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jesspeachee's review against another edition
4.0
June 2022: My star rating remains the same. Alex's mortal friend Matt is a dummy and can get bent.
May 2018: I think rereading this I'm giving it a higher score. Really enjoyed the quick read despite the frustrations with documenting my progress. I think I'm in a mood like itching for a fight and that's why this was more satisfying than last time.
I'm starting a reread of the series because I never did read Sentinel when it came out and I also have the first book of the spinoff series. Was gonna just read Sentinel but it's been so long I forgot what happened. I vaguely remember the series being similar to Vampire Academy.
June 2013: I like it, it's a nice introduction to the series. I'm glad I was given the opportunity to read it thanks to my friend. Now I can start on Half-Blood tomorrow.
May 2018: I think rereading this I'm giving it a higher score. Really enjoyed the quick read despite the frustrations with documenting my progress. I think I'm in a mood like itching for a fight and that's why this was more satisfying than last time.
I'm starting a reread of the series because I never did read Sentinel when it came out and I also have the first book of the spinoff series. Was gonna just read Sentinel but it's been so long I forgot what happened. I vaguely remember the series being similar to Vampire Academy.
June 2013: I like it, it's a nice introduction to the series. I'm glad I was given the opportunity to read it thanks to my friend. Now I can start on Half-Blood tomorrow.
mxharriet's review against another edition
4.0
*Received from the Publisher in exchange for an honest review*
*This was in the back of the UK edition of HALF-BLOOD, published by Hodder & Stoughton*
This novella was quick and addictive, but at the same time heartbreaking. I strongly dislike these covers though, I much prefer the UK editions.
This novella follows Alex in the moments before her mother's death, and the events that followed which caused her to land in a warehouse surrounded by daimons, directly before the Covenant found her.
In this novella you really got to witness the more vulnerable and teenage side to Alex. It was heart breaking to witness her realising and trying to comprehend the death of her mother, whilst simultaneously trying to understand what she had to do next. It really let you preview a different side to Alex's personality that had yet to be explored in Half-Blood.
The plot of this novella was fast-paced and riveting, though sad and mournful. It really made you sympathise with Alex as you felt you were constantly their beside but could do nothing to help. There were certainly some dangerous scenes, therefore this novella was quite a surprise to me by how much depth there was to it in those 80 pages.
Therefore this novella is definitely worth the read after having read Half-Blood, as it will certainly break your heart and have you wishing you could help Alex.
*This was in the back of the UK edition of HALF-BLOOD, published by Hodder & Stoughton*
This novella was quick and addictive, but at the same time heartbreaking. I strongly dislike these covers though, I much prefer the UK editions.
This novella follows Alex in the moments before her mother's death, and the events that followed which caused her to land in a warehouse surrounded by daimons, directly before the Covenant found her.
In this novella you really got to witness the more vulnerable and teenage side to Alex. It was heart breaking to witness her realising and trying to comprehend the death of her mother, whilst simultaneously trying to understand what she had to do next. It really let you preview a different side to Alex's personality that had yet to be explored in Half-Blood.
The plot of this novella was fast-paced and riveting, though sad and mournful. It really made you sympathise with Alex as you felt you were constantly their beside but could do nothing to help. There were certainly some dangerous scenes, therefore this novella was quite a surprise to me by how much depth there was to it in those 80 pages.
Therefore this novella is definitely worth the read after having read Half-Blood, as it will certainly break your heart and have you wishing you could help Alex.
bel_saturnreads's review against another edition
4.0
A pesar de ser un libro cortito ya que es la precuela de esta saga la verdad es que me ha gustado bastante la presentacion del mundillo y me lo he leido en nada con ganas de saber más de Alex y todo lo que le va a pasar a partir de ahora
libbyb1437's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
2.5
An old school YA JLA with mythology and super powers.
swimmerreaderforlife's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
gabicreads's review against another edition
4.0
Original review at Gabic Reads
This was a great introduction to the series. I instantly liked Alex and felt a little sorry for her. She's strong mentally and physically, but she doesn't know her own strength. I can't wait to read the full length novels.
This was a great introduction to the series. I instantly liked Alex and felt a little sorry for her. She's strong mentally and physically, but she doesn't know her own strength. I can't wait to read the full length novels.
brekay1987's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0