ricottae's review
3.0
A pretty decent novella written from Cole's POV. It took less than an hour to read so it's a fast little diversion. It gives a little more insight into Cole and what drives him but you could probably skip it and be fine if you didn't want to read it.
sweetdee85's review
3.0
Interesting to get inside Cole's head. Still , this series is lackluster for me.
zoet's review
5.0
You never realize how much you
rely on the option of suicide until the option is removed.
These books that are the half marks of the series?
Not one
has ever made me so depressed.
I'm fascinated with the insight of Cole's past, how his name is Coleson Stockflet, and I'm... just I have no words. To give. Right now.
I love Brodi Ashton's writing so much. How she voices these characters so well, as if she's a million different people and she can write a million different stories- each perspective perfect down to every generality and outlook.
Through Cole's POV, Ashton wrote constant music similes, references to Nikki, and guitars. Everything that you think would pass through Cole's head, every thought that looks like a thought only Everneath's Cole would have- she writes and develops and creates it all perfectly.
It's obvious to see how Ashton is able to differentiate how a girl is thinking compared to how a male would think- most authors who switch POVs don't really understand this difference of mindsets, let alone not understanding the difference of mindsets as natural human beings, but this is what I love about Ashton. And this is one of the few reasons why I was able to fall in love with her and this series so quickly.
This series and Under The Never Sky are my favorite series, they're the best series I've read in a very long time, because they're raw and heart breaking, but they're so filled with hope; the anxiety of something coming and the excitement if it's to be good, and the dread if it's to be devastating, but always unknowing, because they're wholeheartedly natural; honest to a person's emotions, but never overwhelming and overbearing.
In the least
I am very. very. excited for Evertrue.
P.S- lets just take a moment to also appreciate how Ashton can create a love triangle that has the astounding ability to tear someone's heart into shreds. Because three characters are so beautifully created, that it's impossible to choose sides. After reading this. I love Cole so much. And after Everbound, I was shocked. I was angry. And I was horrified at what Cole did. But I still have so much love and so much hope for him. (Even reading this and the decisions he made, were surprising and I was grabbing at my hair asking Cole "whyyyyyyyyyy!!!???" even though I knew I was just screaming at my computer screen) And then there's Jack... You can't... No human can deny Jack. Ashton has created the epitome of a love-triangle and what a love-triangle entails. Jack and Cole do not inexplicably just love Nikki who's some dimwitted and introverted girl. These characters. They're real. And I will always and forever love them.
rely on the option of suicide until the option is removed.
These books that are the half marks of the series?
Not one
has ever made me so depressed.
I'm fascinated with the insight of Cole's past, how his name is Coleson Stockflet, and I'm... just I have no words. To give. Right now.
I love Brodi Ashton's writing so much. How she voices these characters so well, as if she's a million different people and she can write a million different stories- each perspective perfect down to every generality and outlook.
Through Cole's POV, Ashton wrote constant music similes, references to Nikki, and guitars. Everything that you think would pass through Cole's head, every thought that looks like a thought only Everneath's Cole would have- she writes and develops and creates it all perfectly.
It's obvious to see how Ashton is able to differentiate how a girl is thinking compared to how a male would think- most authors who switch POVs don't really understand this difference of mindsets, let alone not understanding the difference of mindsets as natural human beings, but this is what I love about Ashton. And this is one of the few reasons why I was able to fall in love with her and this series so quickly.
This series and Under The Never Sky are my favorite series, they're the best series I've read in a very long time, because they're raw and heart breaking, but they're so filled with hope; the anxiety of something coming and the excitement if it's to be good, and the dread if it's to be devastating, but always unknowing, because they're wholeheartedly natural; honest to a person's emotions, but never overwhelming and overbearing.
In the least
I am very. very. excited for Evertrue.
P.S- lets just take a moment to also appreciate how Ashton can create a love triangle that has the astounding ability to tear someone's heart into shreds. Because three characters are so beautifully created, that it's impossible to choose sides. After reading this. I love Cole so much. And after Everbound, I was shocked. I was angry. And I was horrified at what Cole did. But I still have so much love and so much hope for him. (Even reading this and the decisions he made, were surprising and I was grabbing at my hair asking Cole "whyyyyyyyyyy!!!???" even though I knew I was just screaming at my computer screen) And then there's Jack... You can't... No human can deny Jack. Ashton has created the epitome of a love-triangle and what a love-triangle entails. Jack and Cole do not inexplicably just love Nikki who's some dimwitted and introverted girl. These characters. They're real. And I will always and forever love them.
jenbsbooks's review
2.0
It had been a while since I'd read book 1 of this series. I wasn't sure how much I remembered the story. I got back into this ok. It did give us a little more insight into Cole's character ... I didn't really enjoy the read. It was just rather dark and depressing.
samanthachimni's review
5.0
Cole isn't my favorite character. Even though it was in his perspective it was still a great book.
mariesavoie's review
2.0
Would like to read it, but not available in my country?! I live in Canada for god's sakes! Isn't it called the Whispernet? That thing can't whisper all the way to Canada?! humhm!
necessitteem's review
5.0
This book gives you some insight into how Cole thinks and shows you some of his motives. It makes me excited to read the next book.
jljaina's review
3.0
It was interesting to learn of the Delphinian jail system. They are twisted creatures... This story has me disliking Cole even more. He is so self-interested. I at least now know it is more obsession than love that he feels for Nikki. Although it was good to get his perspective. I did like getting to know Max better. I like him more I think. A plus on the writing was how clear the past and present are. Also easy to visualize.
itsme_lori's review
3.0
I thought this novella was okay. It's told from Cole's POV so that was interesting but it was a little strange reading it after reading Everbound. It jumps around quite a bit timeline wise and trying it keep that straight along with what I shouldn't know from Everbound was confusing. But overall I really enjoy the Everneath stories and Nikki, Jack, and Cole. I can't wait to see how their story finishes up.