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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
YA book review: this was recommended to me by a student. The plot just never came together for me. If I had to write a summary, I don’t think I could. There are twelve families who are a part of a global community/family/rivalry….this group basically runs the world. From here…eh, I’m not too sure. There’s a girl, a prophecy, violet eyes that seem to be a big deal, killings, and kidnappings. At the end, I’m still not sure who’s on whose side. The main plot points just weren’t fully developed enough for me. I will definitely not be reading the sequel.
2.5 stars. I loved the intrigue and the treasure hunt feel of the book. I also liked that nothing was straightforward, and that the twists were well hidden. However, I don't understand why, in order to move a plot along, there has to be such an overt love triangle. Young adult women are capable of liking two people at a time, and it's possible for them to be liked by two people at the same time, but the multiple cases of instalove lost me.
this book will have you second guessing what you learned as a kid. I love book about history but still have action aventure. this book will keep you on your toes. it was very interesting to read a book about Alexander the Great. there is a twist after each chapter. there are some shocks in this book that will knock you on your butt. there is so much i want to say about this book but i dont want to give it away. This book was a page turner. you will not be able to put the book down it will have you hooked within the first page. i warn you now that the book will leave you with the biggest cliffhanger that will make you want to scream. this book will have you wanting more. i am dying to read the next book. this book comes highly recommended.
this book will have you second guessing what you learned as a kid. I love book about history but still have action adventure. this book will keep you on your toes. it was very interesting to read a book about Alexander the Great. there is a twist after each chapter. there are some shocks in this book that will knock you on your butt. there is so much i want to say about this book but i don't want to give it away. This book was a page turner. you will not be able to put the book down it will have you hooked within the first page. i warn you now that the book will leave you with the biggest cliffhanger that will make you want to scream. this book will have you wanting more. i am dying to read the next book. this book comes highly recommended.
3/4. I didn't like how naive the main character started out but she got better as time went on. I can see myself reading the second installment.
So I was a bit disappointed with this story. First of all, I thought it was super weird that she would just leave with some strange guys she barely knows that says they know her family. I don't know seems sketchy to me. The author even tries to justify it be mentioning it in the story, but I'm still like nah. That was a weird and bad decision. The plot itself was relatively interesting though I think the whole union stuff was stupid. What like she gets married and something magical is suddenly supposed to happen? I also didn't like the romance. It felt super cheesy and forced.
4.0-4.5
ETA on 10/14/18.
Without giving away spoilers for the rest of the trilogy (which I have now read), this was the BEST book of the bunch. Strongest character stuff, strongest conspiracy plot, strongest relationship stuff...That's all I'm going to say.
ETA on 10/14/18.
Without giving away spoilers for the rest of the trilogy (which I have now read), this was the BEST book of the bunch. Strongest character stuff, strongest conspiracy plot, strongest relationship stuff...That's all I'm going to say.
Jury is out on this one. I love a good YA every now and then, but this one was troubling. I had a hard time following.... like I missed the first book or something. It’s a very intriguing subject and plot line... just seemed like I’m missing something. I find myself annoyed with novels that move along too slowly to establish a plot; this novel was in constant action but missing some structure. I may or may not seek out the continuation of this series.... if in a couple days I’m still thinking about our “Bella Swan-esque “ heroine , I’ll seek them out.
This was a fun, fluffy read. The characters were fun, and while I think Avery was a bit too smart for your average 16 year old, it was refreshing to have a competent main character for once. There were also a few plot devices that were silly or had gaping holes, but for a YA book I enjoyed it. Turns out the author lives in Albuquerque as well, so maybe I'll stalk her to find out what happens next.
So I went into this thinking it was going to be a multi-dimensional/time traveley book and I was sooooo wrong. It's actually kind of like a YA illuminati book, hahahah. Anyway, this book was okay. Nothing too special. I can't decide if I care enough to carry on with the series. We shall seeeeeee