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alexisneuville23's review against another edition
4.0
REVIEW: http://theliteraturelion.blogspot.com/2013/01/review-sweet-shadows-by-tera-lynn-childs.html
Gretchen, Greer, and Grace just found out they're triplets and all descendants from Medusa. They're the Key Generation, and some people want them to seal the gate to the abyss, while others want them to keep it open. And now there's someone who wants them dead. Gretchen consults in Nick, a boy who seems to know more than he is letting on; Greer tries to maintain her normal life while still being a proficient beastie-killer; and Grace is trying to have a normal relationship with Milo, even though she has no clue where her brother Thane is. Let's just say, they're lives are kind of a mess.
Of course, these girls are awesome. Truthfully, their all the girls I wish I could be. The only word to describe Gretchen is kick-ass. She knows how to stand up to a beastie and take them down. She's the strongest combat-wise in the novel. She's pretty sweet. Then there's Greer, who I find myself relating with. I tend to put up that wall, and not many people see me falter. Of course, I'm not as bitchy as her, but I know how to stand with my head high. Then there's sweet Grace, who is better with computers than with monsters. She's also the mediator, seeing as her sisters can both get hot-headed. I found myself easily relating to all of these girls!
For the romantic interests, there were quite a few twists and turns. It was predictable what was happening between Greer and her boyfriend, but he was a jerk. Then Gretchen and Nick, that was all WOAHHHH. I'm excited to see what happens with this couple. This was all over the place, but it a completely good way! Then there's Grace and Milo, and honestly, that's going to be hard to happen... Then there's the mystery card of Thane. No one knows what is going on with him, but Greer seems pretty curious about him. Maybe there's a way those two could end up together...? All I know is I can't wait to see what happens with Thane. Since the first novel we've been curious of him, but we won't figure him out until the third novel. My bet is that he is actually a god of some sort. I sure hope he's not Thanatos or anything, like his name suggests. I"m not sure where Childs is going with this, but I'm anxious to see!
I wish there would have been a bit more kick-ass beastie action. There was probably only two fight scenes between the girls and a monster...? I was hoping in this book that there would have been a little more. Regardless, I started to feel sorry for the monsters as a result of Gretchen going down into the abyss and learning more about them. I'm sure it makes the girls situation even more difficult.
This plot was INTENSE! I really loved with Childs went with this novel, and I'm glad it didn't fall into the sequel-trap. I CANNOT wait for Sweet Legacy! Come on, September! Come a little faster! :)
Gretchen, Greer, and Grace just found out they're triplets and all descendants from Medusa. They're the Key Generation, and some people want them to seal the gate to the abyss, while others want them to keep it open. And now there's someone who wants them dead. Gretchen consults in Nick, a boy who seems to know more than he is letting on; Greer tries to maintain her normal life while still being a proficient beastie-killer; and Grace is trying to have a normal relationship with Milo, even though she has no clue where her brother Thane is. Let's just say, they're lives are kind of a mess.
Of course, these girls are awesome. Truthfully, their all the girls I wish I could be. The only word to describe Gretchen is kick-ass. She knows how to stand up to a beastie and take them down. She's the strongest combat-wise in the novel. She's pretty sweet. Then there's Greer, who I find myself relating with. I tend to put up that wall, and not many people see me falter. Of course, I'm not as bitchy as her, but I know how to stand with my head high. Then there's sweet Grace, who is better with computers than with monsters. She's also the mediator, seeing as her sisters can both get hot-headed. I found myself easily relating to all of these girls!
For the romantic interests, there were quite a few twists and turns. It was predictable what was happening between Greer and her boyfriend, but he was a jerk. Then Gretchen and Nick, that was all WOAHHHH. I'm excited to see what happens with this couple. This was all over the place, but it a completely good way! Then there's Grace and Milo, and honestly, that's going to be hard to happen... Then there's the mystery card of Thane. No one knows what is going on with him, but Greer seems pretty curious about him. Maybe there's a way those two could end up together...? All I know is I can't wait to see what happens with Thane. Since the first novel we've been curious of him, but we won't figure him out until the third novel. My bet is that he is actually a god of some sort. I sure hope he's not Thanatos or anything, like his name suggests. I"m not sure where Childs is going with this, but I'm anxious to see!
I wish there would have been a bit more kick-ass beastie action. There was probably only two fight scenes between the girls and a monster...? I was hoping in this book that there would have been a little more. Regardless, I started to feel sorry for the monsters as a result of Gretchen going down into the abyss and learning more about them. I'm sure it makes the girls situation even more difficult.
This plot was INTENSE! I really loved with Childs went with this novel, and I'm glad it didn't fall into the sequel-trap. I CANNOT wait for Sweet Legacy! Come on, September! Come a little faster! :)
ssejig's review against another edition
4.0
Grace, Greer, and Gretchen are back and still fighting monsters. The book opens with Gretchen's apartment being blown up so she has to retreat to one of her safe houses. Luckily, her life has never been normal so she doesn't have too much to mourn. Greer and Grace, on the other hand, are trying to maintain their own status quo. Of course, when gods and monsters are both trying to kill you, it's hard to keep your life on an even keel.
In this book, we learn a little bit more about the destiny the girls as the "Key Generation" are supposed to fulfill. We also find out a little bit more about Gretchen's mysterious friend (or is he?), Nick as well as experiencing a trip to the Abyss. It seems that the line between monsters and humans isn't as clear-cut as might be supposed and the choice the girls have to make is going to be much more difficult than they had anticipated.
In this book, we learn a little bit more about the destiny the girls as the "Key Generation" are supposed to fulfill. We also find out a little bit more about Gretchen's mysterious friend (or is he?), Nick as well as experiencing a trip to the Abyss. It seems that the line between monsters and humans isn't as clear-cut as might be supposed and the choice the girls have to make is going to be much more difficult than they had anticipated.
pegahe's review against another edition
4.0
mini review since I have not enough battery to write a full one on my iPod.
basically, this book is a good installment to the series. there is action, more mystery, and some information is revealed. all in all it is enjoyable and I would say an improvement over Sweet Venom because now the reader knows the sisters and the author starts to go in depth with them. I found i liked the characters and I could relate to them. the only possible issue I noticed was that since there are three different POVs the story doesn't progress very well because each sister has different stuff going on. the book didn't feel complete enough with it's own plot. instead it felt like a continuation. you know after you finish a book sometimes you'll get this feeling that not much happened and you wish you could read more although rationally you know that a lot did happen? that's how I feel. I want to read more. I want some solid answers and I want to feel like the book is complete.
anyway I can't wait to read the sequel. the premise is fantastic and there's a lot of potential for this to be a great story, especially with the war, monster fighting and mythology. definitely a series to keep an eye on. 3.5 stars.
basically, this book is a good installment to the series. there is action, more mystery, and some information is revealed. all in all it is enjoyable and I would say an improvement over Sweet Venom because now the reader knows the sisters and the author starts to go in depth with them. I found i liked the characters and I could relate to them. the only possible issue I noticed was that since there are three different POVs the story doesn't progress very well because each sister has different stuff going on. the book didn't feel complete enough with it's own plot. instead it felt like a continuation. you know after you finish a book sometimes you'll get this feeling that not much happened and you wish you could read more although rationally you know that a lot did happen? that's how I feel. I want to read more. I want some solid answers and I want to feel like the book is complete.
anyway I can't wait to read the sequel. the premise is fantastic and there's a lot of potential for this to be a great story, especially with the war, monster fighting and mythology. definitely a series to keep an eye on. 3.5 stars.
lpcoolgirl's review against another edition
5.0
Great book, and we learned a lot of things, and I can't wait for book 3!!!
restingconfusedface's review against another edition
4.0
Solid 4.5
I just sped through this so quickly. I love how complex this world is and how there isn't clear good sides or bad. The characters are super likable and relatable plus they have much more to them than I originally thought.
How in the world does Thane play into this? Why does Nick lie half the time? Seriously how does Gretchen still trust him? Since I ship Greer with Thane and both Thane and Nick already know about the entire huntress secret life of theirs, how will Milo find out? Or how is he a part of that world? Is Thane a demigod like Nick? And maybe he went somewhere to figure that out when he disappeared. But Milo doesn't seem to be involved at all. Nothing about him is really mysterious or questionable like Thane and Nick were.
It's still unclear how Gretchen, Grace and Greer will manage guarding the gate cause they still have lives outside their responsibilities with that.
Oh and another thing did Grace's friends at school and classes just kind of disappear from her mind. It's just that they haven't really been touched for a long time. And Gretchen has kind of been missing for a while from school hasn't anyone gotten worried and maybe checked up on her? That was a big problem for her in the first book but it's kind of been forgotten. I get that under intense conditions like this the consequences are kind of left unknown until after the action, but I'm still curious.
I just sped through this so quickly. I love how complex this world is and how there isn't clear good sides or bad. The characters are super likable and relatable plus they have much more to them than I originally thought.
How in the world does Thane play into this? Why does Nick lie half the time? Seriously how does Gretchen still trust him? Since I ship Greer with Thane and both Thane and Nick already know about the entire huntress secret life of theirs, how will Milo find out? Or how is he a part of that world? Is Thane a demigod like Nick? And maybe he went somewhere to figure that out when he disappeared. But Milo doesn't seem to be involved at all. Nothing about him is really mysterious or questionable like Thane and Nick were.
It's still unclear how Gretchen, Grace and Greer will manage guarding the gate cause they still have lives outside their responsibilities with that.
Oh and another thing did Grace's friends at school and classes just kind of disappear from her mind. It's just that they haven't really been touched for a long time. And Gretchen has kind of been missing for a while from school hasn't anyone gotten worried and maybe checked up on her? That was a big problem for her in the first book but it's kind of been forgotten. I get that under intense conditions like this the consequences are kind of left unknown until after the action, but I'm still curious.