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mozbolt's review against another edition
5.0
I loved the manipulation and brainwashing aspects of world built around legalism and judgement... a strong metaphor for many religious institutes. Leora goes through an eye opening experience, choices, and unveiling of secrets that drastically changes her understanding of identity. I empathize a lot with this book because of the intensely cultist atmosphere in which I was raised, under the guise of catechism and community. It is so hard to embrace the part of yourself that has been labeled as dark by a society based on self-loathing and looks.
endoxx's review against another edition
4.0
It was quite good.But after reading the ending I didn't have an urge to read the next book.
Maybe I will come back to read this series later.
Maybe I will come back to read this series later.
gloriazthompson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
rebelmouse's review against another edition
5.0
Brilliant read, very interesting subject material, well drawn characters. Was hooked from the first chapter and so had to push aside the book I had been reading at the time.
Will definitely be looking out for more by this author.
Will definitely be looking out for more by this author.
hexlee's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
vivvklaarbergen's review against another edition
4.0
It was a bit predictable, and Leora was sometimes quite frustrating but her realisation process was quite realistic and the plot is a 10/10. The writing style isn’t my favourite but it’s simple and really easy to read through.
ihateprozac's review against another edition
3.0
This series would have FLOURISHED a few years back when YA dystopians were in their prime! Ink has all the hallmarks of a classic YA dystopian: a stratified rigid society, a totalitarian government (albeit a subtler version), and a protagonist learning that their entire existence is a lie.
While this book doesn’t add anything new to the genre, it made me nostalgic for the “old days” of YA - whereas some people may just find it uninspired.
The tattoo themes were really fun, and as a tattoo enthusiast, it was cool to see this explored in a teen context. As a teenager you want nothing more than to rebel and drink and get tattoos, so i loved seeing this explored in teen fiction!
In terms of the plot, not a lotttt happened. Neither the world nor the characters really necessitate this being a trilogy, it feels like a story that could’ve been accomplished in 2 books (or one very large book). The protagonist is also pretty bland and - dare I say it - blank. Unsure if it was intentional on the part of the author but there’s just not a whooooole lot of colour to Leora.
This was a decently enjoyable but forgettable audiobook read. It kept me entertained and made me nostalgic for my dystopian phase, but I’m not compelled enough to continue on with the trilogy. 3 stars.
While this book doesn’t add anything new to the genre, it made me nostalgic for the “old days” of YA - whereas some people may just find it uninspired.
The tattoo themes were really fun, and as a tattoo enthusiast, it was cool to see this explored in a teen context. As a teenager you want nothing more than to rebel and drink and get tattoos, so i loved seeing this explored in teen fiction!
In terms of the plot, not a lotttt happened. Neither the world nor the characters really necessitate this being a trilogy, it feels like a story that could’ve been accomplished in 2 books (or one very large book). The protagonist is also pretty bland and - dare I say it - blank. Unsure if it was intentional on the part of the author but there’s just not a whooooole lot of colour to Leora.
This was a decently enjoyable but forgettable audiobook read. It kept me entertained and made me nostalgic for my dystopian phase, but I’m not compelled enough to continue on with the trilogy. 3 stars.
big_dreamer's review against another edition
2.0
L'idea di partenza sarebbe anche originale, ma è sviluppata male, piena di ovvietà e di situazioni scopiazzate di qua e di là: la bella addormentata, il vaso di Pandora. Poi c'è anche il fatto che
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la protagonista riesca a leggere i tatuaggi di tutti, tranne che di un altro personaggio. Non vi ricorda Edward Cullen??mastersal's review against another edition
DNF at Chapter 9 - page 70: July 2020
Despite being one of the prettiest physical books I’ve ever seen, this just didn’t work for me. I found the beginning quite dull and despite the premise of skin books and tattoos, this reads like any dystopian novel.
Maybe it’ll get better but since I have to return this to the library soon, I figure I might as well get to the other books I’ve been meaning to read.
Maybe I'll come back to this sometime later but seems unlikely for now.
Despite being one of the prettiest physical books I’ve ever seen, this just didn’t work for me. I found the beginning quite dull and despite the premise of skin books and tattoos, this reads like any dystopian novel.
Maybe it’ll get better but since I have to return this to the library soon, I figure I might as well get to the other books I’ve been meaning to read.
Maybe I'll come back to this sometime later but seems unlikely for now.