crystal_reading's review against another edition
4.0
I was conflicted with this book. I really enjoyed the pacing. The issue I had was with the revenge aspect. That's just not my thing, but I was sucked in despite my concerns about the characters getting even or getting caught or any number of things that I won't say because I don't like spoiling books for others.
The switching of the voices doesn't always work, but it did here. It was helpful to get different points of view on the situations. I am curious to know where the story goes from here so I will likely continue the series.
I was glad to have this with me on a long car trip. It definitely helped to pass the time nicely.
The switching of the voices doesn't always work, but it did here. It was helpful to get different points of view on the situations. I am curious to know where the story goes from here so I will likely continue the series.
I was glad to have this with me on a long car trip. It definitely helped to pass the time nicely.
chroniclesofmariana's review against another edition
4.0
Definitivamente que a adolescência não é um período fácil e este livro é a prova disso.
Bullying, traições, inveja, drama, falsidade... Todos somos atingidos por isso em algum momento da nossa vida.
Lillia, Mary e Kat sofreram disso. Cada uma à sua maneira foram magoadas e injustiçadas e agora resolvem fazer justiça por elas mesmas, e nada melhor dar ao inimigo a provar do mesmo.
Unidas e com o mesmo objetivo, vamos conhecendo as personagens e o seu passado aos poucos assim como a vingança derradeira que estão a preparar.
Meu Deus!! Jenny Han e Siobhan Vivian surpreenderam-me imenso com este livro! Adorei a vontade, a confiança e a amizade deste trio maravilhoso. (eu é que não me metia com elas)
Este livro está cheio de drama e intrigas e juro que cheguei a ter momentos em que só me apetecia gritar a dizer: “Acabem já com ela!”.
Penso que este YA está muito bem pensado, temos os capítulos intercalado a pelas três jovens e as escritoras abordam vários temas relacionados com a adolescência: álcool, drogas, bullying...
Gostei imenso da escrita e recomendo para quem procura: drama, intrigas e uma história de amizade.
Bullying, traições, inveja, drama, falsidade... Todos somos atingidos por isso em algum momento da nossa vida.
Lillia, Mary e Kat sofreram disso. Cada uma à sua maneira foram magoadas e injustiçadas e agora resolvem fazer justiça por elas mesmas, e nada melhor dar ao inimigo a provar do mesmo.
Unidas e com o mesmo objetivo, vamos conhecendo as personagens e o seu passado aos poucos assim como a vingança derradeira que estão a preparar.
Meu Deus!! Jenny Han e Siobhan Vivian surpreenderam-me imenso com este livro! Adorei a vontade, a confiança e a amizade deste trio maravilhoso. (eu é que não me metia com elas)
Este livro está cheio de drama e intrigas e juro que cheguei a ter momentos em que só me apetecia gritar a dizer: “Acabem já com ela!”.
Penso que este YA está muito bem pensado, temos os capítulos intercalado a pelas três jovens e as escritoras abordam vários temas relacionados com a adolescência: álcool, drogas, bullying...
Gostei imenso da escrita e recomendo para quem procura: drama, intrigas e uma história de amizade.
jessicatamm92's review against another edition
4.0
I'm not really sure how to explain my feelings about this book.
There were a lot of aspects that I liked, but some that I didn't really like at all.
I really like Jenny Han's writing style and that really came through..but.. I don't know. I liked this book (obviously I gave it a 4 star rating, but I'm already doubting myself thinking it may be closer to 3.5 stars?
I enjoyed that these girls are trying to get their revenge because these characters definitely had it coming to them. I didn't exactly end this book feeling as good about it as I did during the first half though, ya know? Something felt like it was missing. I didn't really like the random paranormal thing that happened. It just seemed very out of place. I don't know. I hate that it ended on a cliff hanger, but I know there's going to be at least two other books after this one so I'm not really worried about that.
This book was very interesting because it read like a fairly light contemporary, but it touched on some pretty deep issues. Suicide, bullying, drug use, date rape, etc.
I would like to continue on with the series and see how it goes, but this definitely isn't a new favorite nor is it as good as the last book I read by Jenny Han, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Now THAT was an amazing book!
There were a lot of aspects that I liked, but some that I didn't really like at all.
I really like Jenny Han's writing style and that really came through..but.. I don't know. I liked this book (obviously I gave it a 4 star rating, but I'm already doubting myself thinking it may be closer to 3.5 stars?
I enjoyed that these girls are trying to get their revenge because these characters definitely had it coming to them. I didn't exactly end this book feeling as good about it as I did during the first half though, ya know? Something felt like it was missing. I didn't really like the random paranormal thing that happened. It just seemed very out of place. I don't know. I hate that it ended on a cliff hanger, but I know there's going to be at least two other books after this one so I'm not really worried about that.
This book was very interesting because it read like a fairly light contemporary, but it touched on some pretty deep issues. Suicide, bullying, drug use, date rape, etc.
I would like to continue on with the series and see how it goes, but this definitely isn't a new favorite nor is it as good as the last book I read by Jenny Han, To All the Boys I've Loved Before. Now THAT was an amazing book!
nannasa16's review against another edition
2.0
AWWWWWWWWWWWW.
The Summer Trilogy were my first book experience with english books and i loved them so now you are saying me that Jenny Han is back?. WOOOOH.
#sofuckinexcited.
The Summer Trilogy were my first book experience with english books and i loved them so now you are saying me that Jenny Han is back?. WOOOOH.
#sofuckinexcited.
alexanedesbiens's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
caitminch's review against another edition
3.0
serious question, what are they injecting jenny han's books with? every single time i've read one of her books i spend the entire time mentally making fun of it all and then the second it finishes i immediately have to put my life on hold and read the rest of the series. what's your secret jenny. what are you putting in those books of yours
esppperanza's review against another edition
5.0
I'm proud of myself. This is the first book I have finished in a long time.
hyebitshines's review against another edition
3.0
*SPOILER GALORE*
I started this book off reluctantly. Usually, I am most definitely a scaredy cat, skimming through parts of books that get too dramatic or intense for my comfort. Thus, a storyline centered around revenge? Definitely out of my comfort zone... But Jenny Han? How could I say no.
Jar Island is basically a contained paradise that turns to hell. "Paradise" may be a little too over the top, but the island is full of beautiful, rich kids and the drama they create in all their glory.
I read most of the book cringing, but in a good way. The girls' motives for revenge were either centered on misunderstanding or a one-sided story.... And the book really showed that no revenge is easy, because even the worst people have these lovable, human aspects to them you can't erase in spite of all their flaws.
I loved the ending though. It was horrible, and I was speed reading faster than ever, but it ended in a frenzy of chaos that fits the nasty twist that revenge inevitably brings around.
I started this book off reluctantly. Usually, I am most definitely a scaredy cat, skimming through parts of books that get too dramatic or intense for my comfort. Thus, a storyline centered around revenge? Definitely out of my comfort zone... But Jenny Han? How could I say no.
Jar Island is basically a contained paradise that turns to hell. "Paradise" may be a little too over the top, but the island is full of beautiful, rich kids and the drama they create in all their glory.
I read most of the book cringing, but in a good way. The girls' motives for revenge were either centered on misunderstanding or a one-sided story.... And the book really showed that no revenge is easy, because even the worst people have these lovable, human aspects to them you can't erase in spite of all their flaws.
I loved the ending though. It was horrible, and I was speed reading faster than ever, but it ended in a frenzy of chaos that fits the nasty twist that revenge inevitably brings around.