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2maty2's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Dai nel complesso è buono perché mi ha fatto compagnia, è veloce, fosse stato più lungo mi sarei annoiata. C'è un po' di confusione nel sistema magico, il finale era abbastanza scontato (ma posso accettarlo perché è un libro per ragazzine, niente di complesso). La storia d'amore non mi ha fatto impazzire, meglio quella di Red, Blue, Green ma vabbe vediamo come si evolve, io tifo per un'altra coppia poco eticamente accettata ;). La scrittura non mi fa impazzire ma è scorrevole e veloce. Forse la risoluzione finale è stata decisamente troppo veloce e in generale l'andamento è stato abbastanza piatto, no scene di climax, siamo sempre stati sullo stesso piano. Vedremo nei libri successivi.
harleyrae's review against another edition
4.0
First off I must say, that I am completely basing my review of this book on my enjoyment factor alone, and nothing else.
That being said I really did enjoy this book. It was super fast-paced and just an overall fun read.
I loved the characters, Liv was such a fun character, she was awkward and funny, I'm glad that she was the main character, I don't think I would have liked this as much if it was old through a different POV. I also really loved Henry's character, I found him to be interesting character right from the start, he was mysterious and especially at the beginning I was unsure of how his character was gonna turn out. In the end, he ended up being my favorite character and I need more of him in my life.
I thought the idea if this book to be interesting and found that the dream aspect was done in a bit of a different way than I was expecting. I like how each person had a door into their dreams.
While not a lot happened in this book I was drawn in from the start.
All in all I really liked this book and I can't wait for the next one. If you are a fan of Kerstin Gier's other books then I would recommend giving this one a try.
That being said I really did enjoy this book. It was super fast-paced and just an overall fun read.
I loved the characters, Liv was such a fun character, she was awkward and funny, I'm glad that she was the main character, I don't think I would have liked this as much if it was old through a different POV. I also really loved Henry's character, I found him to be interesting character right from the start, he was mysterious and especially at the beginning I was unsure of how his character was gonna turn out. In the end, he ended up being my favorite character and I need more of him in my life.
I thought the idea if this book to be interesting and found that the dream aspect was done in a bit of a different way than I was expecting. I like how each person had a door into their dreams.
While not a lot happened in this book I was drawn in from the start.
All in all I really liked this book and I can't wait for the next one. If you are a fan of Kerstin Gier's other books then I would recommend giving this one a try.
leafblade's review against another edition
4.0
Entre 3.5 y 4 estrellas.
La historia empezó un poco lenta, pero una vez que pasa a escena del cine (200+ páginas...) todo se agiliza. Durante 3/4 de la historia Liv es prácticamente una nena insufrible, mimada e inmadura. Chiqui, yo también tengo 16 y si llego a ser así me pego un tiro. Después de haber vivido por tanto y de haber tenido que estar con tanta gente diferente, yo creo que la nena se podría haber avivado un poco. "No quería ser como una babosa enamorada con cerebro de algodón de azúcar rosa" ¿?¿?¿?¿?¿?¿?¿?¿??¿??¿?¿?¿?¿?¿? no tuviste amor en tu vida que le tenés tanto odio al tema????????? le tenés celos a tu hermana de 13 y querés ser como ella mentalmente???????? te dieron petróleo de bebé???????? te parió tu papá??????????? preguntas sin respuesta que me atormentarán para siempre.
Tampoco me gustó del todo que SÍ la hagan una babosa enamorada con cerebro de algodón de azúcar rosa. No me pareció necesario. Me hubiera encantado que se haya integrado al grupo de chicos sin ningún amorío en el medio, que ninguno se interese en ella (aunque sea por ser hermana de Grayson) y que ella no se interese en ninguno, y que sean compañeros en el crimen, se emborrachen juntos, hagan chistes obscenos y sea todo como una relación entre hermanos. Siento que no está completamente integrada al grupo si la jode con la relación. Como que ellos cuatro eran hermanos y de repente se mete ella en el medio y encima se enamora de uno. No sé. No me gusta, aunque Henry sí.
En realidad no sé ni por qué le pongo tantas estrellas. Supongo que el tema me gustó, los sueños y los demonios, Secrecy me cae bien, los chicos me caen bien (en especial Henry desde el primer momento, quizás por eso no me moleste mucho la relación), me gusta el tema de que se hayan mudado con Ernest y los mellis y que sea todo nuevo y tengan que fraternizar y compartir baño y compartir mascotas. Me gusta cuando los personajes interactuan sin necesidad de romance.
Puede que lea el segundo cuando salga acá, pero si le llegan a aumentar aunque sea un poco el precio chau. No se me van 200 pesos en esto otra vez ni por asomo.
La historia empezó un poco lenta, pero una vez que pasa a escena del cine (200+ páginas...) todo se agiliza. Durante 3/4 de la historia Liv es prácticamente una nena insufrible, mimada e inmadura. Chiqui, yo también tengo 16 y si llego a ser así me pego un tiro. Después de haber vivido por tanto y de haber tenido que estar con tanta gente diferente, yo creo que la nena se podría haber avivado un poco. "No quería ser como una babosa enamorada con cerebro de algodón de azúcar rosa" ¿?¿?¿?¿?¿?¿?¿?¿??¿??¿?¿?¿?¿?¿? no tuviste amor en tu vida que le tenés tanto odio al tema????????? le tenés celos a tu hermana de 13 y querés ser como ella mentalmente???????? te dieron petróleo de bebé???????? te parió tu papá??????????? preguntas sin respuesta que me atormentarán para siempre.
Tampoco me gustó del todo que SÍ la hagan una babosa enamorada con cerebro de algodón de azúcar rosa. No me pareció necesario. Me hubiera encantado que se haya integrado al grupo de chicos sin ningún amorío en el medio, que ninguno se interese en ella (aunque sea por ser hermana de Grayson) y que ella no se interese en ninguno, y que sean compañeros en el crimen, se emborrachen juntos, hagan chistes obscenos y sea todo como una relación entre hermanos. Siento que no está completamente integrada al grupo si la jode con la relación. Como que ellos cuatro eran hermanos y de repente se mete ella en el medio y encima se enamora de uno. No sé. No me gusta, aunque Henry sí.
En realidad no sé ni por qué le pongo tantas estrellas. Supongo que el tema me gustó, los sueños y los demonios, Secrecy me cae bien, los chicos me caen bien (en especial Henry desde el primer momento, quizás por eso no me moleste mucho la relación), me gusta el tema de que se hayan mudado con Ernest y los mellis y que sea todo nuevo y tengan que fraternizar y compartir baño y compartir mascotas. Me gusta cuando los personajes interactuan sin necesidad de romance.
Puede que lea el segundo cuando salga acá, pero si le llegan a aumentar aunque sea un poco el precio chau. No se me van 200 pesos en esto otra vez ni por asomo.
a_books112's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
4.75
_ottavia_'s review
1.0
Non un capolavoro, d'accordo. Però è un libro divertente, fresco, originale, che tiene incollati alle pagine. Adatto per una lettura veloce e piacevole. Chi cerca l'ironia della Trilogia delle Gemme non rimarrà deluso.
mencia_'s review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
mila_63i's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
tatyanavogt's review against another edition
4.0
This book is a fun dream world YA fantasy that was very enjoyable to read despite the main character only being 15 going on 16. The world and plot was engaging and I found myself pretty invested in the story. Its the first book in a Trilogy and although I am mildly interested in finding out what happens next I am also pretty satisfied with the ending and am okay not finishing the series.
(But I have recently discovered that I'm not a huge fan of completing series and am okay with semi ambiguous or open endings) I enjoyed the high school romance, appreciated that it wasn't that big of a focus, and that the main story was interesting enough. I'm surprised at how much I like it as a stand alone book.
(But I have recently discovered that I'm not a huge fan of completing series and am okay with semi ambiguous or open endings) I enjoyed the high school romance, appreciated that it wasn't that big of a focus, and that the main story was interesting enough. I'm surprised at how much I like it as a stand alone book.