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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
This book seemed a little hard to get into at first, but I ended up really liking the story.
2009 Fall Challenge category: recommended by thisonenext
2009 Fall Challenge category: recommended by thisonenext
I really wanted to like this book! What a great concept: fairies are human sized, they are invisible to all but a few, and they are constantly trying to interact with humans.
The main character, Aislinn, could have been a great character--but the back story was not fleshed out. She wasn't as round as she could have been.
The main love interest of Aislinn, Seth, was completely unrealistic. Really? No questions asked? Really? There was just too much left out, too many holes. I will probably check out the sequel, and I hope that Marr hits her stride in attempt #2. We'll see.
The main character, Aislinn, could have been a great character--but the back story was not fleshed out. She wasn't as round as she could have been.
The main love interest of Aislinn, Seth, was completely unrealistic. Really? No questions asked? Really? There was just too much left out, too many holes. I will probably check out the sequel, and I hope that Marr hits her stride in attempt #2. We'll see.
I discovered Melissa Marr through a post somewhere on Facebook. Someone read this series and loved it. I checked the books, but decided not to get them. And then I googled for books set in New Orleans and stumbled upon this author again, although another series. I read the first book in that series and loved it and this series instantly landed on my wishlist. And then I discovered they were reprinted and the first book was available through Netgalley. Luckily Harper Fire granted my request.
This book was not what I had expected and I think I need to read it again to appreciate it for what it is. Because what you expect does color what you read. I read certain scenes with certain expectations and therefore didn't always like them. However, now I know that my expectations were wrong for most of the book (if not almost all of the book), I might read those scenes differently and might also appreciate them way more.
Because I think it's one of the best parts of this book. It's not the standard "human girl falls in love with a fae prince, despite the fact that he's actually manipulating her and not a healthy relationship choice". The book is actually addressing his behavior, it's calling him out when he needs to be called out and despite the fact that there are quite some cute and almost romantic scenes, the book never allows us to forget who he is, what he is and what his reason for doing this are.
Since the book is not following the expected patterns, it's also not always easy to follow what's going on. That's a compliment in this case. The reason I had issues understanding what was happening was that the book took a turn I hadn't seen coming. And I liked how the book challenged me that way. It kept me on the tips of my toes. I really had to focus on what I was reading. I really had to be fully present. I therefore can't wait to read the rest of the series.
This book was not what I had expected and I think I need to read it again to appreciate it for what it is. Because what you expect does color what you read. I read certain scenes with certain expectations and therefore didn't always like them. However, now I know that my expectations were wrong for most of the book (if not almost all of the book), I might read those scenes differently and might also appreciate them way more.
Because I think it's one of the best parts of this book. It's not the standard "human girl falls in love with a fae prince, despite the fact that he's actually manipulating her and not a healthy relationship choice". The book is actually addressing his behavior, it's calling him out when he needs to be called out and despite the fact that there are quite some cute and almost romantic scenes, the book never allows us to forget who he is, what he is and what his reason for doing this are.
Since the book is not following the expected patterns, it's also not always easy to follow what's going on. That's a compliment in this case. The reason I had issues understanding what was happening was that the book took a turn I hadn't seen coming. And I liked how the book challenged me that way. It kept me on the tips of my toes. I really had to focus on what I was reading. I really had to be fully present. I therefore can't wait to read the rest of the series.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Wicked Lovely was another pre-goodreads book that I just couldn't get into. It started off with my full attention and then gradually I started to wonder what I was reading and why the hell I was still reading it. When this used to happen I would start skimming and flipping ahead, so I can't even say for certain if what I did would consist of me actually finishing the book.
If someone out there wants to try and talk me into re-reading Wicked Lovely their welcome to it. I would probably do it if given the time to. I'm fully willing to admit that I just don't trust my own judgement when it comes to the books I read when I first started reading YA. Wicked Lovely wasn't my thing at the time. However, considering what I've read in other reviews I'm not sure it would be any better a second time 'round.
Take my rating with a grain of salt.
If someone out there wants to try and talk me into re-reading Wicked Lovely their welcome to it. I would probably do it if given the time to. I'm fully willing to admit that I just don't trust my own judgement when it comes to the books I read when I first started reading YA. Wicked Lovely wasn't my thing at the time. However, considering what I've read in other reviews I'm not sure it would be any better a second time 'round.
Take my rating with a grain of salt.
Dark, teen mystery, fun.
Long game is predictable but I'm still tagging along for the ride.
Long game is predictable but I'm still tagging along for the ride.
Kinda just boring. Almost what I wanted with cruel, ugly, true to folklore fae but not quite.
Another question to reread and finish some stupid YA series. Just meh, not horribly offensive, but not good.