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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
This book was weird and awesome! I loved Meda's narration, she was so snarky, and I loved this world, and I can't wait to read more of this series!
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Cracked is a novel that came out of nowhere and took me by surprise. Initially I wasn't expecting more than a run-of-the-mill YA Paranormal. By the end of the first chapter, however, I was completely hooked!
Meda isn't quite sure what she is, but she knows it isn't good. See, Meda eats souls. And she likes it. Meda's mother always knew Meda wasn't like the other children - public schooling (or any schooling, for that matter) couldn't handle Meda and her tendency for violent outbreaks. Her mother's gruesome death has left Meda to fend for herself and Meda is more than capable of doing so.
After gaining admittance to an institution, Meda finally has her target cornered. She's had her sights on this man for a while, and now it's time for action. Unfortunately, there are others - some like Meda, some not - who arrive with plans of their own. When she's 'rescued' by a well-intentioned young man, Meda decides to make the most of it; Chi is a Crusader, a Templar seeking to rid the world of Demons. These demons he fights sound startlingly familiar to Meda. Here's her chance to find out just what she is - and possibly catch a snack or two in the process.
Cracked was, well, delicious. It was a fun, take-no-prisoners novel that I hadn't realized I needed. Meda was a fantastic character - though readers will either love her or hate her. She's snarky and rude and doesn't hide the fact that she is what she is. She had very few redeeming qualities - if any at all - and it's this anti-hero trait that made her so refreshing and enjoyable. The Knights themselves were all a great bunch too: Chi, the fearless leader who's just a few crayons short of a box; Jo, the no-nonsense girl who's haunted by a wound; Uri, the most adorable 12-year-old who practically worships Chi. I found myself truly caring for these characters and one scene even left me teary-eyed.
Not only did Crewe turn the likeable main character idea on its head, but she also did an absolutely wonderful job with the romance. The romance is between two secondary characters and I was rooting for them the entire time. If you squint a bit, there's a sliiight chance that Meda might have her own romance in the next book, but it really could go either way - and for once, I don't mind. Meda's character and the story itself are strong enough on their own to where I'm fine with the lack of a love interest.
Cracked was a short story, but one I was fully invested in and enjoyed immensely. If you're looking for a story that's outside the usual YA Paranormal, check this one out. This is a great start to a new series and I can't wait for the sequel!
Cracked is a novel that came out of nowhere and took me by surprise. Initially I wasn't expecting more than a run-of-the-mill YA Paranormal. By the end of the first chapter, however, I was completely hooked!
Meda isn't quite sure what she is, but she knows it isn't good. See, Meda eats souls. And she likes it. Meda's mother always knew Meda wasn't like the other children - public schooling (or any schooling, for that matter) couldn't handle Meda and her tendency for violent outbreaks. Her mother's gruesome death has left Meda to fend for herself and Meda is more than capable of doing so.
After gaining admittance to an institution, Meda finally has her target cornered. She's had her sights on this man for a while, and now it's time for action. Unfortunately, there are others - some like Meda, some not - who arrive with plans of their own. When she's 'rescued' by a well-intentioned young man, Meda decides to make the most of it; Chi is a Crusader, a Templar seeking to rid the world of Demons. These demons he fights sound startlingly familiar to Meda. Here's her chance to find out just what she is - and possibly catch a snack or two in the process.
Cracked was, well, delicious. It was a fun, take-no-prisoners novel that I hadn't realized I needed. Meda was a fantastic character - though readers will either love her or hate her. She's snarky and rude and doesn't hide the fact that she is what she is. She had very few redeeming qualities - if any at all - and it's this anti-hero trait that made her so refreshing and enjoyable. The Knights themselves were all a great bunch too: Chi, the fearless leader who's just a few crayons short of a box; Jo, the no-nonsense girl who's haunted by a wound; Uri, the most adorable 12-year-old who practically worships Chi. I found myself truly caring for these characters and one scene even left me teary-eyed.
Not only did Crewe turn the likeable main character idea on its head, but she also did an absolutely wonderful job with the romance. The romance is between two secondary characters and I was rooting for them the entire time. If you squint a bit, there's a sliiight chance that Meda might have her own romance in the next book, but it really could go either way - and for once, I don't mind. Meda's character and the story itself are strong enough on their own to where I'm fine with the lack of a love interest.
Cracked was a short story, but one I was fully invested in and enjoyed immensely. If you're looking for a story that's outside the usual YA Paranormal, check this one out. This is a great start to a new series and I can't wait for the sequel!
I do wish the story focused more on Meda hunting down bad guys to eat (Can we get a prequel, Eliza?), but that I finished the story in one sitting and am making an effort not to start the next novel immediately (it's late and I need to work in the morning) says a lot about how much I enjoyed this one.
Fun, fun, FUN.
Meda is delightful, especially when her narration almost seems as though she is a reader taking a peek at a YA novel of her own. This is especially fun when it comes to the romance.
And then I got punched in the face with emotion.
All the best books do that, I suppose.
Meda is delightful, especially when her narration almost seems as though she is a reader taking a peek at a YA novel of her own. This is especially fun when it comes to the romance.
And then I got punched in the face with emotion.
All the best books do that, I suppose.
I love everyone and everything in that book
But Jesus, what happened to Armand man I need to know
And my baby Uri
Chi and Jo are beautiful man OTP
Meda is perfect
I love it
But Jesus, what happened to Armand man I need to know
And my baby Uri
Chi and Jo are beautiful man OTP
Meda is perfect
I love it
Right from the beginning I found Meda insufferable and it really set the tone for the rest of the story. I kept hoping that she’d turn her attitude around, but by the time she did it was too little, too late.
Meda is part demon and she revels in destroying bad people and consuming their souls in order to sustain herself. She’s also really embraced her demon side and sees the rest of the world, and people especially, as things to use. Being in her head this whole book made her completely irredeemable. She way she thought about people, how she used them, how she had absolutely no regard for anyone around her. Ugh. Just gross. And her constant use of ‘gimp’ to describe one of the people who came to rescue her initially. It just all rubbed me the wrong way.
By the time Meda finally comes around and lets her human side through it’s too little, too late. I didn’t care to know how she felt and it took her far too long to feel those these. The book lost me by the midway point where I basically saw no end in sight for the repugnant character I was reading about.
As for the plot it felt a little jerky to me. Maybe that was because I was more focused on how awful Meda was and I barely paid attention to anything going on around her or maybe it was genuinely jerky. I felt a lot of the elements were more for shock value/plot advancement than actually contributing anything meaningful to the story. It almost felt like as soon as the story started to lull a little bit the author couldn’t allow that to happen so SOMETHING ELSE MUST HAPPEN and it produced this huge lurch in the story every single time.
Overall I just really wasn’t impressed with the story itself and I really couldn’t stand Meda. I wanted her to see the light of day, but unfortunately for her it was too little, too late. I practically skimmed the rest of the book after I mailed it in about Meda. I won’t be reading on in the series. If that wasn’t already obvious.
1.5
Meda is part demon and she revels in destroying bad people and consuming their souls in order to sustain herself. She’s also really embraced her demon side and sees the rest of the world, and people especially, as things to use. Being in her head this whole book made her completely irredeemable. She way she thought about people, how she used them, how she had absolutely no regard for anyone around her. Ugh. Just gross. And her constant use of ‘gimp’ to describe one of the people who came to rescue her initially. It just all rubbed me the wrong way.
By the time Meda finally comes around and lets her human side through it’s too little, too late. I didn’t care to know how she felt and it took her far too long to feel those these. The book lost me by the midway point where I basically saw no end in sight for the repugnant character I was reading about.
As for the plot it felt a little jerky to me. Maybe that was because I was more focused on how awful Meda was and I barely paid attention to anything going on around her or maybe it was genuinely jerky. I felt a lot of the elements were more for shock value/plot advancement than actually contributing anything meaningful to the story. It almost felt like as soon as the story started to lull a little bit the author couldn’t allow that to happen so SOMETHING ELSE MUST HAPPEN and it produced this huge lurch in the story every single time.
Overall I just really wasn’t impressed with the story itself and I really couldn’t stand Meda. I wanted her to see the light of day, but unfortunately for her it was too little, too late. I practically skimmed the rest of the book after I mailed it in about Meda. I won’t be reading on in the series. If that wasn’t already obvious.
1.5
I have to be honest and say...for the first hundred pages or so I was just like "is everyone on crack? this isn't even remotely exciting enough to be 5 stars..."
BUT....you know....that last 200 or so pages was pretty much awesomeness on top of awesomeness. I really liked Meda from the start. I found her to be funny and strong willed. Chi....I liked and didn't like him....Malachi Dupaynes is hard to explain, just sayin'. JO! shes such a bitch, I ended up loving her the most though. And Uri...They all made up a pretty awesome Foursome.
The whole concept of this book....I found it to be rather strange, yet intriguing. Modern day Crusaders? Demons? I am glad I listened to my friends when they rec'd this one. I probably would have overlooked it otherwise. You should definitely check it out and meet Meda and her friends :)
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BUT....you know....that last 200 or so pages was pretty much awesomeness on top of awesomeness. I really liked Meda from the start. I found her to be funny and strong willed. Chi....I liked and didn't like him....Malachi Dupaynes is hard to explain, just sayin'. JO! shes such a bitch, I ended up loving her the most though. And Uri...They all made up a pretty awesome Foursome.
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[It really, really, really was quite upsetting when the foursome turned into a threesome....POOR FREAKING URI, but, if he had to go, I am glad he died the way he did. Brave kid, no joke.]The whole concept of this book....I found it to be rather strange, yet intriguing. Modern day Crusaders? Demons? I am glad I listened to my friends when they rec'd this one. I probably would have overlooked it otherwise. You should definitely check it out and meet Meda and her friends :)
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Meda is like any other girl... except that she eats souls.... and she is a bit sociopathic.
While she was having a snack, she stubbles upon few people exactly like her. Trouble is, they want to kill her. Good news though, she is saved by the good guys who think she is a paragon of virtue. What's a girl to do?
She plays along, like a viper in the grass.
This was a fun book. Not earth shattering, but an interesting story and fun read
While she was having a snack, she stubbles upon few people exactly like her. Trouble is, they want to kill her. Good news though, she is saved by the good guys who think she is a paragon of virtue. What's a girl to do?
She plays along, like a viper in the grass.
This was a fun book. Not earth shattering, but an interesting story and fun read
I absolutely LOVED this book. The main character, Meda's inner dialogue was so funny and entertaining that I was getting strange looks as I was giggling while I was reading it!
It was also quite refreshing for the book to have no romance (well I shouldn't say no romance) just not any with the main character!
I did like the honesty of how Meda and Jo became friends and that it took time for them to forge it - instead of instabesties that can sometimes happen!
It was also quite refreshing for the book to have no romance (well I shouldn't say no romance) just not any with the main character!
I did like the honesty of how Meda and Jo became friends and that it took time for them to forge it - instead of instabesties that can sometimes happen!