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emilywemily6's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
This is a prequel, but I accidentally read this after reading Half-Blood. Maybe this book would have felt more interesting/important if I had read it in the right order, but it feels like fluff. It's not necessary to understand the characters or backstory. This is an optional read that just shows in more detail what happened to Alex before the sentinels picked her up at the start of Half-Blood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Blood, and Death of parent
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Cursing
lisashelves's review against another edition
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
ameydireads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
“I'd never given up on anything in my entire life. I couldn't start now, not when my life seriously depended on me not losing it.”
I'm reading this after ‘Pure’, so I am already familiar enough with this fictional world and the characters. As a prequel to Half-blood, this book doesn't add too much to the story. It's a quick read and honestly could have been added to the first book.
Alex and her mother are on the run, Alex is doing her best to blend in with the mortals but also doesn't accept bullshit. Try to lay hands on her and she'll kick your ass. Unfortunately, as we already know, the daimons find them and she has to run. We see Alex at her lowest and trying to survive, all the while being as strong as possible.
There is a flashback to when she was subjected to an examination at the age of seven. She's never felt comfortable with people touching her without consent, however innocent it may be. Her inner dialogue was fascinating and empowering! If only every child had the freedom to speak their thoughts.
“If I didn't touch someone then I believed they shouldn't touch me.”
And ohh!!! The worst pick-up line I've ever heard, lol:
“Damn girl. Is your daddy a thief? Well, then who stole those diamonds and put them in your eyes?”
And Alex’s reply:
“Was your mom a gardener? Because a face like yours belongs planted on the ground.”
Badass! :)
I'm reading this after ‘Pure’, so I am already familiar enough with this fictional world and the characters. As a prequel to Half-blood, this book doesn't add too much to the story. It's a quick read and honestly could have been added to the first book.
Alex and her mother are on the run, Alex is doing her best to blend in with the mortals but also doesn't accept bullshit. Try to lay hands on her and she'll kick your ass. Unfortunately, as we already know, the daimons find them and she has to run. We see Alex at her lowest and trying to survive, all the while being as strong as possible.
There is a flashback to when she was subjected to an examination at the age of seven. She's never felt comfortable with people touching her without consent, however innocent it may be. Her inner dialogue was fascinating and empowering! If only every child had the freedom to speak their thoughts.
“If I didn't touch someone then I believed they shouldn't touch me.”
And ohh!!! The worst pick-up line I've ever heard, lol:
“Damn girl. Is your daddy a thief? Well, then who stole those diamonds and put them in your eyes?”
And Alex’s reply:
“Was your mom a gardener? Because a face like yours belongs planted on the ground.”
Badass! :)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, and Sexual harassment
irridessa's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Violence, Blood, Grief, Stalking, Death of parent, and Abandonment