lunashadowwolf123's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rory18's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Loved this book, although it's definitely darker than the other books in the series so far - but of course, most everything ends up OK in the end. The only thing I didn't like was how pushy Aaron got at times. There are definite implications about being a child predator, what with the obsession/pressure about Emily and Aaron's relationship. The toxic relationship isn't between Emily and Aaron.
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ArchieGraphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, and Confinement
Moderate: War, Animal cruelty, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Violence, Child abuse, Pedophilia, Physical abuse, and Panic attacks/disorders
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Archie is obsessive about Aaron's relationship with Emily and seems to metaphorically be a groomer. Millie ignores it at first because she doesn't want to believe anything bad about her BF.ashleereads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
nkbooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
saeruh's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
3.0
This was cute and I thought the plot was decently thought out but there was something that just made this really boring to read. Maybe it was the lack of Shona until halfway through the book. Maybe it’s because I find Aaron annoying. The Archie and narwhal storylines was definitely the most interesting to me.
baxgirl's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
lhawk1's review against another edition
4.0
The first 50 or so pages bored me really, but after that it got better. At first, it seemed that this book would follow a lot of the really annoying typical cliches. Luckily though, it didn't.
It's been a while since I'd read the first 4 books, but I discovered I still loved this series! The characters were exciting, fun, and frustratingly (Half?) human. :) Plot-wise? Liz kept me guessing. And that's what I love most. I was constantly re-forming opinions and beliefs, only to have them once-again shattered.
The last 50 or so pages were absolutely amazing. Oh. My. Goodness. I was freaking out! Again, I assert what I have thought before, Liz Kessler is a genius at endings.
I'm 15, and I highly recommend this series.
It's been a while since I'd read the first 4 books, but I discovered I still loved this series! The characters were exciting, fun, and frustratingly (Half?) human. :) Plot-wise? Liz kept me guessing. And that's what I love most. I was constantly re-forming opinions and beliefs, only to have them once-again shattered.
The last 50 or so pages were absolutely amazing. Oh. My. Goodness. I was freaking out! Again, I assert what I have thought before, Liz Kessler is a genius at endings.
I'm 15, and I highly recommend this series.
jmcneill's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
literally_laura's review against another edition
4.0
Yet another great book in the Emily Windsnap series... but I feel like she's reaching a bit for this one. Also... i'm doubting my own memory. Wasn't Aaron related to Neptune? Wasn't that the whole thing about him living on the island and being half-mer and dying young? Or am I going insane?
Other than THAT bothering me the whole time, this was a cute book with an actual "bad guy" instead of a misinformed or misguided good guy (*cough Neptune cough). IDK. I like the book for what it was, but as a continuation of the series it just doesn't seem to fit. I read somewhere that #4 was supposed to be the end, and it kinda feels like it should have been. Oh well. I'm still going to read #6.
Other than THAT bothering me the whole time, this was a cute book with an actual "bad guy" instead of a misinformed or misguided good guy (*cough Neptune cough). IDK. I like the book for what it was, but as a continuation of the series it just doesn't seem to fit. I read somewhere that #4 was supposed to be the end, and it kinda feels like it should have been. Oh well. I'm still going to read #6.
vasiliki_21's review against another edition
5.0
Is such a great book. It done one of my favorite books. And I realized how much stupid was Artsi.