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Avery West is a Human Trafficker's wet dream. She follows a 'hot' guy to Paris because he knows who her dad might be? Smh.
2.5 this was a mess but like...a fun mess with potential for trash so
Fast paced and intriguing! A bit cliche romance wise, but I will probably read the next one.
Ugh.
I'm not sure what I thought this book would be like (that cover is gorgeous though!), but it turned out to be a bastardization of history, a prototypical girl turned whatever plot and a love triangle.
I like the idea of taking a conspiracy and imagining what it would be like in real life, but Maggie Hall, ya kinda failed on this one. The plot was contrived and full of holes, the main character was ridiculous and not fleshed out, and the love triangle was ridiculous.
Most of the time I spent reading this book, I was actually just wondering why certain things were happening. Where was Avery's mom during all of this? Why can't people in the families be together? Why does Avery have purple eyes (seriously?!? purple eyes?)?
I'm not sure what I thought this book would be like (that cover is gorgeous though!), but it turned out to be a bastardization of history, a prototypical girl turned whatever plot and a love triangle.
I like the idea of taking a conspiracy and imagining what it would be like in real life, but Maggie Hall, ya kinda failed on this one. The plot was contrived and full of holes, the main character was ridiculous and not fleshed out, and the love triangle was ridiculous.
Most of the time I spent reading this book, I was actually just wondering why certain things were happening. Where was Avery's mom during all of this? Why can't people in the families be together? Why does Avery have purple eyes (seriously?!? purple eyes?)?
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
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3.5 I had some high hopes for this book! I had some high hopes for this book! The cover is amazing, the book sounded amazing! And I honestly can say there isn't really anything WRONG with the book, it just....didn't do it for me like I'd hoped.
It started off really cool, and I really enjoyed that there were these families who really are in control of the world, and how this girl, Avery was hidden away all that and then all of a sudden her life is just thrown for a wild ride as she learns that she has family, she has power, she has money and everything someone could ever ask for. Anything she wants, all she has to do is snap her fingers and it's hers. I loved the gowns, the shopping, the sights, the historical aspects weaved into the story, I love the masquerade ball, I loved the chase and the action, plus the mystery.

Avery is very likable but there were times I was like, "come on! you aren't a baby! DO SOMETHING!" I dunno, I liked her but there were times I just rolled my eyes. She's naive, gullible, nice, sweet, and normal-almost.
There there are the two ridiculously hot guys vying for her attention. Hot guy #1 who is sweet, kind, fiercely loyal and takes his job seriously. I like Bishop but then he made me roll my eyes because of course he makes decisions based off of his feelings even though after YEARS of loyal to his family he is able to just chuck that out the window for his feelings. gah! where is the tension and hardship there?! boo. I really liked Bishop at first there was so much mystery behind him and loved that he was "all-about-the-job" and then his feelings got in the way and I didn't like him that much anymore. He became a bit boring to me.
Then there is hot guy #2 who is the "opposite" of Bishop-rebel, mysterious, brooding, "bad-boy" Stellan-who I was interested in way more almost immediately after I was introduced to his character. I was more interested in him because he has more mystery, and he broods. I like a guy who is charismatic and yet with his feelings he broods. I liked that he tried but Avery was so Avery that he was tied. I loved his and look forward to more of him.
Overall the idea of the story was great but there was-about half way through-a lot of eye rolling for me.
Sexual Content: moderate (PG-kissing)
Language: moderate
Violence: moderate (some fighting, killing, bloody scenes)
Drugs/Alcohol: moderate (PG)
3.5 I had some high hopes for this book! I had some high hopes for this book! The cover is amazing, the book sounded amazing! And I honestly can say there isn't really anything WRONG with the book, it just....didn't do it for me like I'd hoped.
It started off really cool, and I really enjoyed that there were these families who really are in control of the world, and how this girl, Avery was hidden away all that and then all of a sudden her life is just thrown for a wild ride as she learns that she has family, she has power, she has money and everything someone could ever ask for. Anything she wants, all she has to do is snap her fingers and it's hers. I loved the gowns, the shopping, the sights, the historical aspects weaved into the story, I love the masquerade ball, I loved the chase and the action, plus the mystery.

Avery is very likable but there were times I was like, "come on! you aren't a baby! DO SOMETHING!" I dunno, I liked her but there were times I just rolled my eyes. She's naive, gullible, nice, sweet, and normal-almost.
There there are the two ridiculously hot guys vying for her attention. Hot guy #1 who is sweet, kind, fiercely loyal and takes his job seriously. I like Bishop but then he made me roll my eyes because of course he makes decisions based off of his feelings even though after YEARS of loyal to his family he is able to just chuck that out the window for his feelings. gah! where is the tension and hardship there?! boo. I really liked Bishop at first there was so much mystery behind him and loved that he was "all-about-the-job" and then his feelings got in the way and I didn't like him that much anymore. He became a bit boring to me.
Then there is hot guy #2 who is the "opposite" of Bishop-rebel, mysterious, brooding, "bad-boy" Stellan-who I was interested in way more almost immediately after I was introduced to his character. I was more interested in him because he has more mystery, and he broods. I like a guy who is charismatic and yet with his feelings he broods. I liked that he tried but Avery was so Avery that he was tied. I loved his and look forward to more of him.
Overall the idea of the story was great but there was-about half way through-a lot of eye rolling for me.
Sexual Content: moderate (PG-kissing)
Language: moderate
Violence: moderate (some fighting, killing, bloody scenes)
Drugs/Alcohol: moderate (PG)
Plot seems jumps around too much and not very realistic IMO.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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:
Complicated
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The beginning was confusing but I became invested in the story about 150 pages in. I loved the treasure hunt aspect of the book. The end has me wanting to read the next book right away.
3 stars. What a fun start to the series. It was action packed and adventurous and unique. The characters leave a lot to be desired but I didn’t dislike them in the slightest. Avery wasn’t annoying and I can see where she could go through some good character development. Jack was fine but I feel like I learned nothing about him. Stellan was the most interesting of the three but that’s only because I like jackass characters like him. The ending was great and ends on a crazy cliffhanger and I’m very interested to continue on with the series. I feel like it’s going to get better from here.
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