ps_a22's review
4.0
Every move was the best combination of crime and romance so far. The challanges that both Rachel and Mycroft faced were more monumental than ever and their relationship was truly tested. Mycroft finally dealt with his grief properly which was long time due. Everything was so well set out and I really enjoyed the journey with them. They make a great couple and I hope that they live happily ever after!
bryonycostello's review
5.0
Pre-release:Why isn't it March already??
Initial thoughts: I finished this hours ago and am only just able to gather my thoughts now...so sad saying goodbye to one of your favourite series. Review to come.
A warning: this review will probably make no sense whatsoever because EVERY MOVE. Also, it may contain spoilers relating to the previous two books, Every Breath and Every Word. Read at your own discretion.
Every Move: the much-anticipated final installment of Ellie Marney’s Every trilogy, picks up a month after the conclusion of Every Word.
With a slightly slower start to the previous two novels, Marney doesn’t fail to draw the reader in just as easily. After the traumatic events that occurred in the UK, Rachel and her brother Mike take a trip up to the barren country town of Five Mile. Back home. The one place that Rachel has longed for ever since we met her in Every Breath. Meanwhile, Mycroft and his aunt, Angela, have flown to Bali to investigate a lead in the case of Mycroft’s parents.
The character development in Every Move is done perfectly. Both Mycroft and Rachel have experienced such horrifying events and the ways that they are dealing with the aftermath of those events are very different from one another. Both are believable ways of coping/healing/et cetera, and Marney’s writing makes both of their situations relatable. Looking back to Every Breath, Rachel and Mycroft have gone through a lot and their growth within the series is real. Mycroft and Rachel are fantastically written characters. They are two of the most realistic characters I’ve ever read. Hence, it was very hard to say goodbye. As you can probably imagine.
In Every Move, the reader sees more of the close relationship between Rachel and Mike, and that’s something that I loved about the series: the MC actually has a present and close, sibling. Mike is essentially Rachel’s rock in this book, and the presence of Rachel’s family throughout the trilogy truly cements Marney’s realistic-writing ability.
Every Move brings with it Harris Derwent; Mike’s best friend from back home. Harris was a much more complex character than I was initially expecting, and I enjoyed the addition of his character into the story. Although Harris’ feelings towards Rachel were more than friendly, I was glad to see that Rachel did not return his affection and that Harris only acted in Rachel’s best interests. He didn’t try to win her over from Mycroft, like so many other YA love interests would, and I respect him for that.
Mycroft and Rachel’s relationship is on the rocks at the beginning of the book. After the events of the last few months, and emotions and hormones running wild, it’s completely understandable as to why Rachel isn’t sure where to go from here. However, it’s not long before their irresistible attraction for each other sorts things out. What I like so much about Mycroft and Rachel’s relationship is tat it’s incredibly realistic. They’re teenagers. They don’t have a boatload of relationship experience, and it shows. It’s clear that they’re ready to take their relationship to the next level and, when they become more intimate with each other, Marney hits the nail on the head with her (once again), incredibly realistic explanation.
With Mr. Wild still at large, Every Move is an intense conclusion to one of my favourite series. It’s emotional. I was literally an emotional wreck whilst reading. It’s not only sad and intense, but joyful too.
Marney’s writing transports you to the city, it transports you along the Calder Freeway and it continues to transport you to the dry surrounds of Ouyen and beyond. Wherever Rachel and Mycroft go, I was right there beside them.
If anyone is at all curious about how Australian’s really speak (No. There is actually not many of us how regularly use “g’day.”), the Every trilogy would be a perfect guide as the dialogue is entirely Australian.
Okay, now…let’s talk about the ending: I was expecting to be bawling by the end of Rachel and Mycroft’s journey. But I wasn’t. Don’t get me wrong, there were tears. It’s the end of one of my favourite series, so of course there were tears involved. However, Marney created a happy ending where I wasn’t expecting one. Generally, with this type of story, I think a “messier” ending shows more thought to the style of the overall series/book…not to say that I’m upset that that’s not what we get here. (Secretly, I’m glad that it didn’t leave me a puddle of tears.) The ending to Every Move isn’t fit for a fairy tale, but it’s an ending that I’m satisfied with and is one that leaves me feeling at peace and hopeful for both Rachel’s and Mycroft’s futures.
Overall, Marney’s simple yet addictive writing doesn’t disappoint. Yet another fantastic novel. (Good on you, Ellie! And thank you!) A satisfactory ending to the Every trilogy. (In all honesty, it’s a great conclusion…I just don’t want to believe that there’s no more Mycroft and Rachel to read about. However, I can live with it as I know that Ellie’s currently working on something new. What that may be, I have no idea. I’m looking forward to finding out though.
Initial thoughts: I finished this hours ago and am only just able to gather my thoughts now...so sad saying goodbye to one of your favourite series. Review to come.
A warning: this review will probably make no sense whatsoever because EVERY MOVE. Also, it may contain spoilers relating to the previous two books, Every Breath and Every Word. Read at your own discretion.Every Move: the much-anticipated final installment of Ellie Marney’s Every trilogy, picks up a month after the conclusion of Every Word.
With a slightly slower start to the previous two novels, Marney doesn’t fail to draw the reader in just as easily. After the traumatic events that occurred in the UK, Rachel and her brother Mike take a trip up to the barren country town of Five Mile. Back home. The one place that Rachel has longed for ever since we met her in Every Breath. Meanwhile, Mycroft and his aunt, Angela, have flown to Bali to investigate a lead in the case of Mycroft’s parents.
The character development in Every Move is done perfectly. Both Mycroft and Rachel have experienced such horrifying events and the ways that they are dealing with the aftermath of those events are very different from one another. Both are believable ways of coping/healing/et cetera, and Marney’s writing makes both of their situations relatable. Looking back to Every Breath, Rachel and Mycroft have gone through a lot and their growth within the series is real. Mycroft and Rachel are fantastically written characters. They are two of the most realistic characters I’ve ever read. Hence, it was very hard to say goodbye. As you can probably imagine.
In Every Move, the reader sees more of the close relationship between Rachel and Mike, and that’s something that I loved about the series: the MC actually has a present and close, sibling. Mike is essentially Rachel’s rock in this book, and the presence of Rachel’s family throughout the trilogy truly cements Marney’s realistic-writing ability.
Every Move brings with it Harris Derwent; Mike’s best friend from back home. Harris was a much more complex character than I was initially expecting, and I enjoyed the addition of his character into the story. Although Harris’ feelings towards Rachel were more than friendly, I was glad to see that Rachel did not return his affection and that Harris only acted in Rachel’s best interests. He didn’t try to win her over from Mycroft, like so many other YA love interests would, and I respect him for that.
Mycroft and Rachel’s relationship is on the rocks at the beginning of the book. After the events of the last few months, and emotions and hormones running wild, it’s completely understandable as to why Rachel isn’t sure where to go from here. However, it’s not long before their irresistible attraction for each other sorts things out. What I like so much about Mycroft and Rachel’s relationship is tat it’s incredibly realistic. They’re teenagers. They don’t have a boatload of relationship experience, and it shows. It’s clear that they’re ready to take their relationship to the next level and, when they become more intimate with each other, Marney hits the nail on the head with her (once again), incredibly realistic explanation.
With Mr. Wild still at large, Every Move is an intense conclusion to one of my favourite series. It’s emotional. I was literally an emotional wreck whilst reading. It’s not only sad and intense, but joyful too.
Marney’s writing transports you to the city, it transports you along the Calder Freeway and it continues to transport you to the dry surrounds of Ouyen and beyond. Wherever Rachel and Mycroft go, I was right there beside them.
If anyone is at all curious about how Australian’s really speak (No. There is actually not many of us how regularly use “g’day.”), the Every trilogy would be a perfect guide as the dialogue is entirely Australian.
Okay, now…let’s talk about the ending: I was expecting to be bawling by the end of Rachel and Mycroft’s journey. But I wasn’t. Don’t get me wrong, there were tears. It’s the end of one of my favourite series, so of course there were tears involved. However, Marney created a happy ending where I wasn’t expecting one. Generally, with this type of story, I think a “messier” ending shows more thought to the style of the overall series/book…not to say that I’m upset that that’s not what we get here. (Secretly, I’m glad that it didn’t leave me a puddle of tears.) The ending to Every Move isn’t fit for a fairy tale, but it’s an ending that I’m satisfied with and is one that leaves me feeling at peace and hopeful for both Rachel’s and Mycroft’s futures.
Overall, Marney’s simple yet addictive writing doesn’t disappoint. Yet another fantastic novel. (Good on you, Ellie! And thank you!) A satisfactory ending to the Every trilogy. (In all honesty, it’s a great conclusion…I just don’t want to believe that there’s no more Mycroft and Rachel to read about. However, I can live with it as I know that Ellie’s currently working on something new. What that may be, I have no idea. I’m looking forward to finding out though.
tehani's review
4.0
A thoroughly enjoyable read, as with the previous books, but I think my suspension of disbelief for the circumstances of the story failed me just a little this time. That a few teenagers could be so actively stupid as to ignore advice from the police so many times even after it has nearly got them killed several times was just a bit much. That said, when I was immersed in the story I really didn't care, because I love Rachel and James and the rest of the characters, and I think Marney did a pretty good job of drawing the parallels with Sherlock Holmes without being irritating about it.
Recommend reading the whole series – it's a fairly nail-biting at times but engaging throughout!
Recommend reading the whole series – it's a fairly nail-biting at times but engaging throughout!
rayraytaylorr's review
dark
emotional
funny
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
etherlea's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kateinoz's review
5.0
I am going to miss Rachel and James. Not often I say that about book characters, but these two were awesome!
mayris88's review against another edition
5.0
I didn't want it to finish, I mean , I have loved so many books before but I had never felt so incredibly sad about getting to the end of one.
I didn't want to say goodbye to the characters. Every single one brought something to the story, so yeah it was difficult to finish it.
I think Rachel and James will forever be in my heart, so thank you Ellie.
I didn't want to say goodbye to the characters. Every single one brought something to the story, so yeah it was difficult to finish it.
I think Rachel and James will forever be in my heart, so thank you Ellie.