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hollywouldread's review against another edition
3.0
The concept is fun and I had high hopes … sadly, none were ever really delivered.
All but one character (the real hero - Mitch) have literally ZERO redeeming qualities, so I hated them all and didn’t care what happened to them. I know it’s a book about villains but both of the MCs are just twatty academic boys and the sisters suffer a complete lack substance. I found the way the book jumps back and forth clunky and often it interrupted some of the better moments of action, ruining the overall pace. It is also riddled with nonsense/convenient plot devices that frustrated me, as they often came up right at the moment I felt it getting better.
The book is well enough written, easy to digest, and I could definitely see myself having enjoyed this more a few years ago. Honestly, though, just a very mediocre read.
All but one character (the real hero - Mitch) have literally ZERO redeeming qualities, so I hated them all and didn’t care what happened to them. I know it’s a book about villains but both of the MCs are just twatty academic boys and the sisters suffer a complete lack substance. I found the way the book jumps back and forth clunky and often it interrupted some of the better moments of action, ruining the overall pace. It is also riddled with nonsense/convenient plot devices that frustrated me, as they often came up right at the moment I felt it getting better.
The book is well enough written, easy to digest, and I could definitely see myself having enjoyed this more a few years ago. Honestly, though, just a very mediocre read.
tlwd's review against another edition
I'm personally not a big fan of time skips, and this book goes back and forth faster than a tennis match. Also, I'm having a hard time liking any of the characters.
meagenpollock's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
leilaxx's review against another edition
4.0
The storyline unfolds in an array of intricacies, with multifaceted characters, each bearing the weight associated with their broken pasts, fervently desperate for restoration and renewal within this second chance they have of life.
As I had to hand this book to the library momentarily, my journey through it was a matter of patience and thought. Nonetheless, the momentary break only deepened my appreciation. V.E. Schwab, a skilled writer, creates characters so exquisitely flawed that their warted personalities glint with insanity and stillness, creating an intriguing yet tense turn of events.
As I had to hand this book to the library momentarily, my journey through it was a matter of patience and thought. Nonetheless, the momentary break only deepened my appreciation. V.E. Schwab, a skilled writer, creates characters so exquisitely flawed that their warted personalities glint with insanity and stillness, creating an intriguing yet tense turn of events.
livia_09's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
dennisdensjette's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5