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3.11 AVERAGE
3.11 AVERAGE
Well that happened. To be honest, I read this book as a quick light read to avoid a reading slump from the Disenchantments but this book actually took me longer. •info dumping •overused, predictable characters •LOVE INTEREST CRAP seriously the only interesting part in this book is when Aine and her brother comment on how disgusting they are!
3.5
Quite enjoyed it. Was a fresh read with the Irishness to it. Typical fantasy romance.
Quite enjoyed it. Was a fresh read with the Irishness to it. Typical fantasy romance.
Short review first appeared on my blog: Book Addict 24-7
Beware, a semi-colon addict resides within the pages of this novel.
Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon had so much potential. It started of strongly with a bland female character who'd just moved to a pretty cool place and was set to live in a small town, where a mysterious hottie suddenly takes a liking to her and--whoa, wait. This sounds familiar, doesn't it? Other than the fact that this doesn't have vampires and that Megan, the protagonist, actually cares about her friends, does this not sound like the story of a certain bland girl and a certain sparkly vamp?
Yeah, exactly.
Not only is Carrier of the Mark a victim of a semi-colon addict, but it is full of insta-romance, sappiness, and overly complicated (and sometimes confusing and contradicting) explanations of the powers that these characters possess. Overall, the story was one convoluted and predictable mess.
Carrier of the Mark is indeed a very fast read and it is also set in a gorgeous town in Ireland, but it is also cliche. It feels like it tried too hard to be this romantic novel following these characters that shouldn't be together. I really wanted to like this one because I've been wanting to read it for a long time, but I was so disappointed. How can a story that has such a strong beginning, turn out so flat?
I would recommend this to sappy romance lovers, but honestly, I don't even know who I would recommend this for.
Beware, a semi-colon addict resides within the pages of this novel.
Carrier of the Mark by Leigh Fallon had so much potential. It started of strongly with a bland female character who'd just moved to a pretty cool place and was set to live in a small town, where a mysterious hottie suddenly takes a liking to her and--whoa, wait. This sounds familiar, doesn't it? Other than the fact that this doesn't have vampires and that Megan, the protagonist, actually cares about her friends, does this not sound like the story of a certain bland girl and a certain sparkly vamp?
Yeah, exactly.
Not only is Carrier of the Mark a victim of a semi-colon addict, but it is full of insta-romance, sappiness, and overly complicated (and sometimes confusing and contradicting) explanations of the powers that these characters possess. Overall, the story was one convoluted and predictable mess.
Carrier of the Mark is indeed a very fast read and it is also set in a gorgeous town in Ireland, but it is also cliche. It feels like it tried too hard to be this romantic novel following these characters that shouldn't be together. I really wanted to like this one because I've been wanting to read it for a long time, but I was so disappointed. How can a story that has such a strong beginning, turn out so flat?
I would recommend this to sappy romance lovers, but honestly, I don't even know who I would recommend this for.
For original review: https://holedupinabook.blogspot.com/2018/03/carrier-1-2-by-leigh-fallon.html
I knew going in to this series that there were technically three books in this series but apparently the author went AWOL and no one knows if the third book will ever be finished. So at least I was aware that there was going to be a cliff-hanger and cliff-hanger there was.
However, I am actually quite glad that the third book is AWOL because these two books have so many issues that maybe that’s the reason why the author decided to just call it quits. The main character, Megan, is probably one of the most self-absorbed character ever. She claims she’s not selfish but in the second book, all I saw was “me, me, me” and getting so angry at the people around her. And even though her feelings for Adam were really strong, she still felt compelled to get with his brother and stated that it was because of the elements. Seems like a flimsy excuse to me but apparently the author went with it. I also hated how she never really listened to the people around her and would tend to jump to conclusions with disastrous results especially since she controls air and would wreak havoc on the area/people around her. She had little to no control a lot of times and would use her powers without any indication to the people around her.
So, yes, I really didn’t like Megan if you can’t tell already.
As for the plot, I found it really disorganized and chaotic with a ton of layers to it. I mean, it was interesting because I was curious to see where the elements were going and how the author was going to play it out. But there were just too many players involved such as the Knights which randomly popped up in the second book; the Order but they had a lot of clusters to it so it was really confusing to really understand each clusters’ objectives; Ciorcal Imolan hidden group that literally showed up in the last few chapters of the second book; Danu, the evil elemental girl; etc. I think there were just too many entities involved and they all had a separate agenda with the elements and carriers that it was too complicated for only two books. It felt as if the author was trying to rush the second book with introductions of too many groups when it should have really been spanned to maybe two or even three separate books.
Overall, I think this series had a lot of potential but the author rushed a lot of scenes and the MC wasn’t that likable which made the series to fall flat.
I knew going in to this series that there were technically three books in this series but apparently the author went AWOL and no one knows if the third book will ever be finished. So at least I was aware that there was going to be a cliff-hanger and cliff-hanger there was.
However, I am actually quite glad that the third book is AWOL because these two books have so many issues that maybe that’s the reason why the author decided to just call it quits. The main character, Megan, is probably one of the most self-absorbed character ever. She claims she’s not selfish but in the second book, all I saw was “me, me, me” and getting so angry at the people around her. And even though her feelings for Adam were really strong, she still felt compelled to get with his brother and stated that it was because of the elements. Seems like a flimsy excuse to me but apparently the author went with it. I also hated how she never really listened to the people around her and would tend to jump to conclusions with disastrous results especially since she controls air and would wreak havoc on the area/people around her. She had little to no control a lot of times and would use her powers without any indication to the people around her.
So, yes, I really didn’t like Megan if you can’t tell already.
As for the plot, I found it really disorganized and chaotic with a ton of layers to it. I mean, it was interesting because I was curious to see where the elements were going and how the author was going to play it out. But there were just too many players involved such as the Knights which randomly popped up in the second book; the Order but they had a lot of clusters to it so it was really confusing to really understand each clusters’ objectives; Ciorcal Imolan hidden group that literally showed up in the last few chapters of the second book; Danu, the evil elemental girl; etc. I think there were just too many entities involved and they all had a separate agenda with the elements and carriers that it was too complicated for only two books. It felt as if the author was trying to rush the second book with introductions of too many groups when it should have really been spanned to maybe two or even three separate books.
Overall, I think this series had a lot of potential but the author rushed a lot of scenes and the MC wasn’t that likable which made the series to fall flat.
Review to come soon. better than I expected
*MY THOUGHTS*
Let me start by saying I was a little disappointed in this book.... It was like EVERY element of Twilight was featured here. So much so, I remember thinking that Bella and Edward must have packed up and moved to Ireland while I was reading the book. Lucky for the book, I did enjoy Twilight. I just don't think the book had enough of its own voice.
One thing I did like about it was the cover. Wow, it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! And once you read it and you find out why it looks that way..... Psssh you'll be just as hooked as I was.
I also liked the mythology that was featured in the story. I learned so much about the Irish culture that I had never even heard of. I absolutely love books like that. I can enjoy reading them but also learn about different cultures and places as I read.
Which brings me to my next point. I felt as if I were swept away to Ireland as I was reading this. It was a very readable book, but the thing that put me off was the fact that I thought I might have been reading a book I thoroughly enjoyed before or if it was her actual writing. I am looking forward to the next installment of the trilogy to see if it was her writing or the thought that I may have heard the story before.
Let me start by saying I was a little disappointed in this book.... It was like EVERY element of Twilight was featured here. So much so, I remember thinking that Bella and Edward must have packed up and moved to Ireland while I was reading the book. Lucky for the book, I did enjoy Twilight. I just don't think the book had enough of its own voice.
One thing I did like about it was the cover. Wow, it is absolutely BEAUTIFUL! And once you read it and you find out why it looks that way..... Psssh you'll be just as hooked as I was.
I also liked the mythology that was featured in the story. I learned so much about the Irish culture that I had never even heard of. I absolutely love books like that. I can enjoy reading them but also learn about different cultures and places as I read.
Which brings me to my next point. I felt as if I were swept away to Ireland as I was reading this. It was a very readable book, but the thing that put me off was the fact that I thought I might have been reading a book I thoroughly enjoyed before or if it was her actual writing. I am looking forward to the next installment of the trilogy to see if it was her writing or the thought that I may have heard the story before.
Honestly, the book failed to grab my attention at the beginning that's why it took me so long to finish it, but after nearly a 150 pages it got quiet interesting.
THIS BOOK CAUSES ME RAGE. AND TWO STARS IS PUSHING IT.
Originally posted at Nose in a Book
The only reason this is getting two stars is because I cannot give it a half star. And to be honest, it’s barely 1.5 stars. First off, this is a book I should like. There is a pretty cover and the blurb sounds like me. To be honest, sometimes that is all I ask for. But there is so much wrong with this book that the pretty cover cannot save it. Plus this is going to be a series, and you know I have problems with YA series.
Where to start with this book. First of all, it is Twilight, take out vampires, insert magic, and set it in Ireland. Twilight was bad enough itself, but to read pretty much the same book set in another country? No thanks. Second, my friend tried to read it and couldn’t get through it, that alone should have been a sign I would have issues with it. Plus, Fallon’s writing isn’t amazing. I believe if the writing would have been better the book could have been better. Megan is new to the small town and makes a BFF no questions asked, when she blows her off the BFF, she is forgiven right away. Not even a little grudge! It just got to the point in this novel that I stopped caring about the people, the place, the drama, the MOMENT. I almost got to the skimming point in this novel, which is never a good sign.
I really can’t recommend this book to any certain type of reader because it was just..blah. And the fact that it is going to be a series could excite me even less.
Originally posted at Nose in a Book
The only reason this is getting two stars is because I cannot give it a half star. And to be honest, it’s barely 1.5 stars. First off, this is a book I should like. There is a pretty cover and the blurb sounds like me. To be honest, sometimes that is all I ask for. But there is so much wrong with this book that the pretty cover cannot save it. Plus this is going to be a series, and you know I have problems with YA series.
Where to start with this book. First of all, it is Twilight, take out vampires, insert magic, and set it in Ireland. Twilight was bad enough itself, but to read pretty much the same book set in another country? No thanks. Second, my friend tried to read it and couldn’t get through it, that alone should have been a sign I would have issues with it. Plus, Fallon’s writing isn’t amazing. I believe if the writing would have been better the book could have been better. Megan is new to the small town and makes a BFF no questions asked, when she blows her off the BFF, she is forgiven right away. Not even a little grudge! It just got to the point in this novel that I stopped caring about the people, the place, the drama, the MOMENT. I almost got to the skimming point in this novel, which is never a good sign.
I really can’t recommend this book to any certain type of reader because it was just..blah. And the fact that it is going to be a series could excite me even less.