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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
A quick and fun read. Definitely gives Selection vibes. Would have given it an additional star if the names weren’t so terrible and we got a little more time with the supporting characters. Would recommend and will be reading the next book in the series.
This book is SO GOOD! This is the Selection, just where the monarchy is way more messed up, the main character is working with the rebels, and all of the other contestants are like Celeste.
RIP RAFAELA
SCREW YOU BERTA!
RIP RAFAELA
SCREW YOU BERTA!
I'm going to be honest, this book was very on-and-off for me. It only really got exciting at page 300; the pages before that were just building the plot in my opinion. As I've said in past reviews, I'm not a huge fan of fantasy so that could be a factor as to why I didn't like this book, but this was really hard for me to get into. After page 300 there was actual action happening which was cool, but overall this just wasn't my thing.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
there are many things about this book that were really frustrating me like a pointless love triangle in which both men seem to have fallen in love with the main girl after like 3 conversations, choppy writing with sooo so many plot twists that didnt really make sense (at least to me), the lack of worldbuilding, etc
BUT i did read the while book in 2 days and at least it wasnt boring!
BUT i did read the while book in 2 days and at least it wasnt boring!
slow-paced
This book had so much potential but really let itself down. I think that a lot of it comes from the pacing of the book. So much happened in the four days covered in the book and everything happened at once. There was no time to think about it, see how the characters react, let anything develop or anything like that it was just on to the next thing. I will most likely read the rest of the trilogy, but I truly wish this book lived up to the potential it could have had.
A lot of people left negative reviews for this book, but honestly, I really enjoyed it. The princess trials are definitely an interesting concept.
I think the issue with this book stems from the fact that there just is not enough world building, so that may be where people get annoyed with the book. I feel that this book could have been longer just so that we could have gotten more world development to understand our characters a bit better as the book jumps right into the story and our character's experience.
I think folks need to learn how to go into reading books without heavy comparisons. If you wanted to read a story that is exactly like Hunger Games, then you should go back and just re read Hunger Games. If you are a fan of books in the genre of Hunger Games and understand how to not have bias read this book.
I think the issue with this book stems from the fact that there just is not enough world building, so that may be where people get annoyed with the book. I feel that this book could have been longer just so that we could have gotten more world development to understand our characters a bit better as the book jumps right into the story and our character's experience.
I think folks need to learn how to go into reading books without heavy comparisons. If you wanted to read a story that is exactly like Hunger Games, then you should go back and just re read Hunger Games. If you are a fan of books in the genre of Hunger Games and understand how to not have bias read this book.
DNF after 7 chapters
The FL (Zea Calico) was annoying, and was a rip off version of Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games series: constantly attempting (and repeatedly failing) at being a so called 'hero'. Her name sucks too.
Although I must say, Zea was DIFFERENT from Katniss in some aspects; where Katniss uses a majestic bow and arrow, Zea uses a... blowpipe. That's right a BLOWPIPE. Not the most effective weapon in my opinion.For instance not even 2 chapters in and Zea attempts to save a fellow girl from being R'ed by a guard, and ultimately FAILS.
"Krim turns to me, his expression grim, "You're going to sting each of them with your poisoned darts."
My mouth drops open, "But-"
"How else can I cover up your impulsive act?" he snarls.
Any remaining triumph i felt now drains and my shoulders slump in defeat.
The girl I saved steps foward [...]
[...].Without looking me in the eye, she holds out her arm
(excerpt from chapter 1)
THE WHOLE REASON WHY ZEA JOINS THE REBELLION AND ENTERS THE PRINCESS TRIALS IS BECAUSE SHE HAS A CRUSH ON THE GENERAL OF THE REBELLION (Ryce Wintergreen). They could've picked ANY girl to be the spy, but NO they chose ZEA, the most USELESS GIRL IN THE ENTIRE BOOK
Zea has no skills, no personality whatsoever. The train scene, where Zea goes after MIRACULOUSLY wins a candidate place for NO reason, is utterly hilarious. The girls on the train are interviewed, and the interviewer asks Zea why another candidate should be queen, and after Zea answers the interviewer "turns back" without another word, when the other girl begins why Zea should be queen, the interviewer cuts her off:
"Zea would make a great queen," says Forelle.
"She's caring and brave-" "How charming."
All in all, this ridiculous interaction really portrays Zea has an underdog, but it really goes to show how useless she is, in elegance, personality, skillsets etc.
I couldn't make it past chapter 6. The plot was boring as hell, and Zea made me want to claw my eyes out in frustration.
The FL (Zea Calico) was annoying, and was a rip off version of Katniss Everdeen from the Hunger Games series: constantly attempting (and repeatedly failing) at being a so called 'hero'. Her name sucks too.
Although I must say, Zea was DIFFERENT from Katniss in some aspects; where Katniss uses a majestic bow and arrow, Zea uses a... blowpipe. That's right a BLOWPIPE. Not the most effective weapon in my opinion.
My mouth drops open, "But-"
"How else can I cover up your impulsive act?" he snarls.
Any remaining triumph i felt now drains and my shoulders slump in defeat.
The girl I saved steps foward [...]
[...].Without looking me in the eye, she holds out her arm
(excerpt from chapter 1)
Zea has no skills, no personality whatsoever. The train scene, where Zea goes after MIRACULOUSLY wins a candidate place for NO reason, is utterly hilarious. The girls on the train are interviewed, and the interviewer asks Zea why another candidate should be queen, and after Zea answers the interviewer "turns back" without another word, when the other girl begins why Zea should be queen, the interviewer cuts her off:
"She's caring and brave-" "How charming."
All in all, this ridiculous interaction really portrays Zea has an underdog, but it really goes to show how useless she is, in elegance, personality, skillsets etc.
I couldn't make it past chapter 6. The plot was boring as hell, and Zea made me want to claw my eyes out in frustration.
Is this a high-quality book? No. Did I read it in a day anyways? Yes.