Reviews

Taken by Katerina Martinez

anitak88's review against another edition

2.0

This book was just okay didn't really capture my intention didn't really stand out in any way to me. I feel like the author could have spent more time developing the world and the characters but I also I'm coming to understand that I'm not a fan of first person point of view narration so that may have led to a little bias for this book. Either way I will not be continuing with the series because I just wasn't able to get invested enough in the characters or the storyline

profesora787's review against another edition

4.0

So you are taken from the human world, to take part on the Royal Selection on the land of the Fae. How could this be you are only human, your mothers are mages and you can make dresses (that is the only thing she has going for her). But when presented with challenges our FMC keeps surprising everyone including herself. And what about the prince there is something that calls to her but also frightens her!! This is a slow burn romance, well written and character development. Need to get my hands on book 2 because that ending let me hanging!!! I think I found my new obsession.

araszurc's review

adventurous challenging emotional 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

4.25

morgiej25's review against another edition

4.0

The selection but with Fae. She's plucked from the human world and is a seamstress by trade but can make magic dresses which is super cool and unique. The trials are interesting but I don't know the rules to them and how they work so interested to see what the second book is like!

moonflower_buttercup's review against another edition

adventurous funny mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

ameserole's review against another edition

4.0

Welcome to the fantasy version of the Bachelor.

While I'm not a fan of the show, I did actually like Taken. Like might even be a bad word because I ended up devouring this book. In it, you will meet Dahlia. She's a human living a material world. Well, wait - that's wrong. She deals with material in the world. Yes, she's a seamstress and makes clothes for mages. A bunch of asshole mages.

Then one day, she's kidnapped and thrown into a trial to win the prince's hand. Long story short, she doesn't belong in this world because she's human. When they find out, well, it won't be good. At all. So, she's thrown into these trials with zero preparation. The only good thing she has is Gullie, her pixie.

It's interesting that no one knows who she is and I'm speaking human-wise. Then again, what the prince said at the end has me confused. I'm wondering if Dahlia is her real name or if she truly is part Fae. Or full Fae. Honestly, I have so many questions because we don't have all the information.

In the end, I'm so intrigued by fate and destiny. Mostly because the prince keeps freaking saying it to her. Like what is up guy. Tell us the truth already. I need answers and I can't wait to get my hands on the sequel.

jrkobb's review

adventurous hopeful mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

Fast paced read, enjoyed. 

courtchapman's review

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

ash2434's review against another edition

5.0

Oh snow, I hope I don't freeze.

gypsydawn's review against another edition

4.0

I'll admit, I snort-laughed more than I'd like through this book - not because it was really funny, but because it wasn't supposed to be... Dahlia just has a way of dropping a line that tickled that dry wit bone I like to nurture now and again. She's innocent yet snarky, oddly bold even as she is bashful and far too honest to survive long in the Fae world, and yet she does. I can't help it, I like her. I like her a lot. And when she meets Mira? Well, the gloves are off then and this mismatched duo really galvanizes the story and takes it to the next level, far more so than the dubious Prince.

I mean, the Prince is nice and all - good looking and mysterious, but he almost seems superfluous, even though he is fundamental to the plot... as in, there wouldn't be a plot without him. But really, the friendships that are formed and showcased here are the backbone of this narrative and why I kept reading, and why I will follow the series.

Perspective:

First Person, Single POV

Ending Type:

Episodic

Rating:

R

Romantic Dynamic:

M/F

My Final Verdict on Taken

Fiery and inventive, this is a series worth catching up to. The Fae are cold and brutal, yet the layers that are slowly revealed under that ice keep this book fresh and appealing - not to mention the friendships that inspire no small amount of envy in the reader - just me? Ok then.