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The Isle of the Lost (a Descendants Novel, Book 1): A Descendants Novel by Melissa de la Cruz
sharonsm_28's review against another edition
5.0
This was an amazing read. This is the prequel to the Descendants movie that premiered in 2015. I, of course, have watched the movie before reading the book, so I thought it was interesting to see how their lives were before arriving to Auradon in the film. I thought the different POVs were great and the world building was fantastic. I thought Ben, Carlos, Evie, Jay, and Mal were amazing character. I did feel bad for them as it seems like most of their parents such as Cruella De Vil and Maleficent did not really care about their children just the things that will give them power and make them rulers. I can't wait to read the second book, Return to the Isle of the Lost to see what happens next. Also, I cannot wait to see what Descendants 2 movie has in store. I am a fan of musicals, so I will definitely enjoy that movie. Overall, a fantastic read.
kaeliesreads's review against another edition
5.0
Book is slow but good has a movie. I will not be continuing with this series when E-book physical book or audiobook.
sinamile's review against another edition
DNF 30%
I thought I'd love this as much as I love the movies, but it just didn't get to where I thought it could get, to the place where the movies got, especially the first one.
It's my bad that I assumed that they were all friends from when they were itty-bitty evils, but nah.
So yeah, best DNF it because then it won't get the rating it deserves if I keep reading.
I thought I'd love this as much as I love the movies, but it just didn't get to where I thought it could get, to the place where the movies got, especially the first one.
It's my bad that I assumed that they were all friends from when they were itty-bitty evils, but nah.
So yeah, best DNF it because then it won't get the rating it deserves if I keep reading.
linneamo's review against another edition
0 STARS!
I read about a quarter of the beginning of this book and then skipped to the last two chapters. I couldn't.
I rarely ever giver terrible reviews. I can seem some good things in books I don't like but this book is complete crap!!
The characters are stereotypes. They act way older than their age and they are terrible role models. It's like reading a long Bratz doll commercial or something. There is too much focus on what everyone looks like and what they are wearing. It's just trash!!
And even trying to look past the obvious commercialism of it all and trying to see it as fanfiction...It's terrible fan fiction! In what universe would all the Disney characters live together? Their stories take place in entirely different time periods? This isn't addressed at all. In addition, most villains are were killed at the end of their story...the are brought back to life just to be imprisoned?! And when in all that time did they have time to hook-up and have kids!
I can't! I just can't! I could even forgive all these flaws if there story, plot characters were any good but its not it's brand-ed rubbish and it disgusts me!
I read about a quarter of the beginning of this book and then skipped to the last two chapters. I couldn't.
I rarely ever giver terrible reviews. I can seem some good things in books I don't like but this book is complete crap!!
The characters are stereotypes. They act way older than their age and they are terrible role models. It's like reading a long Bratz doll commercial or something. There is too much focus on what everyone looks like and what they are wearing. It's just trash!!
And even trying to look past the obvious commercialism of it all and trying to see it as fanfiction...It's terrible fan fiction! In what universe would all the Disney characters live together? Their stories take place in entirely different time periods? This isn't addressed at all. In addition, most villains are were killed at the end of their story...the are brought back to life just to be imprisoned?! And when in all that time did they have time to hook-up and have kids!
I can't! I just can't! I could even forgive all these flaws if there story, plot characters were any good but its not it's brand-ed rubbish and it disgusts me!
kelly24lox's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-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
3.0
highladymcleod's review against another edition
2.0
To be honest, I loved the premise of this book but I think it needed to be developed a lot more which is a shame because with characters with a bit more depth, this could be a fantastic book.
natellareadsbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
tense
medium-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
2.5
juhlietta's review against another edition
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75