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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Timely dystopian novel. I was surprised to see this was published in 2017, given the virus subject matter. There were moments when I was invested in the story and other moments where I felt a little bored with it. The development of the uncanny individuals, to me, felt a little jolting - it seemed like people were surprised to find they have a gift but then were using it pretty effectively right off. This does get addressed some as the book goes on and they discuss growth, but it felt more told than shown.
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Interesting
My grandma recommended this book during the covid pandemic, as it held similarities. Definitely wasn’t expecting the fantasy twist but interesting story overall. Hope that’s not what’s happening now.
My grandma recommended this book during the covid pandemic, as it held similarities. Definitely wasn’t expecting the fantasy twist but interesting story overall. Hope that’s not what’s happening now.
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I love Nora, and start each of her novels expecting to like it. This one, though ... this one was SO DIFFERENT from anything else Iâve seen Nora do. And I LOVED it.
I loved the combination of dystopian future and magic, and that there was romance (it IS Nora, after all), but that the romance wasnât the center of the story. This was a well-told, totally gripping, story about good and evil, the importance of community, and what makes us human.
I canât wait for the next in this series!
I loved the combination of dystopian future and magic, and that there was romance (it IS Nora, after all), but that the romance wasnât the center of the story. This was a well-told, totally gripping, story about good and evil, the importance of community, and what makes us human.
I canât wait for the next in this series!
I love Nora Roberts' books, and this one might be my favorite. It contains less romance and more magic than most of her books. It is dystopic, but feels hopeful at the same time, and the different characters are great to read about. I already started in book 2 and am having a great time.
I devoured this book within 2 days. Loved the storyline and the fanastical elements to it. However, the characters are all very black and white, very good or very bad, which I'm assuming at this point is for some magical reason because these exaggerated characters (especially the evil ones) do not reflect humanity's diversity... I'm hoping to see some more complex characters in the sequel, or at least a better explanation for why so many people have turned 💯% evil after the apocalypse.
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A departure From her Norm
Ms. Roberts had done it again. A more dark thriller trilogy to be sure but well written as always and leaves you panting waiting for the next installment
Ms. Roberts had done it again. A more dark thriller trilogy to be sure but well written as always and leaves you panting waiting for the next installment
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No