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luckycharmedlovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Dear Ms. Hodkins, please write number two asap. I'm dying of a book hangover here. Yours truly, Me.
oliviabrisebois's review against another edition
5.0
Another great book from Michelle Hodkin, While I loved the books more from Mara's perspective I will still consume these with great force.
zivi's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
emilie_isawesome's review against another edition
This book made me feel uncomfy. I dont like noahs pov and this is NOT a young adult book 😭
vanessa_issa's review against another edition
3.0
Gostei, mas não amei tanto quanto eu esperava. Na minha opinião, a autora não precisaria escrever essa nova série, pois a história já tinha tido um desfecho bacana nos livros da Mara. Confesso que depois de ler tantas resenhas negativas aqui no goodreads eu fiquei até com um pouco de medo que tudo tivesse sido arruinado. O suspense no final desse até me deixou curiosa para o próximo, mas não superou a minha empolgação de antes.
artbysmashley's review against another edition
4.0
Reread this one before starting Reckoning. I am such a fan of the dialogue and distinct voices in this series and getting Noah’s POV was such a joy. I’m loving all the angst and mystery. Looking forward to seeing what Hodkin has in store next!
marla_arguelles's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? N/A
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
This book could've been an email. Nothing happened. It wasn't as bad as The Retribution of Mara Dyer, but it's a close second.
juliayoung's review against another edition
4.0
... I don't remember disliking Mara this much.
This book is the reason why I read. It's the feeling you get when for the first half of the book, you're on the cusp of putting it down, but you read further and further, and suddenly it's a movie, and you can practically imagine the score that would accompany it. This was that type of book. At the end of it, I was reading the epilogue, and I swear I could hear the sound of violins reaching a crescendo, and then drifting off.
TLDR: The ending is amazing, the rest of the book- not so much. I would however, reread the entire book again just for the ending.
This book is the reason why I read. It's the feeling you get when for the first half of the book, you're on the cusp of putting it down, but you read further and further, and suddenly it's a movie, and you can practically imagine the score that would accompany it. This was that type of book. At the end of it, I was reading the epilogue, and I swear I could hear the sound of violins reaching a crescendo, and then drifting off.
TLDR: The ending is amazing, the rest of the book- not so much. I would however, reread the entire book again just for the ending.
ashleyziegler's review against another edition
4.0
Man, this series is really good!!! I loved this book. It was hanging at three stars for me up until the end and then I couldn't get enough... couldn't read fast enough. So. Many. Bombs. Dropped!!!!! I'm not even sure what it is about this story that has me so captivated but I cannot put these books down.
kirstenann5's review against another edition
4.0
So first, the Mara Dyer series has become one of my favorite series ever, and I feel terrible for not reviewing all of them. So for now, I'm reviewing this one.
I was incredibly excited to read from Noah's perspective, and that part did not disappoint. He's quite the character in the Mara Dyer series, so getting into his head is fun. Noah knows what he wants and uses his charm and snark to get it. His views on people around him, and his cynicism are really interesting to read, and of course, his undying love for Mara. Speaking of Mara, I felt like we barely saw her. Mara is a great character in her series, but seeing her from Noah's perspective made her feel extremely flat. It almost made her seem like a totally different character. I did appreciate that Noah's love for her was realistic. It wasn't just pure infatuation but came with doubts and fears and arguments.
Going back to Noah, reading about his depression was refreshing. As someone who suffers from these thoughts, it felt very realistic and relatable. There is a scene where he is looking at his friends and wondering what makes them feel happy and whole, and wondering what he is missing. That particular scene really got me.
As usual, the supporting characters are fantastic. Lots of books have meh supporting characters, but I love how fleshed-out Jamie and Daniel are. They are both excellent characters who interact with others in an interesting way and have their own personality. I really love what a comic relief Jamie is, but I also love how sincere he is, and his care for Mara. His cheeky flirting and witty comments are great. And Daniel is such a good brother. He plays a nerdy wholesome good guy so well. We're also introduced to Goose, one of Noah's childhood friends, who ends up playing a part in the plot. He's fun at times, but mostly felt forced. There are other supporting characters who are alright, but I'll keep this spoiler free.
Plotwise...it was okay. The middle dragged on way too much. So much back-and-forth dialogue explaining details and exposition. I felt like it didn't really pick up until the last quarter. The ending packs a big punch. (though not like the last book, which I'm still emotionally recovering from!) There is a big event, which wasn't really explained why it happened, but I sense Michelle will be explaining it in the next book. (Waiting with anticipation!!)
Overall, fairly good. I truly love reading from Noah's perspective. I love the characters and the world and story of these books. But this particular book, plot-wise, may have not been the best. Excited as heck for the next one!
I was incredibly excited to read from Noah's perspective, and that part did not disappoint. He's quite the character in the Mara Dyer series, so getting into his head is fun. Noah knows what he wants and uses his charm and snark to get it. His views on people around him, and his cynicism are really interesting to read, and of course, his undying love for Mara. Speaking of Mara, I felt like we barely saw her. Mara is a great character in her series, but seeing her from Noah's perspective made her feel extremely flat. It almost made her seem like a totally different character. I did appreciate that Noah's love for her was realistic. It wasn't just pure infatuation but came with doubts and fears and arguments.
Going back to Noah, reading about his depression was refreshing. As someone who suffers from these thoughts, it felt very realistic and relatable. There is a scene where he is looking at his friends and wondering what makes them feel happy and whole, and wondering what he is missing. That particular scene really got me.
As usual, the supporting characters are fantastic. Lots of books have meh supporting characters, but I love how fleshed-out Jamie and Daniel are. They are both excellent characters who interact with others in an interesting way and have their own personality. I really love what a comic relief Jamie is, but I also love how sincere he is, and his care for Mara. His cheeky flirting and witty comments are great. And Daniel is such a good brother. He plays a nerdy wholesome good guy so well. We're also introduced to Goose, one of Noah's childhood friends, who ends up playing a part in the plot. He's fun at times, but mostly felt forced. There are other supporting characters who are alright, but I'll keep this spoiler free.
Plotwise...it was okay. The middle dragged on way too much. So much back-and-forth dialogue explaining details and exposition. I felt like it didn't really pick up until the last quarter. The ending packs a big punch. (though not like the last book, which I'm still emotionally recovering from!) There is a big event, which wasn't really explained why it happened, but I sense Michelle will be explaining it in the next book. (Waiting with anticipation!!)
Overall, fairly good. I truly love reading from Noah's perspective. I love the characters and the world and story of these books. But this particular book, plot-wise, may have not been the best. Excited as heck for the next one!