sunnydee's review
5.0
4,6 von 5 Sternen
*Kurzmeinung*
Diese kurze Zusatzstory macht nur für die Leser von „Finding Sky“ Sinn. Hier wird kurz ein wenig aus Zeds Kindheit erzählt und dann über seine Empfindungen und Erlebnisse als Sky in die Schule kommt und er sie zum ersten Mal sieht bis hin zu dem Punkt an dem er erkennt, dass sie sein Seelenspiegel ist.
Es ist eine nette Zusatzinformation, die die ersten Begegnungen von Zed und Sky noch einmal in einem ganz anderen Licht zeigt. Außerdem fand ich es sehr schön auch mal den 'kleinen' Zed kennenzulernen.
Also wer den Charakter mochte, sollte sich diese kostenlose Zusatzstory wirklich zulegen. Wer ihn nicht mochte, kann es sich getrost sparen. Ich fand diese Zusatzinfos auf jeden Fall klasse!
*Kurzmeinung*
Diese kurze Zusatzstory macht nur für die Leser von „Finding Sky“ Sinn. Hier wird kurz ein wenig aus Zeds Kindheit erzählt und dann über seine Empfindungen und Erlebnisse als Sky in die Schule kommt und er sie zum ersten Mal sieht bis hin zu dem Punkt an dem er erkennt, dass sie sein Seelenspiegel ist.
Es ist eine nette Zusatzinformation, die die ersten Begegnungen von Zed und Sky noch einmal in einem ganz anderen Licht zeigt. Außerdem fand ich es sehr schön auch mal den 'kleinen' Zed kennenzulernen.
Also wer den Charakter mochte, sollte sich diese kostenlose Zusatzstory wirklich zulegen. Wer ihn nicht mochte, kann es sich getrost sparen. Ich fand diese Zusatzinfos auf jeden Fall klasse!
yvesreads's review
emotional
funny
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
gingerlaura's review against another edition
4.0
Een short-story die inzicht geeft in Zed's leven, en die precies lang genoeg was zonder dat het 'Finding Sky' helemaal zou gaan herhalen.
arathenerd's review
3.0
Hermoso. Ame el punto de vista de Zed. Me hubiera gustado tener un poco más c':
zoeebooks_'s review
3.0
*Primera relectura*
No recordaba lo cortico que era, y que se lee de la nada, además conocemos un poquito más de Zed y todo lo que oculta, me ha gustado aunque tengo que admitir que no es súper muy importante y tampoco aporta mucho, pero aún así disfruté leerlo porque el menos de los Benedict se ha convertido en mi favorito.
La autora sigue teniendo una forma de escribir sencilla, en este caso si no es tan descriptiva y tal vez todo lo toca muy por encimita pero no pierdes mucho tiempo leyéndola y no esta de más leerlo.
*Primera lectura*
Es un relato súper cortico y que pensado bien no aporta mucho a la historia, tal vez uno que otro detalle pero no crea que sea imprescendible, facilmente puedes saltartelo. Pero a pesar de eso me gustó ver esta faceta de Zed, ya que al haberme leído los otro tres libros tengo que decir que sigue siendo mi Benedict favorito.
Tiene una narración sencilla y fluida, a pesar de ser tan corto yo pude conectar con Zed, ver la presión que sentía por ser el último hijo y todo eso, lo volvió arrogante, travieso y estar en malas juntas, así que pude comprenderlo y hasta encariñarme con este personaje, escribiendo esto me dan ganas de releer Sky
No recordaba lo cortico que era, y que se lee de la nada, además conocemos un poquito más de Zed y todo lo que oculta, me ha gustado aunque tengo que admitir que no es súper muy importante y tampoco aporta mucho, pero aún así disfruté leerlo porque el menos de los Benedict se ha convertido en mi favorito.
La autora sigue teniendo una forma de escribir sencilla, en este caso si no es tan descriptiva y tal vez todo lo toca muy por encimita pero no pierdes mucho tiempo leyéndola y no esta de más leerlo.
*Primera lectura*
Es un relato súper cortico y que pensado bien no aporta mucho a la historia, tal vez uno que otro detalle pero no crea que sea imprescendible, facilmente puedes saltartelo. Pero a pesar de eso me gustó ver esta faceta de Zed, ya que al haberme leído los otro tres libros tengo que decir que sigue siendo mi Benedict favorito.
Tiene una narración sencilla y fluida, a pesar de ser tan corto yo pude conectar con Zed, ver la presión que sentía por ser el último hijo y todo eso, lo volvió arrogante, travieso y estar en malas juntas, así que pude comprenderlo y hasta encariñarme con este personaje, escribiendo esto me dan ganas de releer Sky
dragonssong's review
3.0
Taka historyjka na boku, fajnie że było więcej o braciach, którzy są najbardziej interesującymi bohaterami. Ciekawsza jest historia ile razy próbowałam ją zdobyć
menrk's review
5.0
I liked Zed in Finding Sky, but now I can say I adore him after reading his POV. Good to know in detail the attraction wasn't one-sided, plus it was funny to hear Sky's weird thoughts muddling with Zed's brain.
babro30's review
5.0
Originally posted on my blog, My Bookish Thoughts.
Challenging Zed is a short story from the Benedict series. It's written in the perspective of Zed Benedict, the youngest Benedict brother, and soulfinder of Sky Bright. It contains scenes from before he met Sky, a flashback to when he was nine, when he met Sky, and when he found out they were soulfinders. If you haven't read any of the books in Joss Stirling's series, I highly recommend you do - it's quite high on my list of favourites.
Challenging Zed starts off by showing us a glimpse into Zed's life before he met Sky. For those of us readers who've read Finding Sky, you can imagine what he was like back then. However for those of you who haven't, allow me to explain the fact that he was quite a 'bad boy'. His supernatural powers have given him the ability to not only solve crime, but the ability to see the darker side of people straight away - and he hasn't been coping well.
During the story, Stirling gives us an insight into Zed's life when he was nine. So that means that his oldest brothers were probably in their late-teens or early-twenties... it was very entertaining. The reader gets to see their more playful and caring sides, making girls - like me - swoon. I'm so grateful that this flashback was included, and I learned somethings that I never knew about the Benedict household (they used to have a family pet! You'll have to read it to find out what animal it was. Hehe.)
This short story answered a lot of questions that I had about when Zed and Sky first met, like Did he find her as attractive as she found him? Reading Challenging Zed helped me figure out Zed's character more, and I admit that Zed's never been a favourite for me. Although after reading this, I think I'll reconsider.
Challenging Zed will be available as a free download on Valentines Day 2013. I loved reading it and seeing for myself all the different versions of Zed and I think you will, too.
You can also read my review for Joss Stirling's Seeking Crystal.
A huge thank you to Joss Stirling for making me one of the winners to the 'Zed's Story Competition' and giving me and two others a manuscript - thank you!
5/5 stars - You MUST read this series!
Quote:
"The girl was still at the piano, stroking the keys. The thought edged in that he wanted to go lie down on it and let her run her fingers over him."
Challenging Zed is a short story from the Benedict series. It's written in the perspective of Zed Benedict, the youngest Benedict brother, and soulfinder of Sky Bright. It contains scenes from before he met Sky, a flashback to when he was nine, when he met Sky, and when he found out they were soulfinders. If you haven't read any of the books in Joss Stirling's series, I highly recommend you do - it's quite high on my list of favourites.
Challenging Zed starts off by showing us a glimpse into Zed's life before he met Sky. For those of us readers who've read Finding Sky, you can imagine what he was like back then. However for those of you who haven't, allow me to explain the fact that he was quite a 'bad boy'. His supernatural powers have given him the ability to not only solve crime, but the ability to see the darker side of people straight away - and he hasn't been coping well.
During the story, Stirling gives us an insight into Zed's life when he was nine. So that means that his oldest brothers were probably in their late-teens or early-twenties... it was very entertaining. The reader gets to see their more playful and caring sides, making girls - like me - swoon. I'm so grateful that this flashback was included, and I learned somethings that I never knew about the Benedict household (they used to have a family pet! You'll have to read it to find out what animal it was. Hehe.)
This short story answered a lot of questions that I had about when Zed and Sky first met, like Did he find her as attractive as she found him? Reading Challenging Zed helped me figure out Zed's character more, and I admit that Zed's never been a favourite for me. Although after reading this, I think I'll reconsider.
Challenging Zed will be available as a free download on Valentines Day 2013. I loved reading it and seeing for myself all the different versions of Zed and I think you will, too.
You can also read my review for Joss Stirling's Seeking Crystal.
A huge thank you to Joss Stirling for making me one of the winners to the 'Zed's Story Competition' and giving me and two others a manuscript - thank you!
5/5 stars - You MUST read this series!
Quote:
"The girl was still at the piano, stroking the keys. The thought edged in that he wanted to go lie down on it and let her run her fingers over him."