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2.72 AVERAGE
2.72 AVERAGE
(3.5)
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley and Dundurn Press.
The 11th Hour is dominated by Annika and Dylan’s perspectives that alternate within the chapter itself. The book literally revolves around just the two of them, and a few mostly nameless secondary characters, which reflects on Dylan’s success in alienating the two of them in his perfect world. Well, almost perfect. We didn’t really get a full look into his mental health issues until the very end, which is a shame to be honest. BUT, he doesn’t exactly accept it himself, and his POV is like half of the book, so it’s justifiable. Although I think the plot was phenomenal, the writing style wasn’t really for me – it’s a YA book, yes, but it reads for 13-16 year olds, I don’t think an older YA audience will fall in love with this book – but that’s just my personal opinion. Definitely don’t discount this book, because it really is an important book for young teens to read.
Read my full review here: https://mariazuppardi.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/arc-book-review-the-11th-hour-by-kristine-scarrow/
I received a digital copy of this book in exchange for an honest review via NetGalley and Dundurn Press.
The 11th Hour is dominated by Annika and Dylan’s perspectives that alternate within the chapter itself. The book literally revolves around just the two of them, and a few mostly nameless secondary characters, which reflects on Dylan’s success in alienating the two of them in his perfect world. Well, almost perfect. We didn’t really get a full look into his mental health issues until the very end, which is a shame to be honest. BUT, he doesn’t exactly accept it himself, and his POV is like half of the book, so it’s justifiable. Although I think the plot was phenomenal, the writing style wasn’t really for me – it’s a YA book, yes, but it reads for 13-16 year olds, I don’t think an older YA audience will fall in love with this book – but that’s just my personal opinion. Definitely don’t discount this book, because it really is an important book for young teens to read.
Read my full review here: https://mariazuppardi.wordpress.com/2018/01/24/arc-book-review-the-11th-hour-by-kristine-scarrow/
I just couldn't with this book. It was a mess. I did't like the characters or the plot or the writing. This was just not for me. It just came across as being so juvenile and lack any substance.
I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received an ARC of this book via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I feel like the topic of the book is important but I had a hard time getting through the book, especially in the beginning. I could stand the way Annika and Dylan talked. It was like they were in a bad teen parody movie. It did shift as the book progressed and got really interesting, but I felt like it left me unsatisfied. I needed more ...detail I guess ? Especially in the end.