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everayla's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
baylee_03's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
kneazle's review against another edition
4.0
I fell in love head first into this book. Loved seeing the other point of view of monsters but I wish desperately for a happy ending... But monsters never get a happy ever after right?
rilynn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-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
5.0
foxy_sloth's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
At first I was close to putting the book down and moving onto something else. But with a bit of a push it began to pick up a bit and after that I was hooked.
I'm not a huge fan of the way she writes this book but the story is really good. I loved the characters and to me they felt real.
Would i read this again? 50/50, I would probably read parts of it but probably not the whole thing.
Overall, the story was good! I loved the characters and how joan doesnt just sit back and watch things happen, she is an active and strong female character. And the way the story progresses.
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I hate that the aaron and joan romance didnt end with a kiss or something!!! I was truly hurt 🤕
I'm not a huge fan of the way she writes this book but the story is really good. I loved the characters and to me they felt real.
Would i read this again? 50/50, I would probably read parts of it but probably not the whole thing.
Overall, the story was good! I loved the characters and how joan doesnt just sit back and watch things happen, she is an active and strong female character. And the way the story progresses.
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firedew's review against another edition
It's REALLY YA, and not in a good way. I'm too old for that.
s_aski_a's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
thisbookishbee's review against another edition
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and to Hodder & Stoughton for the arc.
Sixteen year old Joan finds her world turned upside down when she discovers that she's a 'monster'. Not the kind of monsters that live under your bed - these are people, immortals, who are able to take time from mortals, thus keeping themselves alive.
Joan first discovers her secret after she accidentally steals time from her neighbour and from there everything spirals out of control. She finds herself involved in a war between monsters and the 'hero' who is destined to kill all monsters. If that isn't the kicker, the hero turns out to be the boy she's been crushing on. Forced into hiding with another monster from a rival family, Joan has to quickly learn what it means to be a monster if she's to save her family and the fate of every monster living in the world before Nick can destroy them all. All while battling her feelings for him and her budding friendship with Aaron.
I really enjoyed the book. It was fun rooting for the 'bad guys' and hoping the hero failed.
Sixteen year old Joan finds her world turned upside down when she discovers that she's a 'monster'. Not the kind of monsters that live under your bed - these are people, immortals, who are able to take time from mortals, thus keeping themselves alive.
Joan first discovers her secret after she accidentally steals time from her neighbour and from there everything spirals out of control. She finds herself involved in a war between monsters and the 'hero' who is destined to kill all monsters. If that isn't the kicker, the hero turns out to be the boy she's been crushing on. Forced into hiding with another monster from a rival family, Joan has to quickly learn what it means to be a monster if she's to save her family and the fate of every monster living in the world before Nick can destroy them all. All while battling her feelings for him and her budding friendship with Aaron.
I really enjoyed the book. It was fun rooting for the 'bad guys' and hoping the hero failed.
aly_ei's review against another edition
dark
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
moonlitmarauder's review against another edition
The plot feels disconnected and I don't really like the main female character or either love interest. It's giving forced enemies to lovers and I don't enjoy that, I like it when enemies feel more natural. It also feels like Joan learns about monsters and then suddenly knows a lot and also nothing at the same time lol