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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
3.5 stars rounded up to 4. Some of this story was silly and sappy and had me rolling my eyes. But some of it was incredibly intriguing and I didn't want to put it down. I've seen a lot of reviews comparing it to Twilight...I can see that for some of it, but overall this book was significantly better. Mara isn't perfect, but some of her actions can be explained by being a teenager. I enjoyed it enough to want to read the sequel!
*3.75*
This book definitely wasn't perfect, but I had fun reading it.
I was a little weary going into this book, because one of my favorite booktubers despises it, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a fun, mysterious, supernatural romance. This book was exactly what I needed to get out of my slump, finally I was actually excited to continue to read something! I read a lot of meh books, and even though this book can be a little cheesy and predictable at times, I liked it. I can't wait to continue the series.
Also, can we talk about how great Noah is? siiiiigghh I'm just a tad bit obsessed with him (≧◡≦)
This book definitely wasn't perfect, but I had fun reading it.
I was a little weary going into this book, because one of my favorite booktubers despises it, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a fun, mysterious, supernatural romance. This book was exactly what I needed to get out of my slump, finally I was actually excited to continue to read something! I read a lot of meh books, and even though this book can be a little cheesy and predictable at times, I liked it. I can't wait to continue the series.
Also, can we talk about how great Noah is? siiiiigghh I'm just a tad bit obsessed with him (≧◡≦)
Ok so I gave this book 3 stars because I loved the characters but the plot was so confusing I could not keep up. It was more akin to a Wattpad story than an actual book.
Ok, so this book is about mara dyer and how she is part of a terrible accident but is the only one who survives. When she and her family decide to move after the accident they end up in Miami Florida. While there Mara meets Noah and soon they get caught up in an adventure that is sure to change their lives forever.
So I really enjoyed this book but I was so confused, like consistently confused throughout this story. First, I wish there was more reason for Mara and Noah's abilities because right now all we know is that they have these abilities not where they came from or how they got them they just showed up out of nowhere one day. Also, I didn't understand how Johanna had anything to do with this story line how does that connect to Mara and why is she so mad, like I know her brother gets kidnapped but even that doesn't make sense like he just disappeared and doesn't remember it and goes along with maras lies.
Finally, I did like things about this book though like Noah his relationship with Mara is so cute and it makes the little hopeless romantic in me very happy. Also, I enjoyed the ending the pace picked up at the end and I liked it.
Overall I did enjoy this book I will probably read the next book but the plot was a little iffy here and there.
Ok, so this book is about mara dyer and how she is part of a terrible accident but is the only one who survives. When she and her family decide to move after the accident they end up in Miami Florida. While there Mara meets Noah and soon they get caught up in an adventure that is sure to change their lives forever.
So I really enjoyed this book but I was so confused, like consistently confused throughout this story. First, I wish there was more reason for Mara and Noah's abilities because right now all we know is that they have these abilities not where they came from or how they got them they just showed up out of nowhere one day. Also, I didn't understand how Johanna had anything to do with this story line how does that connect to Mara and why is she so mad, like I know her brother gets kidnapped but even that doesn't make sense like he just disappeared and doesn't remember it and goes along with maras lies.
Finally, I did like things about this book though like Noah his relationship with Mara is so cute and it makes the little hopeless romantic in me very happy. Also, I enjoyed the ending the pace picked up at the end and I liked it.
Overall I did enjoy this book I will probably read the next book but the plot was a little iffy here and there.
The first part of this book and the second part of this book read like almost two separate stories to me. The first part is mainly about Mara dealing with her PTSD, which is pretty understandable and quite interesting. It’s well-written, intriguing, and emotional. The second half, when the paranormal part of this book starts to play in, is fast-paced, adventurous and even though it sets a really great creepy mood at times, is much less emotionally compelling. I think I liked the first half of the book more, even though I knew the paranormal was going to creep out at any moment.
I have to say, the characters in the story get two thumbs up for being interesting. At times, I really felt for Mara(mostly at the beginning of the book, though). As the story went on, Mara became a little more unlikable, but the supporting cast of characters are all really great. The thing that really gets me about this book is that I don’t find any of the characters particularly likable or nice, but I’m still interested by the story. It takes good writing to pull that off, so I give total props there.
Normally, I don’t like the bad-boy romance and get frustrated with the main character, but since I don’t particularly like Mara, I buy the romance of Noah and her together. It’s not exactly a healthy relationship, but it’s more believable than many romances I’ve read lately. My feelings on the romance could be summed up as, “It’s OK. A little overbearing at times, but tolerable.”
The main thing that makes this just a 3 star book for me is the plot, and further, the pacing. The plot itself is great. I mean, it’s a really great and intriguing idea. However, the book’s pacing is so sporadic that it really takes away from the plot often. The middle of this book dragged much longer than it should have. Ultimately, I think the Unbecoming of Mara Dryer would have been a much better book if it had been more tightly edited.
Final Impression: At times, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was a really great read, but at others, it lagged quite a bit. Ultimately, I think the story wasn’t sure what it wanted to be, and ended up feeling like two different stories being told, in which I much preferred the first half. 3/5 stars.
Review originally posted on my blog at Book.Blog.Bake.
I have to say, the characters in the story get two thumbs up for being interesting. At times, I really felt for Mara(mostly at the beginning of the book, though). As the story went on, Mara became a little more unlikable, but the supporting cast of characters are all really great. The thing that really gets me about this book is that I don’t find any of the characters particularly likable or nice, but I’m still interested by the story. It takes good writing to pull that off, so I give total props there.
Normally, I don’t like the bad-boy romance and get frustrated with the main character, but since I don’t particularly like Mara, I buy the romance of Noah and her together. It’s not exactly a healthy relationship, but it’s more believable than many romances I’ve read lately. My feelings on the romance could be summed up as, “It’s OK. A little overbearing at times, but tolerable.”
The main thing that makes this just a 3 star book for me is the plot, and further, the pacing. The plot itself is great. I mean, it’s a really great and intriguing idea. However, the book’s pacing is so sporadic that it really takes away from the plot often. The middle of this book dragged much longer than it should have. Ultimately, I think the Unbecoming of Mara Dryer would have been a much better book if it had been more tightly edited.
Final Impression: At times, The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer was a really great read, but at others, it lagged quite a bit. Ultimately, I think the story wasn’t sure what it wanted to be, and ended up feeling like two different stories being told, in which I much preferred the first half. 3/5 stars.
Review originally posted on my blog at Book.Blog.Bake.
Took a few chapters for me to get into it. Once I did, though, I couldn't get out!! So good
I really loved the first 3/4 of this book, but then I felt it got a little.. strange. Many of the scenes between Noah and Mara were pretty wonderful though. I think I bookmarked about a million pages.
I don't think I really understand the opening statement of the book, even after finishing, so hopefully that will be cleared up in the sequel?
I don't think I really understand the opening statement of the book, even after finishing, so hopefully that will be cleared up in the sequel?
Sure this book leaves me with an impression of deja-vu for some parts. However after finishing reading it I want to know what will happen next. I wasn't expecting the end. The different characters are also very interesting and well-developed. I will recommend this book to my friends without hesitation.