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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
adventurous
medium-paced
This was unfortunately not for me. I tried to read this book because I got an arc for the sequel and the writing style just is not one I like. To me, it read as very casual, almost fanfic like, and I know there are people out there who love that style, I’m just not one of them. I kept trying to persevere, but eventually had to stop when I was more so dragging my eyes over the page. The set up to her getting the school felt flimsy to me, and some of the dialogue was cringe. All this though, is my personal take and taste and I know there are people out there who would disagree with me. Cause the idea of this school with time traveling and heists and tarot cards is cool. It just wasn’t for me.
5 stars
I thoroughly enjoy Alyson Nöel’s books. I read the Immortals series a long time ago and was transfixed by her ability to vividly carry a reader into another world. She has done it again with Stealing Infinity.
Nat’s father disappeared a long time ago, taking with him her mother’s happiness and Nat’s childhood. Her mom now works to keep them afloat but is not the mom that Nat needs. Nat herself works part time as well, with her best friend Mason. Other than her job, and her friendship with Mason, Nat has pretty much given up. Her grades have plummeted and she is now relegated to eating lunch at one of the ‘lesser’ tables with Mason.
Mason is her best friend, but even Mason can’t convince Nat to pull herself up and try harder. Then Elodie comes along. Elodie is glamorous and daring and magical. Mason thinks she’s trouble, but Elodie gravitates toward despondent Nat and gets Nat all caught up in her world. Mason warns Nat about Elodie over and over, but Nat just can’t see it.
Until the day that Nat is suddenly accused of shoplifting when her locker is found to be stuffed with clothes. Clothes that she had been trying on while Elodie was giving her a makeover to visit a secret club. Expelled from school and in jail, Nat’s options are very limited. Until Brax, a boy she met at the club, offers to bail her out. He explains to her that her mother essentially has given Nat over to a very wealthy billionaire to keep her out of trouble. In exchange, this wealthy billionaire is going to provide everything Nat’s mom could ever need.
This is how Natasha ends up at Grey Wold Academy. A rather different kind of school for different kids. Each one has been hand picked for certain skills to do the bidding of this billionaire. And as Natasha finds out more and more about her new ‘home’, she wonders if maybe jail would have been the better choice.
LOVED this book so much and cannot wait for the next installment. Just as with her previous series, Alyson Nöel wraps up enough of the story to satisfy, but leaves you wanting to know what is going to happen next. Grey Wolf Academy is a unique locale for a private boarding school. Plus what actually is happening at the school is amazing and incredible and such a fantasy with danger and intrigue.
You can’t go wrong reading any of this author’s books, but I found this one to be just what I needed.
I thoroughly enjoy Alyson Nöel’s books. I read the Immortals series a long time ago and was transfixed by her ability to vividly carry a reader into another world. She has done it again with Stealing Infinity.
Nat’s father disappeared a long time ago, taking with him her mother’s happiness and Nat’s childhood. Her mom now works to keep them afloat but is not the mom that Nat needs. Nat herself works part time as well, with her best friend Mason. Other than her job, and her friendship with Mason, Nat has pretty much given up. Her grades have plummeted and she is now relegated to eating lunch at one of the ‘lesser’ tables with Mason.
Mason is her best friend, but even Mason can’t convince Nat to pull herself up and try harder. Then Elodie comes along. Elodie is glamorous and daring and magical. Mason thinks she’s trouble, but Elodie gravitates toward despondent Nat and gets Nat all caught up in her world. Mason warns Nat about Elodie over and over, but Nat just can’t see it.
Until the day that Nat is suddenly accused of shoplifting when her locker is found to be stuffed with clothes. Clothes that she had been trying on while Elodie was giving her a makeover to visit a secret club. Expelled from school and in jail, Nat’s options are very limited. Until Brax, a boy she met at the club, offers to bail her out. He explains to her that her mother essentially has given Nat over to a very wealthy billionaire to keep her out of trouble. In exchange, this wealthy billionaire is going to provide everything Nat’s mom could ever need.
This is how Natasha ends up at Grey Wold Academy. A rather different kind of school for different kids. Each one has been hand picked for certain skills to do the bidding of this billionaire. And as Natasha finds out more and more about her new ‘home’, she wonders if maybe jail would have been the better choice.
LOVED this book so much and cannot wait for the next installment. Just as with her previous series, Alyson Nöel wraps up enough of the story to satisfy, but leaves you wanting to know what is going to happen next. Grey Wolf Academy is a unique locale for a private boarding school. Plus what actually is happening at the school is amazing and incredible and such a fantasy with danger and intrigue.
You can’t go wrong reading any of this author’s books, but I found this one to be just what I needed.
Exciting and romantic with great mind-bending elements. I enjoyed the mashup of historical romance with a sci-fi backdrop—plenty of intrigue and mystery in a unique package. Looking forward to catching up with the next in the series.
This stunning steampunk time travelling adventure featured in my July Book Hooked Box.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
Time travel plus treasure hunting makes for a great story! It's a modern Oliver Twist with a sprinkle of Indiana Jones. The characters are fully developed and very engaging. Nat can be susceptible, yet who wouldn't be when they are thrown into something unknown. I can't say anything more in order not to give the story away. Nat's relationship with Braxton is somewhat generic in any teen novella, for me this turns me away from the story. Arthur's back story can be more elaborate to explain how he's the way he is. I hope this story continues in a form of a series.
Thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to Entangled Publishing, LLC and NetGalley for letting me read this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No