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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
I read this book when it first came out and I was obsessed. I absolutely loved the concept and world and made so many spin offs of it in my head. Rereading this as an adult was an experience. At times it felt very wattpad but maybe that’s me reading YA as an adult. I notice some silly parts more now and plot holes and worst of all when they state inaccuracies in history. Despite all this I still loved it. the vibes are still there think national treasure meets 2000s CW show. great romance
Was 3 stars for a lot but by the end I felt like 4.5
Was 3 stars for a lot but by the end I felt like 4.5
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It wasn't a horrible book. If your looking for a fun book to read, then this is a good choice.
Omg, what an emotional rollercoaster! I need book number 2 now!
This was a good story with a pace that kept me reading. The historical content reminded me of the Da Vinci Code. 93
This YA read was touted as DaVinci-Code-esque. I loved DaVinci Code, or rather, I LOVED Angels and Demons and really like DaVinci Code. Either way, I don't get a lot of these types of reads anymore since I'm fairly checked in to YA. However, this book delivers. I was pleasantly surprised. It's not one of the "best books ever", but I can see me recommending this book/series a lot, and I can see my students loving it!
With Julia Whelan as the narrator, it's hard to go wrong with this one. She has read some of my favorites to me. I love her!
Now, I'm actually moving on to book two, which is a rarity for me.
With Julia Whelan as the narrator, it's hard to go wrong with this one. She has read some of my favorites to me. I love her!
Now, I'm actually moving on to book two, which is a rarity for me.
The writing is pretty painful at times....but I’m in deep enough that I need to know how this story plays out.
While I really enjoyed the action and adventure parts of this book, I couldn't get past the dull characters. Plus, I just couldn't stomach the premise.
2.5 Stars.
Spoiler
The circle of 12 made NO sense. What on earth made them so special to stay in power for such a long period of time? I kept waiting for a supernatural element to be introduced into the story. But, no. Apparently, purple eye color is all you need to rule the world and have endless power.2.5 Stars.
this is exactly the kind of fast-read, girlie-version-isekai, chosen one, love-triangle cliche i'd absolutely EAT UP any day of the week. yes i loved this. no i have no shame