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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
I pickd this up longing for something to fill the void of The Selection. This was sort of like that but not really. I found the characters to be slightly more annoying. The plot moved well though.
This was a strange mix of items that I can't even put it into words. It felt like it was set in the 1800s, but where it was set is what kept throwing me off. Initially I thought we were in the equivalent of England & then went to America (the "New World") with what sounded like the native American Indians tribes, but then the tribes suddenly felt Celtic/Scottish with their tartan plaids, so I really don't know where we were. It was ok, but I did not love it like her Vampire Academy series.
i think her writing is getting better. the characters were richer than the vampire academy people, even if the premise was a little ... archaic?
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This book is pretty much exactly what it promises - a rich girl acts poor to escape her life and then goes to the new world to find a husband. It's fine, it's cute but nothing world shattering. Mead seems to be trying to create a "new" country but it's somehow just a mix of noble-savage Native Americans and the Scottish. They really didn't talk about the clothing more than any regency and less than many of them. The heroine has moments of sheer stupidity and it's clearly a set up for a series (the other two main female characters have OBVIOUS BACKSTORY that we don't get to see) but overall perfectly readable.
This book is pretty much exactly what it promises - a rich girl acts poor to escape her life and then goes to the new world to find a husband. It's fine, it's cute but nothing world shattering. Mead seems to be trying to create a "new" country but it's somehow just a mix of noble-savage Native Americans and the Scottish. They really didn't talk about the clothing more than any regency and less than many of them. The heroine has moments of sheer stupidity and it's clearly a set up for a series (the other two main female characters have OBVIOUS BACKSTORY that we don't get to see) but overall perfectly readable.
I was expecting a light, fun read, which unfortunately wasn’t what I received in this book. It is labeled as YA fantasy, but I would say it’s more of an adult historical novel that takes place in a fictional world (although the main character is age 17-18 throughout the book, which I guess is why it’s YA).
I just honestly couldn’t get into it. I did finish, but I don’t have a strong desire to read the next book in the series. I think it was just a bit too slow for me.
I just honestly couldn’t get into it. I did finish, but I don’t have a strong desire to read the next book in the series. I think it was just a bit too slow for me.
At times this story really dragged. There were many interesting aspects -- the idea of colonization from a smaller (area) nation towards an "undiscovered" continent and the wild west. The technology all works together, but man there is a lot of description about dresses and other fineries that just could easily be cut out. I'm not just saying this because I'm a man ... these sections just droned on and on.
There was a good plot, the characters were believable and interesting -- I really wanted to learn more about the other two main character girls (maybe the subsequent books?). It leaves off at an exciting point for a sequel that is intriguing enough to make me think I'll keep reading. However, this first offering also seemed a little shallow (depth wise) and almost hastily put together.
I will read the book #2 before deciding on the overall series, but I cannot sit here and say this first book made a 100% positive impression. It was positive enough to continue reading, but honestly, it was a debate.
There was a good plot, the characters were believable and interesting -- I really wanted to learn more about the other two main character girls (maybe the subsequent books?). It leaves off at an exciting point for a sequel that is intriguing enough to make me think I'll keep reading. However, this first offering also seemed a little shallow (depth wise) and almost hastily put together.
I will read the book #2 before deciding on the overall series, but I cannot sit here and say this first book made a 100% positive impression. It was positive enough to continue reading, but honestly, it was a debate.
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I'll be honest, I have yet to read a Richelle Mead book (The Glittering Court not withstanding). I have quite a few of them on my TBR list, but have yet to actually pick one up. When I read the synopsis for The Glittering Court I knew that immediately had to change. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC from the publisher and devoured Adelaide's story.
Growing up with wealth and privilege, Adelaide decides she is done living her life by others rules and takes matters into her own hands. Her arrival at the Glittering Court thrusts her into friendships with Tamlin and Mira, who are amazing secondary characters. These ladies have secrets of their own, making them all the more interesting. Coming from completely different backgrounds (even with Adelaide's being a slight lie), these three girls form an amazing bond that carries them not only through their courses and the Glittering Court, but also when the arrive in Adoria.
Adelaide is full of strength, determination, and bravery. Not only is she willing to go above and beyond for her dreams, but also for those of others. She abandons the only life she has ever known in search of one that makes her happy. She doesn't second guess her decision, she just goes for it. Her relationship with Cedric is honestly perfect. I'm not going to go into too much detail, because spoilers, but just know that what Richelle does with these two is top notch.
Full of romance, secrets, deception, and page turning events, The Glittering Court is the perfect novel to get yourself lost in. In a time where all I wanted to do was veg out in front of bad TV, this novel was able to remind me of my love of reading. The characters are intriguing, the story engrossing, and the writing spectacular, and my personal favorite, the romance swoon worthy. I cannot wait to read more of Richelle's stories and I'm eagerly awaiting the announcement of The Glittering Court #2.
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Growing up with wealth and privilege, Adelaide decides she is done living her life by others rules and takes matters into her own hands. Her arrival at the Glittering Court thrusts her into friendships with Tamlin and Mira, who are amazing secondary characters. These ladies have secrets of their own, making them all the more interesting. Coming from completely different backgrounds (even with Adelaide's being a slight lie), these three girls form an amazing bond that carries them not only through their courses and the Glittering Court, but also when the arrive in Adoria.
Adelaide is full of strength, determination, and bravery. Not only is she willing to go above and beyond for her dreams, but also for those of others. She abandons the only life she has ever known in search of one that makes her happy. She doesn't second guess her decision, she just goes for it. Her relationship with Cedric is honestly perfect. I'm not going to go into too much detail, because spoilers, but just know that what Richelle does with these two is top notch.
Full of romance, secrets, deception, and page turning events, The Glittering Court is the perfect novel to get yourself lost in. In a time where all I wanted to do was veg out in front of bad TV, this novel was able to remind me of my love of reading. The characters are intriguing, the story engrossing, and the writing spectacular, and my personal favorite, the romance swoon worthy. I cannot wait to read more of Richelle's stories and I'm eagerly awaiting the announcement of The Glittering Court #2.
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This book just did not sit well with me. I got it for a review, so kept pushing through even though I desperately wanted to give up.
There wasn't any fantasy. I know someone else mentioned the title and cover seemed to hit there's be a fey touch. I thought that too. Or some magic. At least magical realism. Rather than fantasy this was more like an alternate history where no one felt like doing research so mashed together Elizabethan and Regency England with Colonial America and the Gold-rush and pretty dresses and gems from whatever era was shimmery enough.
It felt like nothing happened but the plot was still somehow too cluttered. The ending had everything but the kitchen sink: a deus ex machina and weird random stingers for the other characters' books. Art forging nobility, religious persecution...it could have been really interesting but instead these were meager seasoning on a wooden love story with stock villains.
*This book was sent to me by Penguin Random House in exchange for an honest review*
There wasn't any fantasy. I know someone else mentioned the title and cover seemed to hit there's be a fey touch. I thought that too. Or some magic. At least magical realism. Rather than fantasy this was more like an alternate history where no one felt like doing research so mashed together Elizabethan and Regency England with Colonial America and the Gold-rush and pretty dresses and gems from whatever era was shimmery enough.
It felt like nothing happened but the plot was still somehow too cluttered. The ending had everything but the kitchen sink: a deus ex machina and weird random stingers for the other characters' books. Art forging nobility, religious persecution...it could have been really interesting but instead these were meager seasoning on a wooden love story with stock villains.
*This book was sent to me by Penguin Random House in exchange for an honest review*
I was so excited to buy this as soon as it was released. I wanted to stop reading half way through but kept going since I purchased it. What a disappointment. The protagonist was annoying, I wasn't feeling the love interest and the last half of the book was just annoying. It was very disjointed. So sad.