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moonwisher's review against another edition
2.0
I feel kind of bad even as I type this, but I was NOT impressed by Dangerous Creatures. In fact, 90% (or more) of the book was a complete and utter clusterfuck. I say that I feel bad, not because I expected much or because I feel guilty for my opinions, but because from the reviews I've seen, most people who read this at least enjoyed this book. No one really seemed to adore it, but it seems like it should be a solid 3/5 kinda book. But nope.
I usually don't like to write really long reviews for books I dislike (unless I'm particularly angered by them) so I won't ramble on. I would just like to say: I don't think the authors of this book really thought about actually planning anything in relation to this book. It's like they were more focused on just making all of the characters sound cool and badass, rather than bothering to explain any of their motivations. That was the real problem with the book. Every small thing that happened felt so disconnected from everything else, and Garcia/Stohl didn't bother to stop and make sure that the story would make sense to their readers. I don't know about anyone else, but when I read a book, I like to be invested in what happens to the characters. I want to know why they do something. I want to care about their feelings and hopes and fears and ambitions.
With this book, I was just frustrated. I don't remember much about the Caster Chronicles as I've only read the series once, but I remember loving it. So I can't imagine why this new spin-off pales so dramatically in comparison.
I usually don't like to write really long reviews for books I dislike (unless I'm particularly angered by them) so I won't ramble on. I would just like to say: I don't think the authors of this book really thought about actually planning anything in relation to this book. It's like they were more focused on just making all of the characters sound cool and badass, rather than bothering to explain any of their motivations. That was the real problem with the book. Every small thing that happened felt so disconnected from everything else, and Garcia/Stohl didn't bother to stop and make sure that the story would make sense to their readers. I don't know about anyone else, but when I read a book, I like to be invested in what happens to the characters. I want to know why they do something. I want to care about their feelings and hopes and fears and ambitions.
With this book, I was just frustrated. I don't remember much about the Caster Chronicles as I've only read the series once, but I remember loving it. So I can't imagine why this new spin-off pales so dramatically in comparison.
danidep's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
allie_love's review against another edition
2.0
A lot harder to get in to than the first series and quite frankly not nearly as interesting. Also not a fan of the cliffhanger... seemed a bit muddled, just like the book itself.
greylandreviews's review against another edition
DNF at %5
I kinda forgot how much I dislike Lena as a character... and everybody else...
I kinda forgot how much I dislike Lena as a character... and everybody else...
amaliea's review against another edition
2.0
2.5*
I don't like giving books a low rating, but this book just didn't work that well for me. The plot wasn't that good. I had hoped for more action and excitement. There's was some parts of the book, and some characters, that I quite enjoyed. That's why this is a 2.5 stars book for me.
I don't like giving books a low rating, but this book just didn't work that well for me. The plot wasn't that good. I had hoped for more action and excitement. There's was some parts of the book, and some characters, that I quite enjoyed. That's why this is a 2.5 stars book for me.
lexy155's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dieciseisl's review against another edition
No tiene nada de la saga original, de hecho lo leo y no avanzo más que un par de páginas con suerte.
merlin_reads's review
3.0
So I'm going to be honest, I wasn't super excited going into this book. I hated Ridley with every fiber of my being when I read the Beautiful Creatures series. And here's a spin-off that focuses entirely on her...yay.
But I didn't hate it. I know, I'm shocked too. But here's the thing. The parts that I liked had nothing to do with Ridley.
So let's talk about this book. Ridley and Link drive off to New York together, but for different reasons. Link wants to find a new band and make music, Ridley needs to turn in a drummer because she lost a game of poker. Yup, you read that right. She's trading her boyfriend for a poker debt she owes. Classy right? So Link thinks he found a new band but really he's just a pawn in Ridley's poor life choices.
Guys, I really do not understand the Ridley/Link relationship. Not that I really like either of them but they do not make any sense together. Not even in the opposites attract way.
Anyway...
So what did I like about this story that rated it 3 stars? Mostly the new character of Nox - the mysterious "villain" of the story. He was one of the only characters to really come alive in the story and I found myself interested in what was going on with him. There were also Link's new bandmates. They were a motley crew but I enjoyed watching their interactions. And let's be honest, Floyd was a much better match for Link then Ridley would ever be.
But honestly, while I didn't hate this book, this series really did not need to be written. Ridley is not a strong enough, nor likable enough, to hold her own book series. But since I own both of them, I'm off to read the second.
But I didn't hate it. I know, I'm shocked too. But here's the thing. The parts that I liked had nothing to do with Ridley.
So let's talk about this book. Ridley and Link drive off to New York together, but for different reasons. Link wants to find a new band and make music, Ridley needs to turn in a drummer because she lost a game of poker. Yup, you read that right. She's trading her boyfriend for a poker debt she owes. Classy right? So Link thinks he found a new band but really he's just a pawn in Ridley's poor life choices.
Guys, I really do not understand the Ridley/Link relationship. Not that I really like either of them but they do not make any sense together. Not even in the opposites attract way.
Anyway...
So what did I like about this story that rated it 3 stars? Mostly the new character of Nox - the mysterious "villain" of the story. He was one of the only characters to really come alive in the story and I found myself interested in what was going on with him. There were also Link's new bandmates. They were a motley crew but I enjoyed watching their interactions. And let's be honest, Floyd was a much better match for Link then Ridley would ever be.
But honestly, while I didn't hate this book, this series really did not need to be written. Ridley is not a strong enough, nor likable enough, to hold her own book series. But since I own both of them, I'm off to read the second.