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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
oh hell, the ending didn't solve anything! I don't want to have to read the next one for answers!
*Originally reviewed @ Brooke Reviews*
I really wanted to like this book more than I did. I am a huge fan of mystery, conspiracy, and romance (probably in that order), and this book promised all three. I think it definitely delivered, and yet I just couldn't get super excited about it.
I liked the characters, but I felt as though I didn't have enough time to get to know Avery in order to really root for her before she took off to Paris with a stranger. I know it's fiction, and I know how much Avery wanted to meet her family, but I couldn't help thinking, girl, he just pulled a knife on you! It was moments like these that made me question Avery's judgement.
I will say that I really appreciated the travel aspect of this book. Paris and Istanbul sound incredible and I loved the historical details the author weaves into the story along the way. The Circle's ties to Alexander the Great were particularly interesting.
And whatever Avery was lacking, Jack totally made up for it. I have a huge crush on Jack (maybe it's his adorable British accent). The romance was adorable, and while there was insta-attraction, there was no insta-love. (Thank you thank you, Maggie Hall!)
The plot moved pretty quickly. I'll most likely read Book 2. I liked this book, I just didn't love it.
I really wanted to like this book more than I did. I am a huge fan of mystery, conspiracy, and romance (probably in that order), and this book promised all three. I think it definitely delivered, and yet I just couldn't get super excited about it.
I liked the characters, but I felt as though I didn't have enough time to get to know Avery in order to really root for her before she took off to Paris with a stranger. I know it's fiction, and I know how much Avery wanted to meet her family, but I couldn't help thinking, girl, he just pulled a knife on you! It was moments like these that made me question Avery's judgement.
I will say that I really appreciated the travel aspect of this book. Paris and Istanbul sound incredible and I loved the historical details the author weaves into the story along the way. The Circle's ties to Alexander the Great were particularly interesting.
And whatever Avery was lacking, Jack totally made up for it. I have a huge crush on Jack (maybe it's his adorable British accent). The romance was adorable, and while there was insta-attraction, there was no insta-love. (Thank you thank you, Maggie Hall!)
The plot moved pretty quickly. I'll most likely read Book 2. I liked this book, I just didn't love it.
This was a little too teenagery for my liking. I like the conspiracy theory and hunting aspects of the plot, but then it was marred by too much annoying. The main character Avery isn't horrible, she just is a beat behind everyone else. I think I would read the others n the series, but wouldn't.rush.
I chose this by accident and did not realize it was YA until it was mentioned that the main character was a 16 year old high school girl. I was not sure, but gave it a chance.
Although contrite in the overall plot, not much depth, it was still really fun and the voices (audio book) were sooo goood! I definitely enjoyed this and want to get the next one....there's a next one right?!
Although contrite in the overall plot, not much depth, it was still really fun and the voices (audio book) were sooo goood! I definitely enjoyed this and want to get the next one....there's a next one right?!
Cons:
- Da Vinci Code for teens: someone found "babby's first numerology book."
- Feels like an author self-inserting, and fantasizing about far off places with boys in tight/no clothes.
Pros:
- no love triangles!
- action and adventure (as believable as your average bond film)
- Da Vinci Code for teens: someone found "babby's first numerology book."
- Feels like an author self-inserting, and fantasizing about far off places with boys in tight/no clothes.
Pros:
- no love triangles!
- action and adventure (as believable as your average bond film)
It was so/so as a spy-type book. I am looking forward to read more, though, and I have high hopes for the continuation of the series and seeing how it plays out.
I really really really really enjoyed this book. I enjoyed the fact that it didn't center around the love story, and that the main character was clever, and wasn't the typical "damsel in distress" and always needed protection. Their were many twists and turns that i couldn't predict... i mean i did slightly predict them, but it was only after a substantial amount of clues were given out. I wish the author gave a little bit more background on the families, or the present families because you do not know much about them, but hopefully Hall dive into them into the next book. AGH. I CANNOT WAIT FOR THE NEXT BOOK
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
DNF @ 40%
All right, I tried. But I can't. I feel like that dude from lethal weapon. I'm definitely too old for this shit. Nothing about this book make sense and there's no way the FMC would ever survive this created world for even a minute. I've read a spoilery review and it seems it's only going to get worse. I'm done.
All right, I tried. But I can't. I feel like that dude from lethal weapon. I'm definitely too old for this shit. Nothing about this book make sense and there's no way the FMC would ever survive this created world for even a minute. I've read a spoilery review and it seems it's only going to get worse. I'm done.