A review by brittneedscoffee
The Girl by Lola St. Vil
1.0
"The Girl" by Lola St. Vil, the first book in the Guardians series, unfortunately falls short of expectations, warranting a 1-star rating. While the concept of a teenage girl discovering her special powers and being thrust into a world of supernatural beings and prophecies holds promise, the execution leaves much to be desired.
One of the notable shortcomings of the book lies in its execution. The plot feels disjointed and fails to offer a cohesive and engaging storyline. The world-building lacks depth, leaving readers with unanswered questions and a sense of detachment. Additionally, the character development is lacking, with inconsistent actions and motivations that make it challenging to connect with the protagonists.
Furthermore, the writing style is underwhelming, featuring awkward dialogue and weak descriptive prose. The pacing is uneven, resulting in a narrative that feels rushed and dragged out at different intervals. Regrettably, the book fails to evoke a sense of tension or excitement, making it difficult for readers to stay fully engaged.
Overall, "The Girl" by Lola St. Vil is a book that didn't live up to its potential. While there may be aspects that some readers could find enjoyable, such as the concept, the weak execution hinders the overall reading experience. With underdeveloped world-building, inconsistent characterizations, and subpar writing, it's difficult to recommend this book when there are other young adult fantasy novels that handle similar concepts with more finesse and depth.
One of the notable shortcomings of the book lies in its execution. The plot feels disjointed and fails to offer a cohesive and engaging storyline. The world-building lacks depth, leaving readers with unanswered questions and a sense of detachment. Additionally, the character development is lacking, with inconsistent actions and motivations that make it challenging to connect with the protagonists.
Furthermore, the writing style is underwhelming, featuring awkward dialogue and weak descriptive prose. The pacing is uneven, resulting in a narrative that feels rushed and dragged out at different intervals. Regrettably, the book fails to evoke a sense of tension or excitement, making it difficult for readers to stay fully engaged.
Overall, "The Girl" by Lola St. Vil is a book that didn't live up to its potential. While there may be aspects that some readers could find enjoyable, such as the concept, the weak execution hinders the overall reading experience. With underdeveloped world-building, inconsistent characterizations, and subpar writing, it's difficult to recommend this book when there are other young adult fantasy novels that handle similar concepts with more finesse and depth.