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3.26 AVERAGE
3.26 AVERAGE
dark
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
sad
tense
fast-paced
Oh maaaaaan, what can I say about this book? If you thought The Struggle was epic, The Fury is EPIC. We learn the truth about The Other Power, Meredith's family secret, the spirit who talks through Bonnie, and who Alaric Saltzman really is. And in the process we cry like a bitch. Or at least I do. ;)
I tried to write this review without spoilers, but I really can't. I feel the need to keyboard smash (in a goodway!) about Katherine being the Other Power and having faked her death :O I'd only entertained the notion of her being the Other Power for a second, and I feel like it was written so that the reader would never entertain the thought seriously. I honestly had no idea where it was going and who the Other Power could be!
In my previous reviews I bitched about Elena and how she was such a ridiculously hard character to empathise with, given that she was pretty much the Regina George of the vampire genre. She was so shallow and petty that I never thought I'd relate to her, but she slowly became more tolerable, and I ended up liking her by the end of The Fury. Then she sacrificed herself trying to kill Katherine and I cried like a bitch D;
I thought the author was a nut for making such a horrible character the love interest of a vampire, and I couldnt see the reasoning for it. But now I think LJ Smith just might be a goddamn genius. The transition from asshole to angel in Elena's case is gradual, and even though she practically becomes a whole new person, personality-wise, it doesnt ever seem like that.
Overall; damn epic book, and even if you think you can't relate to Elena, YOU TOTALLY WILL.
I tried to write this review without spoilers, but I really can't. I feel the need to keyboard smash (in a goodway!) about Katherine being the Other Power and having faked her death :O I'd only entertained the notion of her being the Other Power for a second, and I feel like it was written so that the reader would never entertain the thought seriously. I honestly had no idea where it was going and who the Other Power could be!
In my previous reviews I bitched about Elena and how she was such a ridiculously hard character to empathise with, given that she was pretty much the Regina George of the vampire genre. She was so shallow and petty that I never thought I'd relate to her, but she slowly became more tolerable, and I ended up liking her by the end of The Fury. Then she sacrificed herself trying to kill Katherine and I cried like a bitch D;
I thought the author was a nut for making such a horrible character the love interest of a vampire, and I couldnt see the reasoning for it. But now I think LJ Smith just might be a goddamn genius. The transition from asshole to angel in Elena's case is gradual, and even though she practically becomes a whole new person, personality-wise, it doesnt ever seem like that.
Overall; damn epic book, and even if you think you can't relate to Elena, YOU TOTALLY WILL.
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
i haven't read this series in a long while and, much like always, i didn't feel like starting over from scratch—so i went into “the fury” more than a little confused. although i hadn't forgotten about the books being much different from the tv series—and not necessarily in a good way, but maybe i'm too biased to delve into this. whatever. i still didn't remember most of the differences, and it took me a while to figure out who was what. not going to lie.
2023 is the year i stop procrastinating my reading and complete as many series as i possibly can though, so here we are. the vampire diaries was my first many things, and my hyperfixation with it lasted quite a long while—to the point that i even purchased many of the volumes, wanting to experience the books as well, despite their differences.
i don't have much to say about “the fury” specifically, other than i recognize i am not anymore—and, you know, quite obviously—the perfect target audience for it. nonetheless, despite the simplicistic writing and storytelling, it was enjoyable and easy enough to read.
2023 is the year i stop procrastinating my reading and complete as many series as i possibly can though, so here we are. the vampire diaries was my first many things, and my hyperfixation with it lasted quite a long while—to the point that i even purchased many of the volumes, wanting to experience the books as well, despite their differences.
i don't have much to say about “the fury” specifically, other than i recognize i am not anymore—and, you know, quite obviously—the perfect target audience for it. nonetheless, despite the simplicistic writing and storytelling, it was enjoyable and easy enough to read.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was pleasantly surprised with this third installment. If you've been struggling through the first two, keep with it because the third is actually enjoyable and worth reading.
It is still cliche and predictable at times, but much improved regarding detail and the story itself. It gains a depth that the first two never even touched. The ending was unexpected, and while it's not what I would prefer, it fits the story perfectly.
I am still annoyed with the random scene changes which distract from the story and cause it to flow unevenly, but they are less frequent than in the first two. I am thinking by now that this is just a quirk of the author which she seems to be maturing out of.
While it's still not up to par with other series or novels of it's genre and themes, it's extremely improved compared to Smith's previous works in the series. I'm actually glad to have kept pushing on.
It is still cliche and predictable at times, but much improved regarding detail and the story itself. It gains a depth that the first two never even touched. The ending was unexpected, and while it's not what I would prefer, it fits the story perfectly.
I am still annoyed with the random scene changes which distract from the story and cause it to flow unevenly, but they are less frequent than in the first two. I am thinking by now that this is just a quirk of the author which she seems to be maturing out of.
While it's still not up to par with other series or novels of it's genre and themes, it's extremely improved compared to Smith's previous works in the series. I'm actually glad to have kept pushing on.
actually liked it more than i expected, so far the best in the series, now i really want to get the next one!
3.75!
3.75!
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I did like this book a ton better from previous ones within the series. 😅