rarenredman's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-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
5.0
bibillieophile's review against another edition
4.0
I love the idea of the story actually. I love the plots too and I have nothing againts the writing style. It was okaay for me. But I am not eagerly finishing the series. So, 3.6
rhysdri's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
3.0
thebasiccritic's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible storyline!
This is the first book I’ve read of V.E. Schwab’s. I’ve always heard great things and finally had the chance to pick this one up.
Our story starts off with two friends, Eli and Victor, who are medical school students. They’ve reached their thesis and have to choose a topic. Eli chose EOs (ExtraOrdinaries). Research takes a turn and there sparks our story.
I love the layers of storytelling; going from past to present. It helps set the scene so well. Granted, there were a couple spots where I had to remind myself what “time” we were in.
The side characters were just perfect and they meshed well with Eli and Victor’s stories too.
I couldn’t stop thinking about this book. Definitely worth the read and I can’t wait to pick up “Vengeful.”
This is the first book I’ve read of V.E. Schwab’s. I’ve always heard great things and finally had the chance to pick this one up.
Our story starts off with two friends, Eli and Victor, who are medical school students. They’ve reached their thesis and have to choose a topic. Eli chose EOs (ExtraOrdinaries). Research takes a turn and there sparks our story.
I love the layers of storytelling; going from past to present. It helps set the scene so well. Granted, there were a couple spots where I had to remind myself what “time” we were in.
The side characters were just perfect and they meshed well with Eli and Victor’s stories too.
I couldn’t stop thinking about this book. Definitely worth the read and I can’t wait to pick up “Vengeful.”
nicte_arl's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
kali_readsbooks4's review against another edition
5.0
First five star of 2023! I am in love with V.E. Schwab's writing!
Schwab weaves the story and characters together in a way that is so spellbinding, especially as she moves between the past and the present to paint a picture of Eli and Victor and their relationship. We come to understand the reason why they now hate each other so entirely, but their motivations are what Schwab teases through her thrilling back-and-forth storytelling process. None of this story is predictable and had me on the edge of my seat. Schwab introduces new elements all throughout the story that fit together like a perfect puzzle. I will definitely continue this series.
Schwab weaves the story and characters together in a way that is so spellbinding, especially as she moves between the past and the present to paint a picture of Eli and Victor and their relationship. We come to understand the reason why they now hate each other so entirely, but their motivations are what Schwab teases through her thrilling back-and-forth storytelling process. None of this story is predictable and had me on the edge of my seat. Schwab introduces new elements all throughout the story that fit together like a perfect puzzle. I will definitely continue this series.
avignaa's review against another edition
dark
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0