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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
I've been a fan of Richelle Mead's writing for a really long time. She's one of the first authors I picked up when I first started reading the young adult genre, and I am always excited to read something new by her. I especially knew I'd have to read The Glittering Court as soon as possible, because it sounded super exciting and creative. And it totally was!
Adelaide was an interesting main character. She wasn't happy with her current situation, and when the opportunity arose to change it, she took the chance even when she had no idea what she was getting herself into. I enjoyed reading about her time with The Glittering Court, as it was not only fascinating to see what she had to go through, but I also loved watching the friendship grow between Adelaide and her two new friends, Mira and Tamsin. These two girls were really great secondary characters, and I'm hoping to learn more about their stories as the series continues. Also, there is Cedric Thorn, who was charming and completely adorable, and totally swoon-worthy.
The storyline for the book was really creative, described as The Selection meets Reign, both of which I've read/watched, and enjoyed, so I was instantly interested. Reading the book kind of felt like reading two different books, as the first half was completely different than the second half of the book. But it was all still very interesting, and I flew through the second half of the book much faster than the first half. The book closed in a way that left me both satisfied, but curious enough to keep reading if there are more books in the future. I'm assuming that there will be, and I'm super curious to know what will happen next for these three great friends.
Overall; I really enjoyed reading The Glittering Court. The characters and storyline were both very interesting, and the book cover is just stunning. I can't wait to add this book to my collection, and to continue the series as it goes along!!
Happy Reading!!
It was okay. Beginning hooked me and middle was okay, but ending just fell so short and kind of came out of nowhere? I did not understand the twist, it just seemed all over the place.
I really enjoyed the first half of this book! I couldn't put it down! The second half was a little bit too much of a twist for me...I was like, "what just happened!? nooo". Overall, though, I liked the book and I want to check out the next one in the series.
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It feels really good to read another novel by Richelle Mead. Once again, her novel kept my attention with is exciting characters and great story lines.
I hate to say it, but this book was just straight-up boring. It suffered from a distinct lack of depth, in both characters, world, and plot. Honestly, the series' concurrent companion novels set-up has a lot to answer for. This format forced the story to be told with plot points deliberately left out, characters who disappear inexplicably for long stretches of time, and multiple conversations that happen in-book with the actual dialogue conspicuously left out obviously to be dealt with in a future book. It just didn't make for a well structured story.
Having read some of the reviews on here, I discovered that this series is marketed as fantasy, which is probably the most ridiculous thing I've heard in a while. There's no magic, in this. None. Not even anything magic-adjacent.
The world-building was next-level weak. Taking things from reality and renaming them doesn't miraculously make them your own invention. You can call a bunch of mounted, red-haired, plaid-wearing, woad-painted people the Icori, but that doesn't make them any less the Celts. It's just lazy.
Anyway, in a turn of events that will shock no one, I am going to finish this series. What can I say, I have a three and a half hour round-trip commute a day, and I love to torture myself.
Having read some of the reviews on here, I discovered that this series is marketed as fantasy, which is probably the most ridiculous thing I've heard in a while. There's no magic, in this. None. Not even anything magic-adjacent.
The world-building was next-level weak. Taking things from reality and renaming them doesn't miraculously make them your own invention. You can call a bunch of mounted, red-haired, plaid-wearing, woad-painted people the Icori, but that doesn't make them any less the Celts. It's just lazy.
Anyway, in a turn of events that will shock no one, I am going to finish this series. What can I say, I have a three and a half hour round-trip commute a day, and I love to torture myself.
DNF-ed.
Maybe, someday I'll finish this one, but I don't think so. That's why I'm putting this here, so it's out of the Currently Reading section.
I liked the chemistry between the two lead characters, I liked them both, they were written very strongly and I remember I loved this book, even though it was a bit slow for my likings.
Maybe, someday I'll finish this one, but I don't think so. That's why I'm putting this here, so it's out of the Currently Reading section.
I liked the chemistry between the two lead characters, I liked them both, they were written very strongly and I remember I loved this book, even though it was a bit slow for my likings.
Reminiscent of The Princess Academy, but not as well done. Mead has a rather over-bearing style that makes everything a little too perfect without being subtle. Not sure I want to read the sequel.
I don't love the characters. I don't love the story line. I was really excited for the concept but it fell flat for me
adventurous
slow-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes