leaslibraryy's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
mws's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
nevercomemonday's review against another edition
3.0
A solid read. Not a standout but a solid YA fantasy. It has well-realized world which an interesting kind of magic. Only one of the characters really grabbed me, the rest of them are pretty middle of the road.. A few characters and ideas I which had been expanded on, I'll definitely listen to the second book though in general it probably wont be super high on my recommendations list.
bookshop_b's review against another edition
4.0
While this story had a slow start, it freaking exploded at the end. About 300 pages in, the story suddenly went BOOM! Plot twist. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! And to be honest, I'm still a little in shock.
I couldn't keep up with the last 60 or so pages because literally everything I'd learnt about the characters, their lives and the history of Sempera changed completely.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
In saying that I did enjoy the world Sara Holland created. The whole time=money=life thing was pretty cool. My only issue was that Jules was a little whingy but I have a feeling she'll become a TOTAL BADASS in the next one (please let there be a next one!)
I couldn't keep up with the last 60 or so pages because literally everything I'd learnt about the characters, their lives and the history of Sempera changed completely.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
In saying that I did enjoy the world Sara Holland created. The whole time=money=life thing was pretty cool. My only issue was that Jules was a little whingy but I have a feeling she'll become a TOTAL BADASS in the next one (please let there be a next one!)
riiiclark's review against another edition
4.0
Wow. I picked up this book and I didn’t put it down until I had read the whole thing. The idea of time and blood extending life is a great fantasy concept and Sara Holland exceeded my expectations. And while the beginning of the book sets up the world and can get a little muddled or slow, the last hundred pages or so clears up and really hits a fast pace that draws the reader in.
And considering it’s a YA, the over-used romance that’s typical of the genre isn’t present here. Sure it’s used in the plot, the story gets going all on its own. 10/10 would recommend this read.
And considering it’s a YA, the over-used romance that’s typical of the genre isn’t present here. Sure it’s used in the plot, the story gets going all on its own. 10/10 would recommend this read.
ejsanders2's review against another edition
5.0
I had heard good things about this book going into it but Sara Holland is AMAZING! This is a phenomenal book!