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sensei's review against another edition
5.0
This is absolutely one of the most beautifully written books I have ever read. Each character is described like no other and the settings are told to a point where imagining it in your head is no problem. I thought the first book was good but this just over powers it. I can't wait for the next one!
the_cover_contessa's review against another edition
4.0
I want to thank Harlequin Teen for providing me with an ARC of this book to read and give an honest review. Receiving this book for free has in no way altered my opinion or review.
WARNING: If you did not read the first book in this series there may be spoilers here you don't want to know about. So, what are you waiting for? Go back and read #1! If you're looking for an intriguing fantasy, then this one is it!
Invisible begins right where the first book left off. We are back in the life of Joy and her unlikely companions. She has the sight and some want her out of the picture despite her protection offered by the council. And, while we see all the characters we grew to love in the first book, they are put in a totally different situation in this sequel. And we get new characters, as well. We finally get a glimpse at Joy's brother.
And we get a deeper look into Joy and Ink's relationship. Where it seemed like perhaps it would be impossible for them to be together in the first book, the second book brings us right into their romance to watch it bloom and grow. Yes, their relationship is quite unorthodox. After all, who but she and the others from the Twixt can see that Ink exists. But it works for them. Though I will say I can see where Joys' family may have questioned her sanity many times with how she acts when she's trying to ensure Ink is not found out.
Dawn's writing is really fantastic. There's nothing boring about how or what she writes. It flows easily and keeps you ingrained in the story. She knows how to writes action and adventure! She's created a completely unique world. It's reminiscent of Vicotria Schwab's The Archived or perhaps even the world of Narnia!
Overall, this book really took me for a ride. And how excited am I to see that there are other books set to be released with this series! So, if you enjoy fantasy in a world set like Alice in Wonderland, then The Twixt series is for you!
WARNING: If you did not read the first book in this series there may be spoilers here you don't want to know about. So, what are you waiting for? Go back and read #1! If you're looking for an intriguing fantasy, then this one is it!
Invisible begins right where the first book left off. We are back in the life of Joy and her unlikely companions. She has the sight and some want her out of the picture despite her protection offered by the council. And, while we see all the characters we grew to love in the first book, they are put in a totally different situation in this sequel. And we get new characters, as well. We finally get a glimpse at Joy's brother.
And we get a deeper look into Joy and Ink's relationship. Where it seemed like perhaps it would be impossible for them to be together in the first book, the second book brings us right into their romance to watch it bloom and grow. Yes, their relationship is quite unorthodox. After all, who but she and the others from the Twixt can see that Ink exists. But it works for them. Though I will say I can see where Joys' family may have questioned her sanity many times with how she acts when she's trying to ensure Ink is not found out.
Dawn's writing is really fantastic. There's nothing boring about how or what she writes. It flows easily and keeps you ingrained in the story. She knows how to writes action and adventure! She's created a completely unique world. It's reminiscent of Vicotria Schwab's The Archived or perhaps even the world of Narnia!
Overall, this book really took me for a ride. And how excited am I to see that there are other books set to be released with this series! So, if you enjoy fantasy in a world set like Alice in Wonderland, then The Twixt series is for you!
gracekalli's review against another edition
5.0
OMG the series is over!! It feels like the end of an Era!! I'm almost not sure what to do with myself!! There's so much more story to tell. I absolutely LOVED this book. The journey Joy took with Ink and Inq from beginning to end, from the first mark to finding the doorway in the Bailiwick and helping to fulfill the Prophecy of the Imminent Return was one of mystery, intrigue, entrapment, betrayal, love, fear, anger, there are just so many elements to the story that you find yourself just as surprised as the characters when things are finally revealed!! I got to the very last chapter and visibly winced that it was almost over. The finale in a four part series of Epic adventures. I can only hope we will hear from them again in the future. Maybe...one day...
ereaderfaust's review against another edition
5.0
First off let me say that I LOVED the first book! If you haven't read it you must, because it's beautiful!
When I received the advanced copy in the mail I put aside the other books I was reading so I could read this right away!
When I started reading I wasn't sure what else could happen to Joy but Metcalf surprised me with all sorts of plot twists and an ending that I had to red twice to grasp my head around! This book is beautifully written and I loved all of the twists and turns that left me frustrated and wanting to read more to find out how things were going to turn out! This book sucked me in and I was even reading during lunch to finish the book. There were a few parts in the book that I felt were a little dragged on or didn't add to the story line and didn't need to be in the book, but overall I fell that everything helped make the story line better and more interesting. I am crossing my fingers that Metcalf will write at least one more book to continue to story of Joy. I highly recommend this book and the first one (and I'm sure my friends can vouch for me because I am always telling them to read this book) because they have an amazing storyline and are beautifully written!
When I received the advanced copy in the mail I put aside the other books I was reading so I could read this right away!
When I started reading I wasn't sure what else could happen to Joy but Metcalf surprised me with all sorts of plot twists and an ending that I had to red twice to grasp my head around! This book is beautifully written and I loved all of the twists and turns that left me frustrated and wanting to read more to find out how things were going to turn out! This book sucked me in and I was even reading during lunch to finish the book. There were a few parts in the book that I felt were a little dragged on or didn't add to the story line and didn't need to be in the book, but overall I fell that everything helped make the story line better and more interesting. I am crossing my fingers that Metcalf will write at least one more book to continue to story of Joy. I highly recommend this book and the first one (and I'm sure my friends can vouch for me because I am always telling them to read this book) because they have an amazing storyline and are beautifully written!
shotzee's review against another edition
5.0
Incredible book I think one of the best parts is that she uses the ending to say that slavery is wrong and she does so through a black character to demonstrate that the control of the Twix was similar to control the black community faced well enslaved I think it was really interesting and a good metaphor and that I didn’t realize that’s what she was going for until the very end when the Best friend who is black said no to controlling the frog creature.
shortstack930's review against another edition
3.0
Not as good as I was expecting. Kind of dragged in the middle but I liked the ending.
annamania99's review
4.0
Invisible is the second book of the Twixt series by Dawn Metcalf, and I can assure you, it certainly lived up to its predecessor. It can get very intense at times and I often found myself shouting at the characters. Joy's brother Stef is finally introduced, but Joy's parents play a lesser role than before. At the end of the previous book it seemed like everything was settled and there were no more problems to be straightened out, that is far from the truth. Joy and her friend Monica test the boundaries of their rule "No Stupid" and we become a bit more familiar with some of the Cabana Boys. The repercussions of Joy's actions to defeat Aniseed come in to play as well. Also, don't forget Ink. Joy's and his relationship goes through its ups and downs and grows for all the pain they go through. It really is amazing to watch Ink become more and more human.
As I was reading, I found myself having some... ambivalent feelings about some of Joy's decisions. On one hand I could relate and agree with her, while on the other I felt she could have handled it better. Dawn Metcalf did a wonderful job rendering Joy's and Ink's story. I couldn't put the book down!
As I was reading, I found myself having some... ambivalent feelings about some of Joy's decisions. On one hand I could relate and agree with her, while on the other I felt she could have handled it better. Dawn Metcalf did a wonderful job rendering Joy's and Ink's story. I couldn't put the book down!
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