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3.51 AVERAGE
3.51 AVERAGE
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http://wefancybooks.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-misfit-by-jon-skovron.html
A well-plotted story that has the twist and turns that want you asking for me. An amazing read!
Misfit is good; the moment I read the first two chapters of it, I got really into it. It has this scary feeling while reading it; it makes me feel scared in a good way because it was written and plotted so well that you can't help but get into it and gasp every chapter you read. One of the few things I like about this book is how the story is told; it has the usual back to past then back-to-present telling, which I find not annoying for the first time since I've read some of a few books that have this telling, and it bored me. This book is very different from other paranormal books, and I believe it stands out among all of them; the story, as I said, is well plotted. With the mix of different characters and all the demons, this book is one of a kind. While reading this, I'm constantly looking at the book cover, asking myself does the cover has something to do with the story. And then it struck me while reading it! Alas, it has something to do with the story, and you should find out why!
At the story's beginning, I thought it was just like an ordinary book with a whole teenage drama thing that has a problem fitting in, providing that I didn't read the synopsis; lol, my bad. Then it turned out good while reading it; the story of Jael Thompson and her journey of finding who she is is a great mystery that made me want to read more. All the characters in this book have played their part in the whole story; minor and even central characters have worked their way for me to get to know more of the story, which I find compelling cause you can never forget one single feeling depending on how it is little their part it. I don't like Uncle Dagon being this poor little servant of Hell; he should be a bad-ass uncle since he's a demon kingfish. But all in all, the characters are all good!
Misfit is a book that will have your grip and grasp from your seat, a text that can send you being scared while reading it. A dark and twisted plot that you'll want more of it the moment you read it. You'll find yourself attached to every character in the book, especially Jael Thompson, and who she is. I never thought I could care for each character more, and yes, with her mother. All in all, it was a great read!
http://wefancybooks.blogspot.com/2011/07/review-misfit-by-jon-skovron.html
A well-plotted story that has the twist and turns that want you asking for me. An amazing read!
Misfit is good; the moment I read the first two chapters of it, I got really into it. It has this scary feeling while reading it; it makes me feel scared in a good way because it was written and plotted so well that you can't help but get into it and gasp every chapter you read. One of the few things I like about this book is how the story is told; it has the usual back to past then back-to-present telling, which I find not annoying for the first time since I've read some of a few books that have this telling, and it bored me. This book is very different from other paranormal books, and I believe it stands out among all of them; the story, as I said, is well plotted. With the mix of different characters and all the demons, this book is one of a kind. While reading this, I'm constantly looking at the book cover, asking myself does the cover has something to do with the story. And then it struck me while reading it! Alas, it has something to do with the story, and you should find out why!
At the story's beginning, I thought it was just like an ordinary book with a whole teenage drama thing that has a problem fitting in, providing that I didn't read the synopsis; lol, my bad. Then it turned out good while reading it; the story of Jael Thompson and her journey of finding who she is is a great mystery that made me want to read more. All the characters in this book have played their part in the whole story; minor and even central characters have worked their way for me to get to know more of the story, which I find compelling cause you can never forget one single feeling depending on how it is little their part it. I don't like Uncle Dagon being this poor little servant of Hell; he should be a bad-ass uncle since he's a demon kingfish. But all in all, the characters are all good!
Misfit is a book that will have your grip and grasp from your seat, a text that can send you being scared while reading it. A dark and twisted plot that you'll want more of it the moment you read it. You'll find yourself attached to every character in the book, especially Jael Thompson, and who she is. I never thought I could care for each character more, and yes, with her mother. All in all, it was a great read!
Took awhile to get into but I ended up enjoying it. Never rally connected with the MC Jael. Didn’t hate her or anything just found her a little IDK boring for a half demon with cool powers. And her powers are very cool. I really liked how she worked with the elements and how they were aware and did stuff because they liked her and she asked and not because she exerted control of them. The whole partnership feel to it was cool. For me though, the most interesting character was her mother Astarte and my favourite chapters were those showing the relationship between Paul & Astarte – their meeting, falling in love and hunting demons together.
Imaginative story about Jael, a teen girl who discovers her mother was a demon/ancient goddess, so she's half-demon also. The author seems to have a good bead on teenagers, wonderful development of how demons/divine beings "work," and a good knowledge of quite the variety of ancient and more current religions. Also, the characters are complex and engaging--Jael, her distant-for-a-reason father, a hilarious wiseass relative, and a cool-nerd classmate. More would be spoilery, but check this one out if you enjoy magic, the supernatural, and a well-paced story with a level of detail that enlivens the story rather than bogging it down.
Read for "Books for the Beast" library staff conference. One of my favorites on the list.
Read for "Books for the Beast" library staff conference. One of my favorites on the list.
MISFIT is an amazing book. It is very descriptive and I couldn't wait to read the end. And then I read the end. The only complaint I have is that this is a novel, and after Jeals' father tells her more demons are after her, the book practically ends! Not. Cool.
Over all, it was a great book, I enjoyed reading it and learning more about the characters over time and chapters.
Over all, it was a great book, I enjoyed reading it and learning more about the characters over time and chapters.
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Jon Skovron's second novel, Misfit, is a delicious and original blend of mythology and fantasy elements, spiced up with some hilarious teenage drama and sparkly dialogues. With its thorough world-building, wildly imaginative scenes and characters, and sneaky surprises, this fantastic YA novel will take you on a truly unforgettable journey. Prepare to be enchanted!
Jael might seem like a normal teenage girl who never kissed a boy nor got into any serious trouble, but in truth, she's anything but. On her 16th birthday some weird things are starting to happen. While hanging out at the playground, Jael is attacked by a weird, horrifying creature, that claims it knew her mother. Not even that, the creature says her mother used to be a queen! Later that day she learns from her father that her mother was a demoness. Which makes Jael a half-demon!
Obviously, her priest-father did everything in his power to protect her from being involved in any way with the demon world. They were always on the move and he never talked about her mother or the past in general. But we all know how it is, the past has a way of catching up with you, and just when you think you escaped its grasp, it jumps you like a thief in a dark alley. The demon folk is not exactly what you'd called a forgiving-and-forgetting kind. Their queen betrayed them by turning good, and they want vengeance. Jael is now being hunted by the Duke of Hell himself, an angry, violent and vindictive creature who will do everything it takes to get her. Sweet sixteen? Not so much!
This book was awesome. I've seen so many mixed reviews around, including both hyped-up raves and totally bashing ones, I really didn't know what to expect. I was, however, very intrigued by the cover and the synopsis, so I didn't think twice before picking it up! As it turned out, it was a great decision. I LOVED this book! It's a unique (and I'm not just saying that, it really is unique!) take on the demon world, that is rich in flavor, doesn't shy away from violence, and is totally compelling, scary and even funny at times. I had quite a few laugh-out-loud moments, but at the same time the story kept its pace and the tension was always there.
The richness of mythological and theological tapestry is truly irresistible. Personally, I love demonology and everything that deals with demons, angels, devils, gods and all sorts of supernatural creatures. For me, this was a delicious treat, especially since it also had some elements from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and even Phoenician mythology. The thing I liked the most about this book, though, is that it focused on Jael and whatever was going on in her head. She was a great character, one that really grew on me. Watching her struggle to accept the news about her origins and learn more about her mother, who she was and what she did... it was all very interesting and quite fascinating (and often heartbreaking!). I also enjoyed observing her relationship with Rob. They made a cute, adorable couple (Rob is such an awesome, nerdy skate boy!) and their growing attraction to each other seemed genuine and natural.
The supportive characters were, well, OK. They didn't interest me as much as Jael, Rob and Jael's father. To me, these three characters made this book. Jael's father appeared to be a total douchebag at first - overly mysterious and strict, never answering any questions, always snapping angrily and keeping to himself. There's more going on there, though, and you don't really learn the whole story until the very end. I think he was a well-thought out and three-dimensional character, and he definitely added a lot to the story!
Overall, this was a highly entertaining, original, flavorful and addictive read. I was literally swept away into the fantastically imaginative world of Misfit and I enjoyed exploring it a lot. It's a book that you can easily devour in one setting: well written, captivating and full of interesting mythological creatures. It's quite an intense thrill ride and I'm pretty sure that once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down! I know, I couldn't!
Jon Skovron's second novel, Misfit, is a delicious and original blend of mythology and fantasy elements, spiced up with some hilarious teenage drama and sparkly dialogues. With its thorough world-building, wildly imaginative scenes and characters, and sneaky surprises, this fantastic YA novel will take you on a truly unforgettable journey. Prepare to be enchanted!
"This is disappointing. I had hoped to toy with you a little, halfbreed. But I think it would be lost on you. So I might as well just kill you."
Jael might seem like a normal teenage girl who never kissed a boy nor got into any serious trouble, but in truth, she's anything but. On her 16th birthday some weird things are starting to happen. While hanging out at the playground, Jael is attacked by a weird, horrifying creature, that claims it knew her mother. Not even that, the creature says her mother used to be a queen! Later that day she learns from her father that her mother was a demoness. Which makes Jael a half-demon!
"Do I at least have, you know... special powers?" she asked.
"No," he snapped." No powers, no horns, no nothing. You're just like any other girl, but your mother was a demon. That's it. No more questions. Is that clear?"
Obviously, her priest-father did everything in his power to protect her from being involved in any way with the demon world. They were always on the move and he never talked about her mother or the past in general. But we all know how it is, the past has a way of catching up with you, and just when you think you escaped its grasp, it jumps you like a thief in a dark alley. The demon folk is not exactly what you'd called a forgiving-and-forgetting kind. Their queen betrayed them by turning good, and they want vengeance. Jael is now being hunted by the Duke of Hell himself, an angry, violent and vindictive creature who will do everything it takes to get her. Sweet sixteen? Not so much!
"But won't the priests get mad if they find out I'm a demon who goes to church?"
This book was awesome. I've seen so many mixed reviews around, including both hyped-up raves and totally bashing ones, I really didn't know what to expect. I was, however, very intrigued by the cover and the synopsis, so I didn't think twice before picking it up! As it turned out, it was a great decision. I LOVED this book! It's a unique (and I'm not just saying that, it really is unique!) take on the demon world, that is rich in flavor, doesn't shy away from violence, and is totally compelling, scary and even funny at times. I had quite a few laugh-out-loud moments, but at the same time the story kept its pace and the tension was always there.
Once again, Jael's imagination conjured up a thousand different mothers. But after that night, none of them were kind or angelic. None of them would swoop down and rescue her from this life. She understood that much, at least.
The richness of mythological and theological tapestry is truly irresistible. Personally, I love demonology and everything that deals with demons, angels, devils, gods and all sorts of supernatural creatures. For me, this was a delicious treat, especially since it also had some elements from Greek, Roman, Egyptian and even Phoenician mythology. The thing I liked the most about this book, though, is that it focused on Jael and whatever was going on in her head. She was a great character, one that really grew on me. Watching her struggle to accept the news about her origins and learn more about her mother, who she was and what she did... it was all very interesting and quite fascinating (and often heartbreaking!). I also enjoyed observing her relationship with Rob. They made a cute, adorable couple (Rob is such an awesome, nerdy skate boy!) and their growing attraction to each other seemed genuine and natural.
The supportive characters were, well, OK. They didn't interest me as much as Jael, Rob and Jael's father. To me, these three characters made this book. Jael's father appeared to be a total douchebag at first - overly mysterious and strict, never answering any questions, always snapping angrily and keeping to himself. There's more going on there, though, and you don't really learn the whole story until the very end. I think he was a well-thought out and three-dimensional character, and he definitely added a lot to the story!
Overall, this was a highly entertaining, original, flavorful and addictive read. I was literally swept away into the fantastically imaginative world of Misfit and I enjoyed exploring it a lot. It's a book that you can easily devour in one setting: well written, captivating and full of interesting mythological creatures. It's quite an intense thrill ride and I'm pretty sure that once you start reading, you won't be able to put it down! I know, I couldn't!
Holy wow. I have never ever given up on a book so quickly before. Besides the overuse of the pronoun 'she' and 'her', it was just sort of disappointing. I just wanted a nice book to keep me entertained for a bit, but wow. You have let me down, Misfit.
This is my review of Misfit by Jon Skovron as it appears on my blog, Starting the Next Chapter.
At first, I wasn't too sure about Misfit. It started out very heavy on the church references and I thought that I was about to have a very preachy reading experience. However, all of that was simply setting the groundwork for an interesting take on such subjects as demons, ancient gods and goddesses, and the underlying characteristics of the world.
Misfit contained some really interesting and unique characters. First, there is Jael (pronounced YAH-él, according to the book), an awkward teenage girl who has been subjected to dozens of moves by her ex-priest father, Paul. Jael has something that sets her apart, however: she is half demon. However, this means something entirely different than one might think. Her mother was called Astarte and had once been revered as a goddess (more about that momentarily). Jael has misgivings about her heritage, but soon learns that things aren't always as they seem. Jael can definitely tug at the heart strings at times, but I just wasn't able to become fully invested in her as a character. While she had some very dynamic moments, it wasn't very constant and she continued to fall flat for me. Next, there is Robby, her skater boy love interest who also just so happens to be a math and science whiz. He is a very sweet boy, though he didn't have very much "umph" as a character. Then, there is perhaps my favorite character, Dagon, Jael's demon uncle. Although alarming in appearance, he is actually very kind and quickly becomes one of the more intriguing characters in the story.
An especially interesting idea put forth by Skovron is the theory of what happens to ancient deities when they fail to be remembered. As explained by Astarte (who was once a Mediterranean goddess of fertility, sexuality, and war), when the ancient deities were no longer revered, their roles adjusted to match humanity's perception of them. Thus, in this story they became demons. I am not sure how I feel about this theory, but it does put forth an interesting concept that has given me plenty of food for thought. In any case, Astarte is a force to be reckoned with. I really enjoyed getting to know her through the various flash back sequences scattered throughout the book (probably my favorite part, overall).
Not everything about this book won me over, however. The dialogue between characters was a bit awkward to read. For example, within the same paragraph would occur conversations such as, "'Thank you,' she said. 'You're welcome,' he said." (That is not a direct quote, by the way.) There were several he-says, she-says conversations such as this throughout the entirety of the book, which really began to wear thin on my sensibilities. It wasn't my favorite treatment of dialogue, to say the least.
I had to struggle quite a bit to finish Misfit. In my opinion, it was slow to start and the aforementioned dialogue issues really left me feeling less than impressed. However, I did like some of the theories adopted within the plot, as well as some of the characters. I would probably give a sequel a chance since I was sufficiently interested in the outcome of the story line by the end. I don't know that I would like to have a copy for my own collection, but it piqued my interest enough to earn it a rating of 3 hoots.
At first, I wasn't too sure about Misfit. It started out very heavy on the church references and I thought that I was about to have a very preachy reading experience. However, all of that was simply setting the groundwork for an interesting take on such subjects as demons, ancient gods and goddesses, and the underlying characteristics of the world.
Misfit contained some really interesting and unique characters. First, there is Jael (pronounced YAH-él, according to the book), an awkward teenage girl who has been subjected to dozens of moves by her ex-priest father, Paul. Jael has something that sets her apart, however: she is half demon. However, this means something entirely different than one might think. Her mother was called Astarte and had once been revered as a goddess (more about that momentarily). Jael has misgivings about her heritage, but soon learns that things aren't always as they seem. Jael can definitely tug at the heart strings at times, but I just wasn't able to become fully invested in her as a character. While she had some very dynamic moments, it wasn't very constant and she continued to fall flat for me. Next, there is Robby, her skater boy love interest who also just so happens to be a math and science whiz. He is a very sweet boy, though he didn't have very much "umph" as a character. Then, there is perhaps my favorite character, Dagon, Jael's demon uncle. Although alarming in appearance, he is actually very kind and quickly becomes one of the more intriguing characters in the story.
An especially interesting idea put forth by Skovron is the theory of what happens to ancient deities when they fail to be remembered. As explained by Astarte (who was once a Mediterranean goddess of fertility, sexuality, and war), when the ancient deities were no longer revered, their roles adjusted to match humanity's perception of them. Thus, in this story they became demons. I am not sure how I feel about this theory, but it does put forth an interesting concept that has given me plenty of food for thought. In any case, Astarte is a force to be reckoned with. I really enjoyed getting to know her through the various flash back sequences scattered throughout the book (probably my favorite part, overall).
Not everything about this book won me over, however. The dialogue between characters was a bit awkward to read. For example, within the same paragraph would occur conversations such as, "'Thank you,' she said. 'You're welcome,' he said." (That is not a direct quote, by the way.) There were several he-says, she-says conversations such as this throughout the entirety of the book, which really began to wear thin on my sensibilities. It wasn't my favorite treatment of dialogue, to say the least.
I had to struggle quite a bit to finish Misfit. In my opinion, it was slow to start and the aforementioned dialogue issues really left me feeling less than impressed. However, I did like some of the theories adopted within the plot, as well as some of the characters. I would probably give a sequel a chance since I was sufficiently interested in the outcome of the story line by the end. I don't know that I would like to have a copy for my own collection, but it piqued my interest enough to earn it a rating of 3 hoots.
This book was just weird enough to keep me interested but almost made me quit reading it. It wasn't what I expected and that's okay, it just was weird that's all... And I read some weird shit. lol
Wow such a unique take on "Demons" it was extremely well written. And I was completely enthralled by it.
Misfit by Jon Skovron. This book is about a girl called Jael.
Jael has always felt like she was a freak, she's never kissed a boy, she never knew her mother and her father is extremely strict. They also move around a lot so she doesn't have a lot of friends or confidence to make new ones. The thing is...she is different, her mother was a Demon, so that makes Jael half demon,half mortal. On her sixteenth birthday her father gives her a gift from her mother. A beautiful necklace, then tells Jael not to wear it. Then Jael meets her Uncle Dagon who is there to help her harness her powers as a demon even though her father does not totally agree, it is what Jael's mother Astarte wanted.
Jael learns to harness her powers and has to take on Belial Duke of Hell as he threatens to hurt the people around her in order to make her suffer. Jael has to do all this whilst coping with the normal teen angst of her first boyfriend, the blonde skaterboy called Rob.
Can she protect her friends and family? Can she defeat Belial? Are there other supernatural powers that exist other than demons?
Read this gripping book to find out. Feel Jael's frustration with her overly strict father and the love for the mother she never knew. Watch this timid girl grow into a super strong,demon fighter!
http://www.jeanbookreadnreview.blogspot.com
Jael has always felt like she was a freak, she's never kissed a boy, she never knew her mother and her father is extremely strict. They also move around a lot so she doesn't have a lot of friends or confidence to make new ones. The thing is...she is different, her mother was a Demon, so that makes Jael half demon,half mortal. On her sixteenth birthday her father gives her a gift from her mother. A beautiful necklace, then tells Jael not to wear it. Then Jael meets her Uncle Dagon who is there to help her harness her powers as a demon even though her father does not totally agree, it is what Jael's mother Astarte wanted.
Jael learns to harness her powers and has to take on Belial Duke of Hell as he threatens to hurt the people around her in order to make her suffer. Jael has to do all this whilst coping with the normal teen angst of her first boyfriend, the blonde skaterboy called Rob.
Can she protect her friends and family? Can she defeat Belial? Are there other supernatural powers that exist other than demons?
Read this gripping book to find out. Feel Jael's frustration with her overly strict father and the love for the mother she never knew. Watch this timid girl grow into a super strong,demon fighter!
http://www.jeanbookreadnreview.blogspot.com