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lyriclorelei's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I read the first half of this so quickly and then just got stuck.
ambiiumm23's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
stiricide's review
1.0
DNF p. 200. 200 pages to quit it! Every review I read was in love with the characters and how they explored different versions of a self. I dont see it. Everyone in this book is clumsily developed, the plot has no rules and no direction. 200pp in, we're still meeting new people pulling new deux ex machinas. We spend an inordinate amount of time talking abiut tomato soup and self-shaming personal nervous tics. There's a dragon with all the answers but no answers. I can't do another 200pp of this.
emma_likes_to_read's review against another edition
5.0
A really unique story and a fresh take on the 'chosen one' trope. I loved the exploration of Hazel's anxieties and insecurities through how she interacted with the other versions of herself from other dimensions, and the way the story played with the question of whether the different Hazels were the same person or not.
ptaradactyl's review
3.0
Fun and different. Lots of unsubtle self-discovery, which is fine in a YA read.
bbailey10's review
5.0
I LOVE this book. It takes a common trope found in fantasy and young adult (the chosen one who must save the world) and turns it on its head, because she isn’t Chosen, she’s chosen by those who pull the strings. It’s such an interesting concept, with Hazel having to save the world from a random threat that just jumps through a rift between worlds. I also love that the book really addresses sexuality and doesn’t brush over the topic. The Hazels have various sexualities. It even addresses asexuality, which is often ignored in literature. Overall, an AMAZING book.
junimocats's review
1.0
this one was a slog. good premise but very poorly written. i really dislike when YA reads like middle grade. this one was all tell and no show. additionally, the plot was messy and didn’t really make much sense. all that stuff about “the powers that be” was incredibly off-putting and felt like a cheap fix for a massive plot hole. because (and this isn’t really a spoiler) it’s revealed that the entire reason this is happening to the main character is just to fuck with her? like it didn’t make sense. not worth the read, but i don’t like leaving books unfinished.
thisgirl_writes's review
4.0
A compelling YA novel!
Each of the Hazel's was uniquely brave and likeable, and the plot moved at a steady, fast pace.
Read my full review here: https://t.co/b8DZ1VpU3H?amp=1
Each of the Hazel's was uniquely brave and likeable, and the plot moved at a steady, fast pace.
Read my full review here: https://t.co/b8DZ1VpU3H?amp=1
shannonreadsalot's review
2.0
1.5 stars
In the back of Hazel Stanczak’s backyard, since the day she was born, there is a rift. This rift is somehow tied to other dimensions, and here’s the kicker - if Hazel moves too far from the rift, this big rip in the dimensions, then Earth will start to spiral. To study this phenomenon, government agents have been stationed on Hazel’s family property her whole life, and she is stuck there.
On Hazel’s sixteenth birthday, the rift is thrown out of balance and somehow moves locations, independent of Hazel’s influence. Plus, it turns out that other Hazels from different dimensions have been transported through the rift. Turns out, she is the Chosen One, and with direction from a Dragon sage, she must figure out how to save Earth as she knows it from the ever-growing rift.
This book didn’t…thrill me. So many events happened in the plot that were dragged out for seemingly no reason, and on top of that, the plot was all over the place. It wasn’t well put together and I kept asking myself “why?” as I read. There seemed to be no point to much of what happened. The beginning had potential, and even though I wasn’t thrilled about the sci-fi/fantasy combo, I eventually could have been on board with the wise dragon mentor. However, the “mentor” had almost no advice or answers to questions, so I kept wondering why she was even there. Again, I asked myself what the point was. The “Powers That Be” could apparently have closed the rift themselves, but chose not to because they, for unknown reasons, wanted to put an ordinary girl through the trouble of doing it herself. Again, why?
The one thing I appreciated seeing during the book was that Hazel was able to observe herself through an outside perspective when interacting with the other Hazels, which helped with her self-reflection and growth.
In the back of Hazel Stanczak’s backyard, since the day she was born, there is a rift. This rift is somehow tied to other dimensions, and here’s the kicker - if Hazel moves too far from the rift, this big rip in the dimensions, then Earth will start to spiral. To study this phenomenon, government agents have been stationed on Hazel’s family property her whole life, and she is stuck there.
On Hazel’s sixteenth birthday, the rift is thrown out of balance and somehow moves locations, independent of Hazel’s influence. Plus, it turns out that other Hazels from different dimensions have been transported through the rift. Turns out, she is the Chosen One, and with direction from a Dragon sage, she must figure out how to save Earth as she knows it from the ever-growing rift.
This book didn’t…thrill me. So many events happened in the plot that were dragged out for seemingly no reason, and on top of that, the plot was all over the place. It wasn’t well put together and I kept asking myself “why?” as I read. There seemed to be no point to much of what happened. The beginning had potential, and even though I wasn’t thrilled about the sci-fi/fantasy combo, I eventually could have been on board with the wise dragon mentor. However, the “mentor” had almost no advice or answers to questions, so I kept wondering why she was even there. Again, I asked myself what the point was. The “Powers That Be” could apparently have closed the rift themselves, but chose not to because they, for unknown reasons, wanted to put an ordinary girl through the trouble of doing it herself. Again, why?
The one thing I appreciated seeing during the book was that Hazel was able to observe herself through an outside perspective when interacting with the other Hazels, which helped with her self-reflection and growth.
maureenky's review
It seemed like a promising premise, but I got about a third into it and still nothing was happening. Neven really pissed me off. I understand she was supposed to be “cryptic mentor” but it was just plain obnoxious.