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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I feel like this book was both simultaneously everything and nothing, all at the same time. Before you read this make sure you refresh yourself on (or even re-read) the original Mara Dayer trilogy. I loved the new characters introduced and I enjoyed the different perspective on Mara and Noah's relationship. But I just found this book so confusing. I feel like this book was a frantic 'dot to dot' that was confusing to follow and didn't really do much except unearth old plot lines.
Nothing really happened? But it was still fun to be back in this story
Let's see... I loved it, all the plot was good and things got twisted at some point. I was very surprised of some disappointing reviews about this book before I read it, I thought I wouldn´t like it BUT I DID! Of course there are so many things I hated or frustrated me but in general it is a 4.5 stars for me. (Seriously, there are things that really annoyed me but anyways)
I received an advance e-galley of this book from the publisher (via Edelweiss) in exchange for an honest review.
I should probably have revisited the Mara Dyer trilogy before starting this one, because I spent a lot of time at the beginning trying to remember what happened in those books, the last of which I read over two years ago. This book doesn't waste a lot of time rehashing everything that went down in the previous series (a trait I generally appreciate), so if you also need refreshers for things you knew five minutes ago, much less a couple of years ago, it would be worth taking the time to brush up. This book is melancholy and dark, and the characters have not gone on to live blissful, carefree lives. They still have to struggle with their "gifts", and their family legacies. Despite the high stakes, most of this book felt quite slow. The last quarter, however, reminded me why I keep picking up this author. The tension ratcheted and despite being pretty sure throughout most of the book that I was going to let this series die for me after this book, I have to admit that I'll probably pick it up because I just can't let go.
I should probably have revisited the Mara Dyer trilogy before starting this one, because I spent a lot of time at the beginning trying to remember what happened in those books, the last of which I read over two years ago. This book doesn't waste a lot of time rehashing everything that went down in the previous series (a trait I generally appreciate), so if you also need refreshers for things you knew five minutes ago, much less a couple of years ago, it would be worth taking the time to brush up. This book is melancholy and dark, and the characters have not gone on to live blissful, carefree lives. They still have to struggle with their "gifts", and their family legacies. Despite the high stakes, most of this book felt quite slow. The last quarter, however, reminded me why I keep picking up this author. The tension ratcheted and despite being pretty sure throughout most of the book that I was going to let this series die for me after this book, I have to admit that I'll probably pick it up because I just can't let go.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
there’s a part of me that kinda wishes i’d stopped at the end of the trilogy so i could live in ignorant bliss. this book somehow managed to upturn every single good thing about those books (but not in a bad way). i know everything has to go wrong before it can be right again, but i just want everyone to be okay and happy!!
i love love love being able to know what Noah’s thinking because we haven’t really up until this book. and i know he was really going through it and had his own problems throughout the trilogy, but this book really highlighted just how bad everything’s gotten for him. at times it felt so incredibly heavy. (and i didn’t expect to feel so called out like i did whilst reading)
if there’s anything that Michelle Hodkin is fantastic at, it’s leaving a book on a massive cliffhanger. i really wasn’t expecting this one and i’m excited to see where it goes in the next one.
i love love love being able to know what Noah’s thinking because we haven’t really up until this book. and i know he was really going through it and had his own problems throughout the trilogy, but this book really highlighted just how bad everything’s gotten for him. at times it felt so incredibly heavy. (and i didn’t expect to feel so called out like i did whilst reading)
if there’s anything that Michelle Hodkin is fantastic at, it’s leaving a book on a massive cliffhanger. i really wasn’t expecting this one and i’m excited to see where it goes in the next one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt
Good. Not amazing. Weird pacing; it started off agonizingly slow, and then sped up suddenly in the middle so fast I think I suffered whip lash. Loved the characters, as usual. Became thoroughly confused by the end, though.
Side note, I've started a blog! For a more in depth review of "The Becoming of Noah Shaw" please check it out:
https://thanksforthestories.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-becoming-of-noah-shaw-posing-thrice.html
Side note, I've started a blog! For a more in depth review of "The Becoming of Noah Shaw" please check it out:
https://thanksforthestories.blogspot.com/2017/12/the-becoming-of-noah-shaw-posing-thrice.html
I was really disappointed by this book, the Mara Dyer series was amazing - so when I started this one I expected so much more. The story dragged a LOT in the beginning and really didn't get going until the last 10% of the book for me.
I don't know if I'll read the next one, but as for that last minute twist? I liked it - the Mara/Noah dynamic needed a shake up and this provided that.
This author could really use a new series to restart and refresh her inspiration in my opinion.
I don't know if I'll read the next one, but as for that last minute twist? I liked it - the Mara/Noah dynamic needed a shake up and this provided that.
This author could really use a new series to restart and refresh her inspiration in my opinion.
Nie že by to bolo úplne zlé, ale... autorka sa nemala pokúšať o ďalšiu trilógiu. Celkom sklamanie. A to som Maru Dyerovú považovala za fakt dobrú YA.
it may be my fault for not re-reading mara dyer before reading this, but I really struggled with this book. i would find the thread and follow it for a couple chapters, then lose it again. as for the ending, no spoilers because im not entirely sure what happened or what was admitted. im just confused.
I'm so bummed to give this one only 3.5 stars. There were a few parts that I really enjoyed, but some were just confusing and did not wow-ed me. I had so much hype for this book, so I can't help but be a little disappointed. I just hope that the next one will be much better