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kahkins's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed reading this book. It was amusing. At several points I face palmed and told Catalina to stop it. She is slightly silly and calls herself out on it when she notices. Her character and Nevada's character are very different while holding some of the same core values: helping others, etc. She didn't have to grow up as fast so there is more fluffiness to her. Which leads to some eye rolling and laughs.
There are also some blood and gore.
“I still like him.”
“Why?”
I spread my arms, “I don’t know. Half the time I’m with him, he makes me grind my teeth. But I know that if I were in danger, he wouldn’t stop until I was safe. He looks at me like I am beautiful. And he makes me laugh.”
Linus put his hand over his face. “God help us all.” What did I say now? He waved his hand. “Go. Go save Halley and help that young idiot.”
There are also some blood and gore.
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The scene of her hiding in the abandoned mall and the chainsaw fight with against the metamorphosis mage were my favorite fight scenes.Spoiler
Catalina talking with Linus“I still like him.”
“Why?”
I spread my arms, “I don’t know. Half the time I’m with him, he makes me grind my teeth. But I know that if I were in danger, he wouldn’t stop until I was safe. He looks at me like I am beautiful. And he makes me laugh.”
Linus put his hand over his face. “God help us all.” What did I say now? He waved his hand. “Go. Go save Halley and help that young idiot.”
sleepytimebooks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
ktembreull's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
burningupasun's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. I didn't like this as much as the second and third books, but it was still good. I love Catalina's power, but her early relationship with Alessandro is a bit annoying. Mostly, he's annoying, and she's awkward and shy, which I don't blame her for one bit. I also think the explanation for why Catalina is the Head of House now was a bit hand-wavey, but whatever. It kinda made sense. I do love this family, and I want to read more, though.
rani_reeds's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.75
sznnbrgrn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
fritz_sands's review against another edition
4.0
This is the first story of Catalina's arc. OK, the first full book, since _Diamond Fire_ was mostly Catalina and was a great transition from Nevada.
It is now three years since the recognition of House Baylor. Catalina is Head of the house. They are about to lose the three-year protection for a new House. And, of course, all hell breaks loose.
Alessandro will grow to be an interesting character, but he is way too much of a pushy jerk in this book. For the first 2/3 of the book, Catalina was way too often acting as a lovestruck 15 year old. Which was really disconcerting, since she is Head of the house (Nevada having gone off with House Rogan). I got a feeling that the authors were pitching it a bit hard for a YA audience. My review would have been 3 stars, except that Catalina drastically improved near the end of the book.
The chemistry and the romance is not, so far, up to the Nevada/Rogan trilogy. Maybe it will get there.
The action is fast and furious. Perhaps a bit too kinetic. I am not sure how Houston has very much architecture left standing.
Victoria's scene was excellent. The depiction of the fine and careful balancing of the society was quite good.
It is now three years since the recognition of House Baylor. Catalina is Head of the house. They are about to lose the three-year protection for a new House. And, of course, all hell breaks loose.
Alessandro will grow to be an interesting character, but he is way too much of a pushy jerk in this book. For the first 2/3 of the book, Catalina was way too often acting as a lovestruck 15 year old. Which was really disconcerting, since she is Head of the house (Nevada having gone off with House Rogan). I got a feeling that the authors were pitching it a bit hard for a YA audience. My review would have been 3 stars, except that Catalina drastically improved near the end of the book.
The chemistry and the romance is not, so far, up to the Nevada/Rogan trilogy. Maybe it will get there.
The action is fast and furious. Perhaps a bit too kinetic. I am not sure how Houston has very much architecture left standing.
Victoria's scene was excellent. The depiction of the fine and careful balancing of the society was quite good.
jgades's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
suchita_r's review against another edition
3.0
Solid addition to the Hidden Legacy series. Three stars because Alessandro is condescending and annoying as hell. Catalina can do better.
kait_leslie's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75