lakesandquarries's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mackenzie_h's review against another edition
3.0
Could have been a really great story. The idea was brilliant but the details sucked and not in a keep you guessing so its interesting way but a wish I actually knew what was going on so I could enjoy this story way. I wasn't a fan of the character development, everyone felt very distant from the reader. I gave it three stars mostly because of the story lines potential.
samantha_89's review against another edition
1.0
Let me start by saying how much I wanted to love this book! I generally do not buy hardback books by authors I don't know or of books with unique plot lines. This book reminded me why I do that. I only finished it because I spent twenty bucks on it.
The writing was clunky and awkward. A lot of people have been saying that it was all telling and no showing. I think they might be right. Awkwardly long paragraphs of description got in the way of the plot, odd word choices and poor scene endings left me confused most of the time. I was constantly wondering what the hell the book's editor even did to it.
The only character I cared about at all was Tate, and then at the end when she decides to stay at home instead of following Mackie I couldn't believe it. Just seemed too weird, and perhaps only done because it was convenient to the plot. I did think Emma was an interesting character, though I wasn't particularly drawn her story.
I will give this book a few things. First off, it had very interesting idea and set up. I loved that it was from a creatures perspective and I really liked how dark it was. There simply aren't enough dark YA books out there right now. Secondly, I had no idea what was going to happen the next the entire time... I also didn't care what happened next.
Overall, I would say if you want to read this book try and read a chapter or two at the book store first or read it at the library. The set up is interesting, the cover is gorgeous... but the book just didn't do anything for me!
The writing was clunky and awkward. A lot of people have been saying that it was all telling and no showing. I think they might be right. Awkwardly long paragraphs of description got in the way of the plot, odd word choices and poor scene endings left me confused most of the time. I was constantly wondering what the hell the book's editor even did to it.
The only character I cared about at all was Tate, and then at the end when she decides to stay at home instead of following Mackie I couldn't believe it. Just seemed too weird, and perhaps only done because it was convenient to the plot. I did think Emma was an interesting character, though I wasn't particularly drawn her story.
I will give this book a few things. First off, it had very interesting idea and set up. I loved that it was from a creatures perspective and I really liked how dark it was. There simply aren't enough dark YA books out there right now. Secondly, I had no idea what was going to happen the next the entire time... I also didn't care what happened next.
Overall, I would say if you want to read this book try and read a chapter or two at the book store first or read it at the library. The set up is interesting, the cover is gorgeous... but the book just didn't do anything for me!
srgreen's review against another edition
5.0
4.5/5
I wanted a little more to the story, but I enjoyed the book :)
I wanted a little more to the story, but I enjoyed the book :)
mothmans_library's review against another edition
5.0
This story was strange and disturbing, buy it had meaning. I think that made the journey all the worthwhile.
shellaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
3.0
jessyhayward's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
carrieat's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. I have always had an interest in stories involving changelings. I love the strength of Tate's character and yet the vulnerability is still present. I also enjoyed how the story reflects of the fact that being different doesn't mean your unloved and that you don't need to be accepted by everyone to make a have a place.