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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
Amazingly gripping
Amazingly gripping read, can't wait to continue with the series. Bella Forrest writing style is mesmerising and pulls you in from her very first words
Amazingly gripping read, can't wait to continue with the series. Bella Forrest writing style is mesmerising and pulls you in from her very first words
This book took me a year and a half to read. I was super optimistic because it was dubbed ‘the next Harry Potter’. However, I basically forced myself to finish reading this book. The only interesting part of the book took place within the last few chapters, the beginning was slow and I although I tried to be intrigued. It just didn’t do it for me.
I am really conflicted so far, the book wasn’t very unique. It felt like regurgitated information from Harry Potter in a way? Also the writing is very “sophomore, english class” esq. Over all maybe a 3 star? Unsure, i own 1-5 so i’ll probably at least read those.
I had a really hard time putting this one down. Bella Forrest developed a really unique magical community and I really enjoyed the main character’s back story. I did pick out the protagonist early on but was still surprised by that character’s reveal. The book actually reminds me of the The Mortal Instruments series by Cassandra Clare, but this Harley Merlin was better.
I feel like this book shouldn't be classified as 'Arthurian' on Amazon, because, apart from MC Harley's second name (and, I suppose, heritage), it really isn't. There's hints of a love triangle stirring, the suggestion of a 'chosen one' theme maybe emerging, and though other reviewers have likened this book to Harry Potter I find the magical world of the latter much richer. That's not to say I didn't like Harley Merlin #1, however, because I did enjoy it - though the characters really were all behaving like young teens (the insults and 'banter' really didn't seem natural coming from 20-something year olds). The structure of the magical coven-slash-school felt a little murky, and the author could have painted a clearer picture. I've started the second book which explains love interest Wade Crowley's accent away through his parents, though, if he's grown up in America, his accent would be native to his hometown - maybe there's more backstory to come here. Enjoyable, but I don't know if I'll be able to make it through the whole series (20 books?! I thought it was 10!), but we will see. Definitely one for its genre/target audience, but fun nonetheless!
SMIRK: Apparently this is the author's favorite word. It's used every few pages, literally.
Other than the distraction of everyone in the book smirking all the time, it was a decent read. Nothing quite unique in the overall concept, but still a decent way to pass time.
Other than the distraction of everyone in the book smirking all the time, it was a decent read. Nothing quite unique in the overall concept, but still a decent way to pass time.
Great book, looking forward to starting the second one.
As a huge Harry Potter fan I had my doubts when I read reviews that, Harry Potter fans will love it. I did love it a lot. I love Harley's character, I'm excited to see how she develops in the next book.
As a huge Harry Potter fan I had my doubts when I read reviews that, Harry Potter fans will love it. I did love it a lot. I love Harley's character, I'm excited to see how she develops in the next book.
2.5. It started really slow and I almost gave up on it but there was just enough to keep me going. Recognizing that it is a YA novel, I will forgive the fairly predictable twists. Overall I enjoyed it and I will probably read the second book in the series eventually, but there was nothing special about it.
*pet peeve: there is not a teenager on the planet that uses the word “slacks” to describe pants.
*pet peeve: there is not a teenager on the planet that uses the word “slacks” to describe pants.