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shdnx's review against another edition
It took maybe 3 pages for me to suspect that this book will be not for me, and this has become a conviction by the time I struggled to the third of the book. It is the very worst book I've ever had the misfortune to read. It's like Twilight, but infinitely lamer, and with werewolves (I suspect, as I didn't get to a point where their existence was admitted).
The characters are terribly cliché and shallow, the story non-existent, and it's all about the love-at-first-glance. Ugh. It makes me sick to even mention it.
Unless you're a hardcore Twilight and paranormal-romance fan, trust me, you want to stay far away from this book.
The characters are terribly cliché and shallow, the story non-existent, and it's all about the love-at-first-glance. Ugh. It makes me sick to even mention it.
Unless you're a hardcore Twilight and paranormal-romance fan, trust me, you want to stay far away from this book.
charms1976's review against another edition
3.0
I really enjoyed this story from author Jordan Deen. It has the werewolf factor that is hot and in demand right now, plus it has a love triangle with two gorgeous guys in love with the girl.
While there were parts of the story that dragged and characters that had flaws, I still enjoyed the journey that the author takes you in in the book. I was a little disappointed in the fact that Brandon, Lacey's true soul mate, was only around for a few pages within the first 3/4 of the book. I wanted to cheer for them, but it is hard when you don't get to see the characters interact throughout the entire story.
This leads me to Alex. Alex is there from the beginning. He is loving and attentive towards Lacey. He tries hard to be the boyfriend she thinks she needs. Plus, he is one of the most gorgeous boys in school which makes the popular girls green with envy. I found myself cheering that Alex would be the one she chose mainly because I established a connection with him since he was around more in the story.
Lacey was a little hesitant in the love department with Alex. She was indecisive and couldn't make up her mind about the boys. While I understand that she was torn between two loves, she seemed to flip flop between the two way too much.
The author saved the action for the last 1/4 of the book which made for a climatic ending. In a way, I wish there would have been more action and suspense throughout the entire book, but I can also see how the author wanted to build the characters and relationships first. The action scenes were a little choppy and inconsistent, but I was willing to overlook that fact mainly because of the revelation of who Grant is and the redeeming of certain characters in the book.
A great read to introduce to young readers and adults who are just getting their toes wet in the paranormal genre, and a series that has me eagerly anticipating the next book in the series!
While there were parts of the story that dragged and characters that had flaws, I still enjoyed the journey that the author takes you in in the book. I was a little disappointed in the fact that Brandon, Lacey's true soul mate, was only around for a few pages within the first 3/4 of the book. I wanted to cheer for them, but it is hard when you don't get to see the characters interact throughout the entire story.
This leads me to Alex. Alex is there from the beginning. He is loving and attentive towards Lacey. He tries hard to be the boyfriend she thinks she needs. Plus, he is one of the most gorgeous boys in school which makes the popular girls green with envy. I found myself cheering that Alex would be the one she chose mainly because I established a connection with him since he was around more in the story.
Lacey was a little hesitant in the love department with Alex. She was indecisive and couldn't make up her mind about the boys. While I understand that she was torn between two loves, she seemed to flip flop between the two way too much.
The author saved the action for the last 1/4 of the book which made for a climatic ending. In a way, I wish there would have been more action and suspense throughout the entire book, but I can also see how the author wanted to build the characters and relationships first. The action scenes were a little choppy and inconsistent, but I was willing to overlook that fact mainly because of the revelation of who Grant is and the redeeming of certain characters in the book.
A great read to introduce to young readers and adults who are just getting their toes wet in the paranormal genre, and a series that has me eagerly anticipating the next book in the series!
chloejayne98's review against another edition
2.0
the plot line was very interesting however the story could become very confusing very quickly and many things were not explained fully
mrose21's review against another edition
2.0
I don't get this book. I don't like books that make me feel bad, instead of that feel good feeling.
I feel bad for everybody and I don't really like any of them so I guess this book isn't for me.
Was a shame because its a decent story line just too much drama and not enough happiness...
I feel bad for everybody and I don't really like any of them so I guess this book isn't for me.
Was a shame because its a decent story line just too much drama and not enough happiness...
andye_reads's review against another edition
3.0
Let's see, did I like this book? Yes, very much so. I thought the storyline was very good. The story centers around Lacey and her love life. (which is my kind of story) There are two - not one - but TWO gorgeous guys trying to win Lacey's affection. Not a bad problem to have if you ask me.
When I'm reading a book I like for the main female character to be strong, independent and knows what she wants in life. Lacey has some trouble in her life with her parents fighting all the time. I felt really sorry for her. So to me, Lacey seemed like she was always missing something, she seemed sad. She definitely needed rescuing. Her character seemed somewhat helpless. But then again... I like when a man comes riding in on a white horse sword drawn ready to swoon. Deep sigh.
It starts out with Lacey meeting Alex. As the author describes him as 6 foot 5 inches tall, sandy brown hair, perfectly cut jaw line and eyes so brown and inset that it didn't look like he had any retinas. That would make any girls heart skip a beat. She falls for Alex hard and fast.
Right when she gets comfortable with Alex, Brandon is introduced ---> making for one heck of a love triangle. Goody Goody Gumdrops. With dark brown hair, bangs barely brushing above his eyebrows, perfectly fair skin, almost 6 ft. tall and hazel green eyes... Brandon really gives Alex some great competition. I went back and fourth every time I picked the book up between both leading male characters. So did Lacey.
Sadly, The Crescent fell a little flat in some areas, like the setting. I really like a lot of description when reading. It helps me picture things in my head. A good description helps my dreams to be more accurate too. ( YES, I tend to always dream about the book I am reading at the time. Weird, I know ) Things like the way the house looks or what kind of school is in the story. Also, the supporting characters like Jillian, her best friend-for-life and her parents, could have used a little more substance to round out the story line making it just a bit deeper.
The book had a few misspelled words and with only 187 pages I thought the story could have been somewhat longer, more happening. Much more werewolf moments were needed.
All-n-all, I enjoyed this book very much. Seriously - I was making risotto while reading in the kitchen. Standing there constantly stirring with one hand, holding the book in the other hand, while adding more broth every five seconds. ( I'm really talented that way ) This book really left me wanting more werewolf goodness. The action scene near the end will have you white knuckled and breathing very heavy. I just recently found out there will be a sequel. I will definitely want to read what happens to Lacey and her two beautifully crafted husky macho boyfriends.
~Amy http://ReadingTeen.net/
When I'm reading a book I like for the main female character to be strong, independent and knows what she wants in life. Lacey has some trouble in her life with her parents fighting all the time. I felt really sorry for her. So to me, Lacey seemed like she was always missing something, she seemed sad. She definitely needed rescuing. Her character seemed somewhat helpless. But then again... I like when a man comes riding in on a white horse sword drawn ready to swoon. Deep sigh.
It starts out with Lacey meeting Alex. As the author describes him as 6 foot 5 inches tall, sandy brown hair, perfectly cut jaw line and eyes so brown and inset that it didn't look like he had any retinas. That would make any girls heart skip a beat. She falls for Alex hard and fast.
Right when she gets comfortable with Alex, Brandon is introduced ---> making for one heck of a love triangle. Goody Goody Gumdrops. With dark brown hair, bangs barely brushing above his eyebrows, perfectly fair skin, almost 6 ft. tall and hazel green eyes... Brandon really gives Alex some great competition. I went back and fourth every time I picked the book up between both leading male characters. So did Lacey.
Sadly, The Crescent fell a little flat in some areas, like the setting. I really like a lot of description when reading. It helps me picture things in my head. A good description helps my dreams to be more accurate too. ( YES, I tend to always dream about the book I am reading at the time. Weird, I know ) Things like the way the house looks or what kind of school is in the story. Also, the supporting characters like Jillian, her best friend-for-life and her parents, could have used a little more substance to round out the story line making it just a bit deeper.
The book had a few misspelled words and with only 187 pages I thought the story could have been somewhat longer, more happening. Much more werewolf moments were needed.
All-n-all, I enjoyed this book very much. Seriously - I was making risotto while reading in the kitchen. Standing there constantly stirring with one hand, holding the book in the other hand, while adding more broth every five seconds. ( I'm really talented that way ) This book really left me wanting more werewolf goodness. The action scene near the end will have you white knuckled and breathing very heavy. I just recently found out there will be a sequel. I will definitely want to read what happens to Lacey and her two beautifully crafted husky macho boyfriends.
~Amy http://ReadingTeen.net/
chloejaynne's review against another edition
2.0
the plot line was very interesting however the story could become very confusing very quickly and many things were not explained fully
slithytoves's review
1.0
Ok, I guess the story wasn't that bad, but the sentences were hard to read and the numerous spelling errors ruined the mood in some of the most important scenes. Somehow 'I cannot loose you again' is much less sincere than 'I can't lose you again'. I found that particular error four times in the book. I don't really think this book was edited for spelling errors because I found words like 'sheak' and 'smileed' which is just careless editing. The other thing, which could be considered a stylistic choice, there were no contractions. There's a little 10 year-old girl and even when she was terrified she would say things like 'you cannot leave him!' which made her sound much older and didn't match up with her character.
I might be being a little harsh, it's possible that this book deserves two stars, but it ended on something akin to a cliffhanger. We learn the main conflict and it is sort of resolved, but there is no conclusion. It ends as if there should at least one more chapter if not two.
I don't recommend this book.
I might be being a little harsh, it's possible that this book deserves two stars, but it ended on something akin to a cliffhanger. We learn the main conflict and it is sort of resolved, but there is no conclusion. It ends as if there should at least one more chapter if not two.
I don't recommend this book.
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