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3.49 AVERAGE
3.49 AVERAGE
I thoroughly enjoyed Noah's perspective, but the story started to get really confusing. However, newly introduced characters add depth to the "Mara Dyer universe" and the banter was still immaculate and, despite not being very plot-driven, the novel got me hooked- read it in two days.
This gave Noah a new light for me and I always loved him but now I'm not sure I like Mara anymore.... I respect Noah a lot more after reading this one.
(why do I constantly wait two days before rating a book on goodreads?? I do not know)
I loved the Mara Dyer series very, very much and was thrilled to get back with this band of crazy misfits. To be honest, I thought this would be a 5-stars read and I am a bit sad to rate it lower for now.
I had a great time reading this, it was very entertaining, but the plot felt confusing at the beginning - probably my time to get used to it again and back into what the series was about, who were these characters and so on... you get the gist. It's been SO LONG since the series ended.
I still really enjoyed the characters, even if, for this time... I got quite bothered by Mara somehow. She's one twisted character I loved in the series, and now... I don't know. I just don't know what to think.
I still love Noah very, very much.
I'm making no sense and I should stop here - I'll write something more coherent. Maybe. Soon :)
I loved the Mara Dyer series very, very much and was thrilled to get back with this band of crazy misfits. To be honest, I thought this would be a 5-stars read and I am a bit sad to rate it lower for now.
I had a great time reading this, it was very entertaining, but the plot felt confusing at the beginning - probably my time to get used to it again and back into what the series was about, who were these characters and so on... you get the gist. It's been SO LONG since the series ended.
I still really enjoyed the characters, even if, for this time... I got quite bothered by Mara somehow. She's one twisted character I loved in the series, and now... I don't know. I just don't know what to think.
I still love Noah very, very much.
I'm making no sense and I should stop here - I'll write something more coherent. Maybe. Soon :)
I'm fully aware that my review for this series is always overshadowed by a huge bias.
Mostly because this is possibly my favourite series.
Listen, I adore Noah, I understand Noah and when this series was announced a thrill of finally hearing more of his perspective overcame me. Noah is a broken boy, he's got massive issues and the book doesn't shy away from the most graphic of his thoughts (therefore the wonderful trigger warning). The book to me is a perfect representation of Noah: interesting, full of secrets, dark, sarcastic (with undertones of self loathing and hollowness) and most of all, captivating.
Another brilliant book, so excited to see how this story unfolds.
(Mara, my wonderful character, so excited to see more of her from another character's perspective)
Mostly because this is possibly my favourite series.
Listen, I adore Noah, I understand Noah and when this series was announced a thrill of finally hearing more of his perspective overcame me. Noah is a broken boy, he's got massive issues and the book doesn't shy away from the most graphic of his thoughts (therefore the wonderful trigger warning). The book to me is a perfect representation of Noah: interesting, full of secrets, dark, sarcastic (with undertones of self loathing and hollowness) and most of all, captivating.
Another brilliant book, so excited to see how this story unfolds.
(Mara, my wonderful character, so excited to see more of her from another character's perspective)
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
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
IDK HOW TO FEEL. i have such an intense hatred for this book actually. compared to the original series this was such a disappointment but it’s so.. idk how to describe it other than realistic. because in my opinion the original series was a romantic tragedy, so this book is realistically how mara and noah’s story would continue. but seeing mara from an outside perspective is not for the weak. she is THE unreliable narrator, but seeing her just as the ANTI-hero that she is for once is so jarring. i don’t know what to rate this because it is consistent with its insane plot twists but i DREAD having to read it. i’m so mad and annoyed and waiting for some sort of happily ever after that is never going to happen. mara will always be a murderer no matter how much resolution we get, and she’s just changed so much since the first book that i just can’t force myself to read this. michelle hodkin is only capable of writing captivating novels, PARABLES even, but somehow i still wish this book could go away. one thing i hated was how freaky they were.. but obv that’s just a me problem. also i love jamie. ALSO i had this complaint about the last book but i hate how adult the characters are trying to be while being teens. like wdym mara’s never gonna go home again????? even if it’s dangerous she’s just gonna abandon her family??? she’s a teenager????! idk i get it, but it still icked me out.
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
god this sucked
The Becoming of Noah Shaw picks up where the Mara Dyer trilogy ended. It follows Noah Shaw and his girlfriend Mara Dyer. I honestly think the series could’ve ended with the Mara Dyer trilogy instead of continuing the story on with Noah.
The first 100 or so pages of the book were very good. But after that, it really started to drag on. I kept telling myself it was going to get good again but it was still dragging on at page 250. After that, I gave up and put the book down.
1.5 out of 5 stars
The first 100 or so pages of the book were very good. But after that, it really started to drag on. I kept telling myself it was going to get good again but it was still dragging on at page 250. After that, I gave up and put the book down.
1.5 out of 5 stars
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The Becoming of Noah Shaw was one of my most anticipated reads of the year. I was a ginormous fan of the Mara Dyer trilogy. I was thrilled to learn that there would be more from Noah’s POV.
It took me a bit to find my bearings in the story. I probably should’ve read a recap of the 3rd Mara book but I was too anxious to jump right in. That feeling of being a bit untethered, of never knowing exactly what was going on never went away though. There’s just a general WTF-ness to Michelle Hodkin’s books and I think this was probably the most WTF filled one yet.
Noah is the Noah we all fell in love with before. Being in his head was a bit different but I still loved him. He’s sexy, brooding, and angsty but his love and passion for Mara is extraordinary. I love him.
I do feel like most of the other characters fell a little flat. There’s so much going on in Noah’s head all the time, it’s hard to get a feel on everyone else. This also adds to the feeling of not knowing who is friend of foe, so it was probably done with purpose.
The Becoming of Noah Shaw was pretty impossible to put down despite not much happening in the book. It was captivating but I do hope that this one set up a lot of events for book two. I don’t think any questions were answered in this book, but I don’t expect them to be answered in the next one either. I’m just along for the WTF ride. I’m completely ready for that with Noah as my guide. Especially after that ending. Woah!
It took me a bit to find my bearings in the story. I probably should’ve read a recap of the 3rd Mara book but I was too anxious to jump right in. That feeling of being a bit untethered, of never knowing exactly what was going on never went away though. There’s just a general WTF-ness to Michelle Hodkin’s books and I think this was probably the most WTF filled one yet.
Noah is the Noah we all fell in love with before. Being in his head was a bit different but I still loved him. He’s sexy, brooding, and angsty but his love and passion for Mara is extraordinary. I love him.
I do feel like most of the other characters fell a little flat. There’s so much going on in Noah’s head all the time, it’s hard to get a feel on everyone else. This also adds to the feeling of not knowing who is friend of foe, so it was probably done with purpose.
The Becoming of Noah Shaw was pretty impossible to put down despite not much happening in the book. It was captivating but I do hope that this one set up a lot of events for book two. I don’t think any questions were answered in this book, but I don’t expect them to be answered in the next one either. I’m just along for the WTF ride. I’m completely ready for that with Noah as my guide. Especially after that ending. Woah!
I AM SO NOT OKEY WITH THAT ENDING AND MY BABY NOAH SUFFERING SO MUCH WHY IS THIS HAPPENING I NEED BOOK TWO NOW