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3.31 AVERAGE
3.31 AVERAGE
Honestly.......I wasn't that thrilled with this book. It was really only okay for me. That's why I have been putting off this review for so long because I find that books I think are only okay are the hardest to write reviews for. I'm going to try though....hopefully I can at least get 3 paragraphs.
This book wasn't bad. It just wasn't for me. It was a little fluffy and I really haven't been in the mood for fluffy paranormal in the last couple of months. I liked the new concept on werewolves! It was only women! But I didn't really like the characters. Claire was a little annoying and immature. There wasn't much character development throughout the book. When there really should have been some.
The bottom line is, this wasn't a bad book at all. It wasn't a great book either. Some people, I'm sure, will absolutely love it. I will definitely read another book by Christine Johnson in the future.....sorry for such a wishy washy review! But I got 3 paragraphs!
This book wasn't bad. It just wasn't for me. It was a little fluffy and I really haven't been in the mood for fluffy paranormal in the last couple of months. I liked the new concept on werewolves! It was only women! But I didn't really like the characters. Claire was a little annoying and immature. There wasn't much character development throughout the book. When there really should have been some.
The bottom line is, this wasn't a bad book at all. It wasn't a great book either. Some people, I'm sure, will absolutely love it. I will definitely read another book by Christine Johnson in the future.....sorry for such a wishy washy review! But I got 3 paragraphs!
it took me a while to get through the first half but then the second half was really great
This book was thrilling and full of excitment if you are a fantasy person you will like this book.
2.5... I'm pretty sure I'm over books about werewolves...
I always say that I don't do cover buys and that's true. I always read the blurb too. In this case however it wasn't the cover speaking to me. It was the title. Debussy's Clair de Lune is one of my favorite classical pieces ever. A book based on that title? That was a book I had to check out. Since I've always been a vampire girl, I haven't read that many werewolf novels either, so when I read the blurb I grew quite curious.
From start to finish I quite enjoyed this book. Yes, at a lot of points it's quite cliche and therefore quite predictable too. Although, I have to admit that the book did manage to surprise me eventually in some way. I have, however, still high hopes that maybe in the sequel my theory will still be proven true. We will wait and see. However, despite the fact that the story wasn't too original, it was well written, addictive and captivating.
That was mostly because of the two main characters in this story. Firstly we have of course Claire. Claire is a typical YA 16-year old. Right after her birthday weird things start happening and then she discovers that she's a werewolf in a world that hates werewolves. Her reactions were natural and realistic, just like her development and the journey she took. Did she always do the right and smartest things? No, but her choices were easy to understand, which made her easy to like and root for.
And then there's Matthew. I might like Matthew even better, mostly because he's actually a great and good boyfriend. He's the kind of guy I would like to date myself. Of course, there is this Romeo and Juliet element going on where he is the son of a famous werewolf hunter, but I loved how Matthew actively had thoughts of his own and dared to voice them. He too makes mistakes and does things hurting others, but just like with Claire his choices are easy to understand.
I'm really curious to read the sequel and will get it with my next book buying spree!
From start to finish I quite enjoyed this book. Yes, at a lot of points it's quite cliche and therefore quite predictable too. Although, I have to admit that the book did manage to surprise me eventually in some way. I have, however, still high hopes that maybe in the sequel my theory will still be proven true. We will wait and see. However, despite the fact that the story wasn't too original, it was well written, addictive and captivating.
That was mostly because of the two main characters in this story. Firstly we have of course Claire. Claire is a typical YA 16-year old. Right after her birthday weird things start happening and then she discovers that she's a werewolf in a world that hates werewolves. Her reactions were natural and realistic, just like her development and the journey she took. Did she always do the right and smartest things? No, but her choices were easy to understand, which made her easy to like and root for.
And then there's Matthew. I might like Matthew even better, mostly because he's actually a great and good boyfriend. He's the kind of guy I would like to date myself. Of course, there is this Romeo and Juliet element going on where he is the son of a famous werewolf hunter, but I loved how Matthew actively had thoughts of his own and dared to voice them. He too makes mistakes and does things hurting others, but just like with Claire his choices are easy to understand.
I'm really curious to read the sequel and will get it with my next book buying spree!
CLAIRE DE LUNE, Christine Johnson’s debut novel, is a good but not standout addition to werewolf lit. The simple way that this twist on werewolf lore is presented will make it a quick and satisfying read to ardent werewolf lovers, though it will have a tougher time winning the hearts of others.
In CLAIRE DE LUNE, Christine Johnson introduces us to a different type of paranormal world, in which only females can be werewolves. It’s not a feminist book, per se, but the dynamic that this sets up allows Claire to grow into a strong and self-reliant girl/werewolf. Here, it’s the girl protecting the boy, not the usual way around.
Having a girl be the strength in a relationship would be a great story, but the book unfortunately never fully lives up to its potential. Outside of Claire, I found the characters difficult to get to know, most of them only fitting “roles” expected to appear in a paranormal romance: the tensions among the werewolf group members, the love interest’s villainous father, the head-butting mother, etc. I never found myself fully immersed in Claire’s family dynamics, with her mother’s Type A “bad parent” personality and their rather inconsequential au pair (who’s more a red herring than a useful character, perhaps?). And all of Matthew’s father’s supposedly malevolent machinations and campaign against werewolves remained in the distant background and never fully took on immediacy.
I guess I’m just sort of extra cynical when it comes to paranormal romances nowadays: it’s going to take a lot to make something stand out for me. CLAIRE DE LUNE never reaches that point for me, but I have no doubt that it will find its audience as scores of werewolf lovers prowl the shelves for something equally supernatural and romantic after watching Twilight for the twenty-eighth time.
In CLAIRE DE LUNE, Christine Johnson introduces us to a different type of paranormal world, in which only females can be werewolves. It’s not a feminist book, per se, but the dynamic that this sets up allows Claire to grow into a strong and self-reliant girl/werewolf. Here, it’s the girl protecting the boy, not the usual way around.
Having a girl be the strength in a relationship would be a great story, but the book unfortunately never fully lives up to its potential. Outside of Claire, I found the characters difficult to get to know, most of them only fitting “roles” expected to appear in a paranormal romance: the tensions among the werewolf group members, the love interest’s villainous father, the head-butting mother, etc. I never found myself fully immersed in Claire’s family dynamics, with her mother’s Type A “bad parent” personality and their rather inconsequential au pair (who’s more a red herring than a useful character, perhaps?). And all of Matthew’s father’s supposedly malevolent machinations and campaign against werewolves remained in the distant background and never fully took on immediacy.
I guess I’m just sort of extra cynical when it comes to paranormal romances nowadays: it’s going to take a lot to make something stand out for me. CLAIRE DE LUNE never reaches that point for me, but I have no doubt that it will find its audience as scores of werewolf lovers prowl the shelves for something equally supernatural and romantic after watching Twilight for the twenty-eighth time.
I have had this book for a while now, and finally took the time to read it. The cover is actually what attracted me to this book in the first place and that alone made me want to buy it.
When Claire turns sixteen, she is expecting a car. Well, she doesn't get the car but gets fur instead. It seems her mom has been keeping Claire's true heritage a secret until now. After finally getting the attention of Matthew at her birthday party, Claire discovers that she is actually a werewolf. With a rogue werewolf hunting people, a hot boy who wants to be more than friends, and a mother who refuses to embellish on the details of her heritage, Claire is confused and wondering what to do.
I really had a hard time enjoying this book. While I think the plot was a great idea, I feel the book to be just written in the 'okay' category. I never could get into Claire's character because at times she was whiny and weak, then she would be strong and independent. Her personality was flat, and the relationship between Claire and her mother felt forced. Her mother was hardly around and when she was, she acted cold and unloving to me. The secondary characters were not much better in my opinion. They seemed like characters that just filled text on pages with no reason at times.
The mystery of the book was fairly easy to figure out early on which left the story lacking the suspense it needed to keep the book going from beginning to end. Overall a book that passed the time and was okay, but not a memorable read that leaves me anticipating the next book.
When Claire turns sixteen, she is expecting a car. Well, she doesn't get the car but gets fur instead. It seems her mom has been keeping Claire's true heritage a secret until now. After finally getting the attention of Matthew at her birthday party, Claire discovers that she is actually a werewolf. With a rogue werewolf hunting people, a hot boy who wants to be more than friends, and a mother who refuses to embellish on the details of her heritage, Claire is confused and wondering what to do.
I really had a hard time enjoying this book. While I think the plot was a great idea, I feel the book to be just written in the 'okay' category. I never could get into Claire's character because at times she was whiny and weak, then she would be strong and independent. Her personality was flat, and the relationship between Claire and her mother felt forced. Her mother was hardly around and when she was, she acted cold and unloving to me. The secondary characters were not much better in my opinion. They seemed like characters that just filled text on pages with no reason at times.
The mystery of the book was fairly easy to figure out early on which left the story lacking the suspense it needed to keep the book going from beginning to end. Overall a book that passed the time and was okay, but not a memorable read that leaves me anticipating the next book.
This book did not live up to my expectations at all. I heard good reviews and bad review about this book so I reluctantly read it. I expected more from this book. It was very predictable and there wasn't much action. The action that was there seemed really rushed and it was over before I was able to get into it. The characters were pretty flat. The relationship between Claire and her mother seemed forced. I mean, her mom barely talked to her before she turned 16 and then all of a sudden she tells Claire that she's a werewolf. Her mom should have at least built a proper relationship and trust before springing that on her. I kept reading the book in hopes that it would get better but it didn't happen. I finished the novel feeling like I missed a whole chunk of it. That being said, I must admit that I liked the romance between Claire and Matthew. I looked forward to their relationship more than the werewolf part of the plot. The book was alright, nothing to get worked up over.
Claire de Lune is a unique idea on werewolf mythology. Although personally I would have liked to know a little bit more about the history and a deeper explanation of the ties to their 'goddess'. It doesn't necessarily take away from the story, but it would have been a much appreciated addition.
Claire was a fantastic character. Even if your not a fan of paranormal elements, you can't help but relate with Claire and her struggle to fit in and be a normal teenager. I mean, sure Claire has that whole, I just found out I'm a werewolf, and I can't tell anyone... I'm a big freak. But I think everyone has moments where they feel like they don't fit in, without the whole werewolf thing. I loved Claire's relationship with her best friend. It was refreshing to see that strong of a bond between two girls, who really do genuinely care for each other. Perhaps I'm a little burnt out on the whole backstabbing best friend trend.
I could not figure out the identity of the killer, until Johnson pretty much spelled it out for the reader. Lots of eye popping plot twists in this one!
The relationship between Matthew and Claire was the only thing that I was a little disappointed in. Matthew as a character just didn't leap of the page like Claire and the other secondary characters did. He felt a little flat to me and he was just a little too perfect. I hate to think that I prefer some sort of conflict between the love interests, but there was just something missing between those two.
The ending wraps up nicely, although a little too convenient for my tastes, there is definitely the groundwork for a sequel.
Claire was a fantastic character. Even if your not a fan of paranormal elements, you can't help but relate with Claire and her struggle to fit in and be a normal teenager. I mean, sure Claire has that whole, I just found out I'm a werewolf, and I can't tell anyone... I'm a big freak. But I think everyone has moments where they feel like they don't fit in, without the whole werewolf thing. I loved Claire's relationship with her best friend. It was refreshing to see that strong of a bond between two girls, who really do genuinely care for each other. Perhaps I'm a little burnt out on the whole backstabbing best friend trend.
I could not figure out the identity of the killer, until Johnson pretty much spelled it out for the reader. Lots of eye popping plot twists in this one!
The relationship between Matthew and Claire was the only thing that I was a little disappointed in. Matthew as a character just didn't leap of the page like Claire and the other secondary characters did. He felt a little flat to me and he was just a little too perfect. I hate to think that I prefer some sort of conflict between the love interests, but there was just something missing between those two.
The ending wraps up nicely, although a little too convenient for my tastes, there is definitely the groundwork for a sequel.