marinacapone's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
elle12's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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? No
3.5
brits_bomb_books's review against another edition
3.0
These books are a bit of a conundrum for me. As I read them, I'm drawn in by the story and excited to keep reading, but after I finish all I can think about are the parts that bother me. Kind of like watching reality television.
The Black Key picks up with Violet deciding to disguise herself and return to the house of the Duchess of the Lake in an attempt to rescue her sister. Meanwhile, the society of the White Rose continues building the rebellion and plotting the attack on the Jewel. Ash disappears to try and win over the rest of the companions to their cause, giving the rebellion access to trained fighters who are familiar with the royalty and the layout of the city.
Overall, this series is one that is hard to put down once you pick it up, and if you go in looking for just something to entertain, you won't be disappointed. For me, there were just a few too many plot points thrown in for shock value and to create unnecessary conflict (it's the last book - the conflict should already be established...). Suspending belief and patience with frustrating characters helps a lot while reading these, but like I said - there's just something about this series that draws you in!
Read this if you:
- liked The Selection series
- would most likely blow your cover while spying
- enjoy filling in the gaps
The Black Key picks up with Violet deciding to disguise herself and return to the house of the Duchess of the Lake in an attempt to rescue her sister. Meanwhile, the society of the White Rose continues building the rebellion and plotting the attack on the Jewel. Ash disappears to try and win over the rest of the companions to their cause, giving the rebellion access to trained fighters who are familiar with the royalty and the layout of the city.
Overall, this series is one that is hard to put down once you pick it up, and if you go in looking for just something to entertain, you won't be disappointed. For me, there were just a few too many plot points thrown in for shock value and to create unnecessary conflict (it's the last book - the conflict should already be established...). Suspending belief and patience with frustrating characters helps a lot while reading these, but like I said - there's just something about this series that draws you in!
Read this if you:
- liked The Selection series
- would most likely blow your cover while spying
- enjoy filling in the gaps
owl83's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
bookowl's review against another edition
2.0
Some surprising violence. Overall, the series was a fun read.
jrv45's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
chesniemiller's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this series, literally couldn’t put the book down! So good but sad that it ended.
saffie95's review against another edition
4.0
I can't believe I finished it already! It was epic.
It started off as The Selection meeting Hunger Games, but in the end it was way more like Shatter Me, and that was amazing
It started off as The Selection meeting Hunger Games, but in the end it was way more like Shatter Me, and that was amazing
littleelfman's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this this whole series. Great fun! Girls kickin' butt... "Paladin!!!"