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vivianaxmoreno's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
While I completely understand why some readers didn't love this book, I truly enjoyed it. If you're looking for a historical drama with an alternative reality that focuses on heavier subjects, then this might not be for you, but I find it advertised exactly as it is. I swept through this novel so quickly because I became swiftly wrapped up in the perspectives of the four characters (alternating chapters –– Beatrice, Nina, Samantha, Daphne). We are able to see the characters from within themselves and from how others perceive them, which provides great insight into how all of the characters play into the larger narrative.
There is teenage drama, love, reckless behavior, evil masterminds, discussions on gender inequities and the media's role, and more. I felt warm and fuzzy at times and utterly frustrated other times, which shows that McGee is good at her craft. Her writing is good, although it can be comparable to lighter, YA novels I read in middle school and high school, which is not a bad thing!
I dove into this headfirst because I needed to escape and escape I did. I've already borrowed the second book and look forward to continuing the series.
While I completely understand why some readers didn't love this book, I truly enjoyed it. If you're looking for a historical drama with an alternative reality that focuses on heavier subjects, then this might not be for you, but I find it advertised exactly as it is. I swept through this novel so quickly because I became swiftly wrapped up in the perspectives of the four characters (alternating chapters –– Beatrice, Nina, Samantha, Daphne). We are able to see the characters from within themselves and from how others perceive them, which provides great insight into how all of the characters play into the larger narrative.
There is teenage drama, love, reckless behavior, evil masterminds, discussions on gender inequities and the media's role, and more. I felt warm and fuzzy at times and utterly frustrated other times, which shows that McGee is good at her craft. Her writing is good, although it can be comparable to lighter, YA novels I read in middle school and high school, which is not a bad thing!
I dove into this headfirst because I needed to escape and escape I did. I've already borrowed the second book and look forward to continuing the series.
kwillen's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rosa49's review against another edition
3.75
End isn’t really finished, but the rest of the book is nice
lightning_05's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
maggiesasha's review against another edition
4.0
Read this for a book club and we are reading the sequel next.
Really fun read but kind of predictable. Also 4 viewpoints was a bit much, since nothing really happened until the second half of the book. Sam and Teddy could have had a better build up before.
Really fun read but kind of predictable. Also 4 viewpoints was a bit much, since nothing really happened until the second half of the book. Sam and Teddy could have had a better build up before
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he gets engaged to Beatricemillertl23's review against another edition
4.0
Loved how the author changed perspectice smoothly and keeping it within the same event. Ordering the 2nd book asap!
smileygb's review against another edition
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
linda_likes_reading's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5