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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
Is it too obvious to say that a Cassie Clare book felt like Harry Potter fanfiction? Because this like... really, really did. It was always just on the verge of losing my interest when something new would happen that would barely grab me again.
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3,5⭐️
An sich eine nette Geschichte, die auf jeden Fall unerwartete Wendungen enthält und eine interessante Welt beschreibt. Trotzdem konnten die Charaktere mich nicht wirklich überzeugen, was vielleicht auch an ihrem jungen Alter liegen kann. Außerdem ist mir manchmal aufgefallen, dass ich ungern weiter gehört habe und die Handlung mich nicht immer packen konnte. Das Ende war meiner Meinung nach aber gelungen, weshalb ich neugierig auf Band 2 bin.
An sich eine nette Geschichte, die auf jeden Fall unerwartete Wendungen enthält und eine interessante Welt beschreibt. Trotzdem konnten die Charaktere mich nicht wirklich überzeugen, was vielleicht auch an ihrem jungen Alter liegen kann. Außerdem ist mir manchmal aufgefallen, dass ich ungern weiter gehört habe und die Handlung mich nicht immer packen konnte. Das Ende war meiner Meinung nach aber gelungen, weshalb ich neugierig auf Band 2 bin.
I received an ARC of this at BEA.
This is a really fun book! I can already hear the haters... a group of three young kids, a girl and 2 boys, have to defeat evil. Hmmmm- where have we heard that before?
Well, haters, let me tell you that you are WRONG. While this book does harken back to some typical fantasy elements, there is something beating beneath the heart of this story that makes it very different.
There are quite a few twists and turns that one wouldn't expect, as well as some adorable fluffy companions. The ending was not what I expected, and I am really interested to see how this plays out. The main character is not exactly the "hero" and I am really excited to see his inner struggles.
Definitely a good read!
This is a really fun book! I can already hear the haters... a group of three young kids, a girl and 2 boys, have to defeat evil. Hmmmm- where have we heard that before?
Well, haters, let me tell you that you are WRONG. While this book does harken back to some typical fantasy elements, there is something beating beneath the heart of this story that makes it very different.
There are quite a few twists and turns that one wouldn't expect, as well as some adorable fluffy companions. The ending was not what I expected, and I am really interested to see how this plays out. The main character is not exactly the "hero" and I am really excited to see his inner struggles.
Definitely a good read!
I know this is a bold statement but this is a second Harry Potter series.
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
It took me a while to get into the story. I just found it boring, but I'm glad I stayed with it because I enjoyed the second half so much more. I definitely will keep reading the series.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Objectively speaking, it probably isn't actually a 5 star book. But when I first read it it stuck with me, and it's still pretty much how I remembered it, so here you go.
I really like the characters, especially Call - he is really sarcastic and his humor is right up my alley. The relationship between Call and his dad is interesting and his friendship with Tamara and Aaron is cute. Really glad they didn't just forget about his bad leg for the plots sake. I also really like the magic, how you have to work with the elements and the dangers of going too far. The ending is so good, like the plot twist alone added an entire star to the rating. The book also feels very atmospheric (large parts of it plays underground and it has a vibe)
I really like the characters, especially Call - he is really sarcastic and his humor is right up my alley. The relationship between Call and his dad is interesting and his friendship with Tamara and Aaron is cute. Really glad they didn't just forget about his bad leg for the plots sake. I also really like the magic, how you have to work with the elements and the dangers of going too far. The ending is so good, like the plot twist alone added an entire star to the rating. The book also feels very atmospheric (large parts of it plays underground and it has a vibe)