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2.9 AVERAGE
2.9 AVERAGE
Did Not Finish
I wanted to like this book, I really did. I love reading about Scotland, it's one of my favorite countries, but I just couldn't stand this portrayal of it. At first, I thought it was more medieval times but then their weapons were advanced so it confused me. Then there was talk about aircars and tv, etc and I just didn't understand the time period.
After living in Scotland and hearing those accents all the time, I can attest to the fact that what was written for dialogue did not make me think I was in Scotland. Occasionally, the author would write cannae or dinnae but not enough for me to remember the setting.
I didn't really have a connection to any of the characters and the love between John and Quin didn't feel real, especially since John had the opportunity to tell her what seekers really did and he didn't. Speaking of what seekers really do... what is that? Because I'm not entirely sure and with the title of the book being Seeker, I feel like I should know.
I was just getting so frustrated from lack of information, I couldn't handle it anymore. I don't typically not finish books but I would just like to spend my time reading something a little more worthwhile.
I wanted to like this book, I really did. I love reading about Scotland, it's one of my favorite countries, but I just couldn't stand this portrayal of it. At first, I thought it was more medieval times but then their weapons were advanced so it confused me. Then there was talk about aircars and tv, etc and I just didn't understand the time period.
After living in Scotland and hearing those accents all the time, I can attest to the fact that what was written for dialogue did not make me think I was in Scotland. Occasionally, the author would write cannae or dinnae but not enough for me to remember the setting.
I didn't really have a connection to any of the characters and the love between John and Quin didn't feel real, especially since John had the opportunity to tell her what seekers really did and he didn't. Speaking of what seekers really do... what is that? Because I'm not entirely sure and with the title of the book being Seeker, I feel like I should know.
I was just getting so frustrated from lack of information, I couldn't handle it anymore. I don't typically not finish books but I would just like to spend my time reading something a little more worthwhile.
I got an e-ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for my honest review. This one was a little slow to start, and it wasn't what I expected. About half-way in, the flow got better and it was easier to finish than it was to get into. It's sort-of sci-fi, but not heavy. The author was descriptive and did a good job of depicting the people and places so that I could picture them easily. The characters were likeable/hatable as they should be. My favorite was Maud. I appreciated the lack of profanity, but there is some drug use in the book (specifically opium) and a minor character resorts to becoming an "escort", so if you're looking at it through parent-goggles, those are the things to look out for.
Overall I enjoyed the book. I would read the sequel.
Would I recommend this to my fellow booklovers? Sure, if they liked the genre where youth are trained as assassins. It's nothing like hunger games, though... so don't think quite like that.
Would I recommend this to my teenage daughter? Probably not.
Overall I enjoyed the book. I would read the sequel.
Would I recommend this to my fellow booklovers? Sure, if they liked the genre where youth are trained as assassins. It's nothing like hunger games, though... so don't think quite like that.
Would I recommend this to my teenage daughter? Probably not.
This book for me was a little confusing. I like the concept of a girl raised believing so was being trained and brought up to be this big “seeker”. But to me it lost me a little in the worlds. I got a little lost in translation in this book. I like these types of books so I was a bit disappointed. *This was book was given to by netgalley in exchange for an honest review*
DNF at 17%.
This book is just not for me. I won't be posting a review on here or my blog.
I do want to note that many people are saying that this book is told from multiple POVs, but that is extremely wrong. It is told from the point of view of an omniscient narrator but tells the stories of different people during different chapters. #englishteacherproblems
This book is just not for me. I won't be posting a review on here or my blog.
I do want to note that many people are saying that this book is told from multiple POVs, but that is extremely wrong. It is told from the point of view of an omniscient narrator but tells the stories of different people during different chapters. #englishteacherproblems
The story is interesting, but why so gory?? It's so amazingly violent and bloody that can't read the damn thing. I can't honestly say I would put this in the hands of a young adult or recommend this to a friend.
Very interesting premise, and I really wanted to like it. However, I just found it disappointing and pretty depressing.
I received an eARC of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.
Hmph....I'm not sure where to begin. There were aspects of Seeker that I loved then there were parts I just couldn't overlook. Seeker tells the story of three friends who have trained a majority of their lives to become...well, Seekers. Though none of them really know what this means and won't know until they take their oaths. When the ugly truth is revealed, one turns on another and the whole thing comes crashing down. Quin (one of the main characters), her mother, and Shinobu escape to Hong Kong and start new lives while John is left seeking revenge.
Let's start with what I liked...I really liked the multiple points of view. I know a lot of people don't like this, but I kinda <3 it. There are four specific points of view: Quin, John, Shinobu, and Maud the Young Dread. Quin is really the main character as the synopsis suggests as plot revolves around her and her family, but the others are important too. Quin, John, and Shinobu grow up together and train to become Seekers together, but John is hiding a secret from his friends that once known tears them apart.
There's a bit, well more than a bit, of a love triangle :eyeroll: which you all know I hate. This one is no different, except the author did something that is fairly hard to do with me. She made me want Quin to like the other love interest!!! I really rooted for the guy and swooned over him ;) In fact I'll just say it, I love Shinobu! He is my favorite character and does the most changing throughout the book.
Now for what I didn't like...the plot holes. There were multiple times while reading that I felt like I skipped pages because there was that much of a hole in the story. The chapters skipped around as they bounced from one character to another and they were hard to overlook. Once the book got through the first part and started into the next section it flowed better for me. However I was ready to sit the book down by then, but forced myself to continue. And I'm glad I did. About 75% into the book, the plot and action really picked up and I found myself unable to turn the pages fast enough.
Overall, I was disappointed in the plot holes as well as the setting. I was very confused as to when this book was taking place. The training of the characters and their weapons choice led me to believe this book set in medieval times or at least long ago, then a flying ship (car) appeared and I was thrown for a loop. I was confused a majority of the book and would have liked more explanation. However the ending of this book saved it for me. I'm curious for the next one and am looking forward to reading more about this world and its characters. If you enjoy young adult literature, science fiction/fantasy, then give it a try. If you've already read it, I'd love to know your thoughts ;)
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Hmph....I'm not sure where to begin. There were aspects of Seeker that I loved then there were parts I just couldn't overlook. Seeker tells the story of three friends who have trained a majority of their lives to become...well, Seekers. Though none of them really know what this means and won't know until they take their oaths. When the ugly truth is revealed, one turns on another and the whole thing comes crashing down. Quin (one of the main characters), her mother, and Shinobu escape to Hong Kong and start new lives while John is left seeking revenge.
Let's start with what I liked...I really liked the multiple points of view. I know a lot of people don't like this, but I kinda <3 it. There are four specific points of view: Quin, John, Shinobu, and Maud the Young Dread. Quin is really the main character as the synopsis suggests as plot revolves around her and her family, but the others are important too. Quin, John, and Shinobu grow up together and train to become Seekers together, but John is hiding a secret from his friends that once known tears them apart.
There's a bit, well more than a bit, of a love triangle :eyeroll: which you all know I hate. This one is no different, except the author did something that is fairly hard to do with me. She made me want Quin to like the other love interest!!! I really rooted for the guy and swooned over him ;) In fact I'll just say it, I love Shinobu! He is my favorite character and does the most changing throughout the book.
Now for what I didn't like...the plot holes. There were multiple times while reading that I felt like I skipped pages because there was that much of a hole in the story. The chapters skipped around as they bounced from one character to another and they were hard to overlook. Once the book got through the first part and started into the next section it flowed better for me. However I was ready to sit the book down by then, but forced myself to continue. And I'm glad I did. About 75% into the book, the plot and action really picked up and I found myself unable to turn the pages fast enough.
Overall, I was disappointed in the plot holes as well as the setting. I was very confused as to when this book was taking place. The training of the characters and their weapons choice led me to believe this book set in medieval times or at least long ago, then a flying ship (car) appeared and I was thrown for a loop. I was confused a majority of the book and would have liked more explanation. However the ending of this book saved it for me. I'm curious for the next one and am looking forward to reading more about this world and its characters. If you enjoy young adult literature, science fiction/fantasy, then give it a try. If you've already read it, I'd love to know your thoughts ;)
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I didn't enjoy the beginning. I almost stopped reading after about 100 pages of poorly written, uninteresting action. Just as I was about to quit, I started to enjoy it more. The writing seemed better (or maybe I was just used to it) and the characters were beginning to have more dimension to them. I wish there were less focus on Quin and John and more on Maud and Shinobu. I don't know if I'd recommend it because, like I said, the first 100 pages are basically crap. But if it sounds interesting to you or if teen fantasy/adventure/sci-fi is your thing, go for it.