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sweettinker87's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
ateachersguidetoreading's review against another edition
3.0
I loved the original Trylle series (I have physical and Kindle copies of each book), and it is one of my go-to recommendations for my younger students, aged 12-15.
The Lost City was a good read, and I enjoyed following Ulla's story - I will definitely be recommending it. However, I didn't get into it as much as I thought I would, considering my love for the original trilogy, but that might have more to do with being 10 years older and a busier schedule.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC.
The Lost City was a good read, and I enjoyed following Ulla's story - I will definitely be recommending it. However, I didn't get into it as much as I thought I would, considering my love for the original trilogy, but that might have more to do with being 10 years older and a busier schedule.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC.
alyssaindira's review
2.0
**NO MAJOR PLOT SPOILERS WERE HARMED IN THE MAKING OF THIS REVIEW**
So, this book started off strong. it really did. I was excited and ready to dive into Ulla's story. The first page was captivating and the first chapter or so made me cry with familiarity. But then....the familiartiy became repetition and blandness. And nothing really happened in this book. The scenes toook too long to be anything of note. Or they were too short to add anything to the richness of this book. There wasnt alot of action. If there was any action, it was passive and just not enough to keep me entralled. I just do not think this story was set up properly. The way it unfolded, slowly, trying to build up relationships...I understand the background details being necessary but they did not really help. The storyline felt static. SO much I found myself skimming to see when anything would actually occur. And by the time it did, I no longer cared. The best thing about this book was all the tribal facts at the end, lmao
Alright, that is my ramblings. If you want your own, read the book.
So, this book started off strong. it really did. I was excited and ready to dive into Ulla's story. The first page was captivating and the first chapter or so made me cry with familiarity. But then....the familiartiy became repetition and blandness. And nothing really happened in this book. The scenes toook too long to be anything of note. Or they were too short to add anything to the richness of this book. There wasnt alot of action. If there was any action, it was passive and just not enough to keep me entralled. I just do not think this story was set up properly. The way it unfolded, slowly, trying to build up relationships...I understand the background details being necessary but they did not really help. The storyline felt static. SO much I found myself skimming to see when anything would actually occur. And by the time it did, I no longer cared. The best thing about this book was all the tribal facts at the end, lmao
Alright, that is my ramblings. If you want your own, read the book.
animelanie's review against another edition
3.0
Part of my Book Reviews for ReadPlus.
Very descriptive, lacking action - I think the next book in the series would have more action and adventure.
Very descriptive, lacking action - I think the next book in the series would have more action and adventure.
inkdrinkerdeb's review
5.0
Omg Amanda hocking you have done it again taking me back I I read the first book in 12 hours amazing now starting book 2
tippyloohoo's review
3.0
This was a solid addition to the world of the Trylle even if not the best out of the group (nothing will ever beat the original trilogy). The writing is good but needs a serious editing session as there are a number of word errors and at least one continuity error where in a character is said to be out of the house and then in the next sentence is in her room. Overall a worth while read and I look forward to starting the next book.
alwaysbooking's review
3.0
3 mysterious bloodline stars!!!
Okay so I read the Trylle trilogy way back when it first came out and really enjoyed it. I saw that Amanda Hocking was coming out with a spin off of that series and thought why the heck not dive into this and see what’s going on in the troll world. A whole lot of talking is going on in the troll world, and lies, we are back to lying again. The girl on the cover is gorgeous and she’s supposed to be Ulla but in the book Ulla describes herself practically like a rectangle, actually I think she uses those exact words.
Amanda Hocking does a wonderful job with world building, I loved the thought of the new city with all the different types of trolls and buildings. Oh and the names of the people are amazing. I liked getting to visit with old characters and of course we get tons of new characters in this one.
Ulla as a character to me hasn’t proven she is strong per see. She’s got emotional baggage obviously from being left behind and being raised by a sort of loving home in the beginning. However she’s tough in the sense that she is overcoming many obstacles in her past and she has been taught a lot by living with Finn and his family. I kind of wish she would’ve had a little more conflict in the city so I could’ve gotten a little more feeling for what kind of a character she was under pressure. She’s a very loving character she treated Finn and his family like her family which is shown by how she doesn’t freak out that Hannah is with her.
The side characters are always more liked by me, Pan is definitely a keeper. He’s so comfortable in his own skin and with who he is, I really enjoyed all of his moments with Ulla and his dog. I loved Ulla’s roommate and her love/hate relationship with having people around, I would love to see more of her archery skills.
Okay so I read the Trylle trilogy way back when it first came out and really enjoyed it. I saw that Amanda Hocking was coming out with a spin off of that series and thought why the heck not dive into this and see what’s going on in the troll world. A whole lot of talking is going on in the troll world, and lies, we are back to lying again. The girl on the cover is gorgeous and she’s supposed to be Ulla but in the book Ulla describes herself practically like a rectangle, actually I think she uses those exact words.
Amanda Hocking does a wonderful job with world building, I loved the thought of the new city with all the different types of trolls and buildings. Oh and the names of the people are amazing. I liked getting to visit with old characters and of course we get tons of new characters in this one.
Ulla as a character to me hasn’t proven she is strong per see. She’s got emotional baggage obviously from being left behind and being raised by a sort of loving home in the beginning. However she’s tough in the sense that she is overcoming many obstacles in her past and she has been taught a lot by living with Finn and his family. I kind of wish she would’ve had a little more conflict in the city so I could’ve gotten a little more feeling for what kind of a character she was under pressure. She’s a very loving character she treated Finn and his family like her family which is shown by how she doesn’t freak out that Hannah is with her.
The side characters are always more liked by me, Pan is definitely a keeper. He’s so comfortable in his own skin and with who he is, I really enjoyed all of his moments with Ulla and his dog. I loved Ulla’s roommate and her love/hate relationship with having people around, I would love to see more of her archery skills.
booksnbeanies's review
5.0
Ulla was abandoned as a baby and has no idea who her parents are or who she truly is really. When she has the opportunity to intern in Mimirin, she believes she will finally be able to discover her lineage. She finds out that her mother may be connected to Omte royalty and won’t be able to discover much information. During all this, Ulla ends up helping a strange girl who can’t seem to remember much about who she is or where she came from, but is definitely running from something. In the end, Ulla and her new friend Pan must leave Mimirin in order to try to find out more about Ulla’s mother.
I have always been a big fan of Amanda Hocking’s books, and this one definitely did not disappoint. I read the Hocking’s Trylle Trilogy a long time ago and given that this book is also about trolls, I thought I might be a little bit lost while reading this book, but luckily I was not.
I really enjoyed reading this book and thought it was a great start for this new series. All the characters were great, well except a few (*cough* Sylvi). I thought Ulla’s character was simple but interesting in way that you want to know more about her just as she does. Pan’s character was cute and I hope he and Ulla eventually become more than just friends throughout the series. I really liked how Dagny, Ulla’s roommate, changed in just the few week’s Ulla was in Mimirin.
I can’t wait to dive into the rest of this series and learn more about Ulla and what she finds out about her mother.
I highly recommend this book and all of Amanda Hocking’s books if you’re into YA fantasy.
Thank you, Wednesday books for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour in exchange for an honest review.
I have always been a big fan of Amanda Hocking’s books, and this one definitely did not disappoint. I read the Hocking’s Trylle Trilogy a long time ago and given that this book is also about trolls, I thought I might be a little bit lost while reading this book, but luckily I was not.
I really enjoyed reading this book and thought it was a great start for this new series. All the characters were great, well except a few (*cough* Sylvi). I thought Ulla’s character was simple but interesting in way that you want to know more about her just as she does. Pan’s character was cute and I hope he and Ulla eventually become more than just friends throughout the series. I really liked how Dagny, Ulla’s roommate, changed in just the few week’s Ulla was in Mimirin.
I can’t wait to dive into the rest of this series and learn more about Ulla and what she finds out about her mother.
I highly recommend this book and all of Amanda Hocking’s books if you’re into YA fantasy.
Thank you, Wednesday books for allowing me to be a part of this blog tour in exchange for an honest review.
labsandliterature's review
4.0
This was my first Amanda Hocking book so am new to the established world from her Trylle series. The Lost City is an urban fantasy though so the world was easy to slip into and I didnt need to go back and read the previous seriesUrban fantasy is a new favourite genre of mine and Hocking’s world is another I loved.
It was a fast paced plot that I devoured in a day thanks to lockdown 2.0 here in Melbourne. There was mystery throughout surrounding the main character and an intriguing romance that I can't wait to see how it develops. The ending leaves the reader on a massive cliffhanger and I was very glad that the second book arrived in the mail the day after I finished this one!
Thank you to @macmillanaus for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
It was a fast paced plot that I devoured in a day thanks to lockdown 2.0 here in Melbourne. There was mystery throughout surrounding the main character and an intriguing romance that I can't wait to see how it develops. The ending leaves the reader on a massive cliffhanger and I was very glad that the second book arrived in the mail the day after I finished this one!
Thank you to @macmillanaus for sending me a copy of this book in exchange for a honest review.
recordofabibliophile's review
4.0
I loved being dragged back into the world of Trylle. I actually enjoyed Ulla's story better than the events of Trylle. I can't wait for book 2 next month!
I love that Hocking gets straight to the point of the story and doesn't fluff around. Yet she has enough information to let your mind's eye see what is occurring.
4/5 for me!
I love that Hocking gets straight to the point of the story and doesn't fluff around. Yet she has enough information to let your mind's eye see what is occurring.
4/5 for me!