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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
This book sounds better than it actually is, but I want to finish the series to see if it could possibly get better.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book messed with my heads in so many ways, but I would wish this sort of messing up on anyone. Get ready to question everything, you'll never see the world the same again.
It is not a to die for read. I was only kind of impressed. I loved the concept but it is quite unrealistic. Avery makes some choices which are dumb and strange. There is also something that seems to be a little bit of an install which situation. There is a small mention of an explanation as to why they would call I love to fast, but I don’t really buy it. I think that is the real thing about the book that I don’t like, I don’t buy any of the choices. It’s seems too simple and the things that could have been expanded in were not.
3.5/4 stars
I started this one on a whim because I left my purse at home and this happened to be sitting in my car from when I'd picked it up at the library.
Read the first couple of chapters on my lunch break and felt equal parts annoyed and intrigued. Came home and finished it.
This book had a lot of things I generally can't stand in a book:
-Cliffhanger ending? Check.
-Heroine who is super special and doesn't know she's super special? Check.
-Implied love triangle? Check.
-Terrible decision making on the part of the heroine? Check.
But yet, I really, really, enjoyed it.
A couple things really annoyed me though, that last sentence? Ridiculous.
The fact that Avery wears her contacts for three days straight drove me so crazy I had to text my non bookish friends about it.
How did they know the eye color of Madame Dauphins unborn child? That doesn't even make sense.
Who in their right mind, regardless of circumstance, flys to France with an absolute stranger? Particularly one who you say gives you the heebie jeebies? TSTL moment.
I started this one on a whim because I left my purse at home and this happened to be sitting in my car from when I'd picked it up at the library.
Read the first couple of chapters on my lunch break and felt equal parts annoyed and intrigued. Came home and finished it.
This book had a lot of things I generally can't stand in a book:
-Cliffhanger ending? Check.
-Heroine who is super special and doesn't know she's super special? Check.
-Implied love triangle? Check.
-Terrible decision making on the part of the heroine? Check.
But yet, I really, really, enjoyed it.
Spoiler
A couple things really annoyed me though, that last sentence? Ridiculous.
The fact that Avery wears her contacts for three days straight drove me so crazy I had to text my non bookish friends about it.
How did they know the eye color of Madame Dauphins unborn child? That doesn't even make sense.
Who in their right mind, regardless of circumstance, flys to France with an absolute stranger? Particularly one who you say gives you the heebie jeebies? TSTL moment.
Here’s the thing: It’s very entertaining and I enjoyed reading it. Also, I have a lot of respect for anyone who writes because it’s hard work so I don’t want to be overly critical. However, this is your stereotypical YA fiction. It has ALL of the plot points, if you know what I mean (spoiler: she’s NOT like the other girls). Honestly though, it kept me busy, and I didn’t quit halfway through because I was bored, which is more than I can say for some books. I’m also probably over the age range that this book is meant to appeal to. If you’re looking for a guilty pleasure easy read, this is a perfectly good choice.
Oh my gosh. I have been reading these reviews and it drives me insane when people rate their books based on a teaser and they haven't actually read it. What needs to be understood here is that yes, this story has a lot of romance. (And in my opinion, adorable romance) but it was more of a mystery than anything else. It had a very complex but captivating plot. You really have to think through the ideas. I definitely didn't expect the plot twist at the end. It was a super fun story and I cannot wait for the sequel!
Overall this was a good book that I would recommend to read. It does Leave a want for more and I can’t wait until I get my hands on the next one.
The character is not flawless and has some good character development throughout the story. The relationships with other characters and the main character are developed well.
Plot wise I felt like there was quite a bit crammed into one book. I think it was accurate and it wasn’t hard to follow. I didn’t have to pause and think about what was happening a lot but sometimes I needed a reminder on what was occurring.
It was a page turner but also not one that I was sitting on the edge of my seat for.
I took a star off for environmental description. I know it’s hard because of the difference in places and there were some good lines about description but I just felt like a little more in different spots could be beneficial.
Overall, a set up book in which I hope the sequel delivers and doesn’t go downhill
The character is not flawless and has some good character development throughout the story. The relationships with other characters and the main character are developed well.
Plot wise I felt like there was quite a bit crammed into one book. I think it was accurate and it wasn’t hard to follow. I didn’t have to pause and think about what was happening a lot but sometimes I needed a reminder on what was occurring.
It was a page turner but also not one that I was sitting on the edge of my seat for.
I took a star off for environmental description. I know it’s hard because of the difference in places and there were some good lines about description but I just felt like a little more in different spots could be beneficial.
Overall, a set up book in which I hope the sequel delivers and doesn’t go downhill
SO MUCH FUN.
I had so much fun reading this book and sometimes, that is all I care about when reading a book. I really enjoyed this book.
Avery finds an unique world within the Circle, filled with political drama. The main start of this book is about discovering the secrets of the Circle and fighting off the opposing families. They are the most powerful people in the world and control everything from politics to sports.
This book felt very much like an Ally Carter novel – lots of fun destinations (Paris! Istanbul!), cute boys, and high packed drama/mystery. I was always involved with what would happen next and it kept me on my toes. There also weren’t any straight paths to anything. One clue would lead to another clue and so on. It kept the action interesting. There are two groups that are interested in what Avery and Jack are after, so that added intensity also keeps everything moving along. Many scenes are filled with narrow escapes and spy tactics in order to get what they want.
Avery was a really strong character. I liked her the most because of her relationships with her mother and the people that she met along her many moves around the country. It was really sad and it made me connect with Avery. Even though this is a kind of common trope, I connected with Avery because I believed it. She wasn’t just saying it, but she was acting it too. Her relationships with both boys also added to her character and I liked knowing her through her relationships – something very common with real people and not just characters.
The romance in this book is really sweet. There is kind of a love triangle, but it’s not the most important part of the story and it’s pretty clear that Avery only feels for one side (compare to Sweet Evil). Anyway, Avery and Jack could even be considered insta-love. But I felt for them too. There is a passage in this book that talks about how relationships develop faster in high intensity situations, and I completely agree. Also, they knew each other for a while before the book began. Don’t worry though – no crazy declarations of love! I totally ship Avery and Jack, although I’m nervous about the cliffhanger.
Overall, I found this book so much fun! I loved every page of it. I can’t wait for the sequel and this was one of my favorite books of the year so far.
I had so much fun reading this book and sometimes, that is all I care about when reading a book. I really enjoyed this book.
Avery finds an unique world within the Circle, filled with political drama. The main start of this book is about discovering the secrets of the Circle and fighting off the opposing families. They are the most powerful people in the world and control everything from politics to sports.
This book felt very much like an Ally Carter novel – lots of fun destinations (Paris! Istanbul!), cute boys, and high packed drama/mystery. I was always involved with what would happen next and it kept me on my toes. There also weren’t any straight paths to anything. One clue would lead to another clue and so on. It kept the action interesting. There are two groups that are interested in what Avery and Jack are after, so that added intensity also keeps everything moving along. Many scenes are filled with narrow escapes and spy tactics in order to get what they want.
Avery was a really strong character. I liked her the most because of her relationships with her mother and the people that she met along her many moves around the country. It was really sad and it made me connect with Avery. Even though this is a kind of common trope, I connected with Avery because I believed it. She wasn’t just saying it, but she was acting it too. Her relationships with both boys also added to her character and I liked knowing her through her relationships – something very common with real people and not just characters.
The romance in this book is really sweet. There is kind of a love triangle, but it’s not the most important part of the story and it’s pretty clear that Avery only feels for one side (compare to Sweet Evil). Anyway, Avery and Jack could even be considered insta-love. But I felt for them too. There is a passage in this book that talks about how relationships develop faster in high intensity situations, and I completely agree. Also, they knew each other for a while before the book began. Don’t worry though – no crazy declarations of love! I totally ship Avery and Jack, although I’m nervous about the cliffhanger.
Overall, I found this book so much fun! I loved every page of it. I can’t wait for the sequel and this was one of my favorite books of the year so far.