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I would love to like this book. It had all the elements I wanted – another world, adventure, a prince in disguise, little girl lost.
BUT I’ve seen and read all these before. The Last of the Firedrakes didn’t bring anything new to the table.
And while Rafe was as swoonworthy as a pile of chocolate, he could not make up for what a drag the main character was. I don’t know how many times I’ve slapped my forehead when Aurora did and think something without a lick of common sense. Okay, not really common sense but I really didn’t like her. Add to the fact that she was overpowered, you know, one of those with special snowflake symbols.
*sigh* This series has potential but I can't get over the cliches and overly familiar elements.
The map was wonderful though.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
What a beautiful cover this book has but the story fell flat. Ms. Oomerbhoy is a first time author and you could tell right away. Though I got swept up in the idea of the story it was predictable and not very well edited.
We follow Aurora (Rory) who is forced through a tapestry into another world called Avalonia. There she is thrown into a dungeon awaiting to meet the evil Queen Morgana for unknown reasons until the Black Wolf rescues her and whisks her away. She then meets the Silverthornes and learns who she really is.
Aurora was a whiny, prideful spoiled brat. I’m sorry but I could NOT like her. She didn’t want to accept her past or her future, she kept making the WORST choices because she wanted to do what she wanted to do regardless of the people around her, and then she was vain! She COMPLAINED when she had to change her appearance and name so that no one would know who she really was. LIKE OMG! It’s the end of the world! (which I guess for a 16 year old it is). She would do something great and I thought ok her character is growing and transforming and then she would go do something that was 5 steps backwards and reverted. Don’t get me started on insta-love!
The supporting characters were useless. Black Wolf would be the ONLY thing going for this book because he actually had personality and a backbone. One character got swallowed up and left behind, another didn’t show up again until way past the halfway point and the others were just there for commentary. Some of the characters didn’t seem their age, I kept picturing Aunt Serena as someone closer to Auroras age instead of a mother figure who birthed a child who WAS Auroras age. Threw me for a loop every time she called Great-Uncle as her father.
The writing needed work. It flowed alright. Too much dialogue at times and the dialogue was off. There was a lot of what?,where?, who? questions asked and answered in the beginning which slowed down the pace. The plot was too predictable but I LOVED the world setting. I loved the names of the towns and noble families and the use of the Avalon myth into it. I just wished it was executed better.
What a beautiful cover this book has but the story fell flat. Ms. Oomerbhoy is a first time author and you could tell right away. Though I got swept up in the idea of the story it was predictable and not very well edited.
We follow Aurora (Rory) who is forced through a tapestry into another world called Avalonia. There she is thrown into a dungeon awaiting to meet the evil Queen Morgana for unknown reasons until the Black Wolf rescues her and whisks her away. She then meets the Silverthornes and learns who she really is.
Aurora was a whiny, prideful spoiled brat. I’m sorry but I could NOT like her. She didn’t want to accept her past or her future, she kept making the WORST choices because she wanted to do what she wanted to do regardless of the people around her, and then she was vain! She COMPLAINED when she had to change her appearance and name so that no one would know who she really was. LIKE OMG! It’s the end of the world! (which I guess for a 16 year old it is). She would do something great and I thought ok her character is growing and transforming and then she would go do something that was 5 steps backwards and reverted. Don’t get me started on insta-love!
The supporting characters were useless. Black Wolf would be the ONLY thing going for this book because he actually had personality and a backbone. One character got swallowed up and left behind, another didn’t show up again until way past the halfway point and the others were just there for commentary. Some of the characters didn’t seem their age, I kept picturing Aunt Serena as someone closer to Auroras age instead of a mother figure who birthed a child who WAS Auroras age. Threw me for a loop every time she called Great-Uncle as her father.
The writing needed work. It flowed alright. Too much dialogue at times and the dialogue was off. There was a lot of what?,where?, who? questions asked and answered in the beginning which slowed down the pace. The plot was too predictable but I LOVED the world setting. I loved the names of the towns and noble families and the use of the Avalon myth into it. I just wished it was executed better.
“I had to stop running. I had to turn and face my life head on. It wasn’t enough being like everybody else; I had to be the best, and I was going to show everyone what I was truly made of. I was done with being a terrified princess, constantly waiting to be saved."
*Thank you to Kate Tilton’s Author Services, Farah Oomerbhoy, and Wise Ink Creative Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
This book was absolutely magical. It follows Aurora, an orphan living with a family who openly dislikes her. Since her name is Aurora I thought this might be a Sleeping Beauty retelling, but honestly, it's like Sleeping Beauty meets Cinderella meets Narnia. This book is full of magic and feels like a fairytale.
Aurora finds herself in the world of Avalonia, on the run from the evil queen Morgana. There is never a dull moment. Oomerbhoy definitely keeps us on our toes. There's just always something happening. From run in's with bandits or escaping from dungeons. Aurora is constantly finding herself in situations where she needs to be rescued. She fits the description of a damsel in distress a little too well. I live for the moment where she becomes strong enough to save herself.
My one complaint is that Aurora doesn't think anything through and takes wayyyy too many risks. It's like she doesn't grasp the danger she's putting herself in. She risks a lot over things that are petty and trivial. All that was getting annoying until I remembered that she's only 16. So it made more sense, but this didn't stop me from wanting to grab her shoulders and scream, "GIRL WHAT ARE YOU DOINGGG!!" whenever she did something stupid.
I highly recommend this book! Especially if you're a fantasy fanatic. This is the perfect adventure story and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book.
4/5 stars :D
*Thank you to Kate Tilton’s Author Services, Farah Oomerbhoy, and Wise Ink Creative Publishing for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.*
This book was absolutely magical. It follows Aurora, an orphan living with a family who openly dislikes her. Since her name is Aurora I thought this might be a Sleeping Beauty retelling, but honestly, it's like Sleeping Beauty meets Cinderella meets Narnia. This book is full of magic and feels like a fairytale.
Aurora finds herself in the world of Avalonia, on the run from the evil queen Morgana. There is never a dull moment. Oomerbhoy definitely keeps us on our toes. There's just always something happening. From run in's with bandits or escaping from dungeons. Aurora is constantly finding herself in situations where she needs to be rescued. She fits the description of a damsel in distress a little too well. I live for the moment where she becomes strong enough to save herself.
My one complaint is that Aurora doesn't think anything through and takes wayyyy too many risks. It's like she doesn't grasp the danger she's putting herself in. She risks a lot over things that are petty and trivial. All that was getting annoying until I remembered that she's only 16. So it made more sense, but this didn't stop me from wanting to grab her shoulders and scream, "GIRL WHAT ARE YOU DOINGGG!!" whenever she did something stupid.
I highly recommend this book! Especially if you're a fantasy fanatic. This is the perfect adventure story and I can't wait to get my hands on the next book.
4/5 stars :D
The Last of the Firedrakes is a wonderful fantasy adventure, a magical and wondrous journey of a young girl. This is a book that truly takes us to an alternate reality, a new, different world and leaves us eagerly looking forward to the next quest, the next surprise, and the next magical, mythical discovery.
Do I need to write more about the book? This book is written with love, I can see that so well in the words of the book as the story unfolds and transports us along with Aurora. I can see the passion for details, a love for writing that makes this book a fun, intriguing and funny read. The author has indeed put her best into this book and the book stands out and shines. The beautiful cover adds to its charm.
Farah has managed to convert me to reading more fantasy because she created a convincing magical world that took me back to my childhood and reminded of the adventures and a bit of old world charm of Enid Blyton! The different people both magical and fae spin such a wondrous world for the reader that it is difficult to resist. The attention to detail, the description of the new world, its people, places and the magic is perfectly created in this book I see a movie adaptation before the second book in the series is out!
Aurora moves with the flow of the events around her, a beautiful, simple, sweet girl who transforms into the strong, compassionate heroine worthy of shouldering the responsibility bestowed upon her. The book works, the story enchants because the author has penned the characters that feel so human, so relatable.
The characters are well developed and I love the many connections Aurora forged during her journey. Gabriel, Penelope, Vivienne, Kalen, Serena and the beautiful Snow made this book a delight to read. I want to read and know more about them such well etched are the characters.
Rafe as the Black Wolf, the guy sure knows how to play with a girl’s heart. A dashing hero, kind, courageous and a brave warrior I just loved him even with his dark side!
The story is well knit and keeps the interest going. I did find a few paragraphs a bit repetitive at places, especially where Aurora is thinking that I felt could be tightened yet overall the book has great content, fluid language, excellent editing and a crisp narration and a crackling story line.
The author has struck a fine balance between good and evil, neither of them is overpowering the other yet they made me eagerly turn the pages. Damien, Morgana and the Shadow Warriors made me root for the Firedrakes even more staunchly. This book has evoked my passion, rekindled old memories yet forged good new ones – this book is a keeper.
Before the end, I knew that Aurora’s adventure would continue and the only emotion I felt was, “Hope Farah Oomerbhoy has already written the second part, I want to read more – soon!” This is the book all teens and adults will be reading this summer as they want to be a part of ‘fae magic’.
(I received a copy of this book from b00k r3vi3w Tours and this is my unbiased, honest opinion.)
Do I need to write more about the book? This book is written with love, I can see that so well in the words of the book as the story unfolds and transports us along with Aurora. I can see the passion for details, a love for writing that makes this book a fun, intriguing and funny read. The author has indeed put her best into this book and the book stands out and shines. The beautiful cover adds to its charm.
Farah has managed to convert me to reading more fantasy because she created a convincing magical world that took me back to my childhood and reminded of the adventures and a bit of old world charm of Enid Blyton! The different people both magical and fae spin such a wondrous world for the reader that it is difficult to resist. The attention to detail, the description of the new world, its people, places and the magic is perfectly created in this book I see a movie adaptation before the second book in the series is out!
Aurora moves with the flow of the events around her, a beautiful, simple, sweet girl who transforms into the strong, compassionate heroine worthy of shouldering the responsibility bestowed upon her. The book works, the story enchants because the author has penned the characters that feel so human, so relatable.
The characters are well developed and I love the many connections Aurora forged during her journey. Gabriel, Penelope, Vivienne, Kalen, Serena and the beautiful Snow made this book a delight to read. I want to read and know more about them such well etched are the characters.
Rafe as the Black Wolf, the guy sure knows how to play with a girl’s heart. A dashing hero, kind, courageous and a brave warrior I just loved him even with his dark side!
The story is well knit and keeps the interest going. I did find a few paragraphs a bit repetitive at places, especially where Aurora is thinking that I felt could be tightened yet overall the book has great content, fluid language, excellent editing and a crisp narration and a crackling story line.
The author has struck a fine balance between good and evil, neither of them is overpowering the other yet they made me eagerly turn the pages. Damien, Morgana and the Shadow Warriors made me root for the Firedrakes even more staunchly. This book has evoked my passion, rekindled old memories yet forged good new ones – this book is a keeper.
Before the end, I knew that Aurora’s adventure would continue and the only emotion I felt was, “Hope Farah Oomerbhoy has already written the second part, I want to read more – soon!” This is the book all teens and adults will be reading this summer as they want to be a part of ‘fae magic’.
(I received a copy of this book from b00k r3vi3w Tours and this is my unbiased, honest opinion.)
Note: I received a free digital copy of the book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review
This is a rant review containing mild spoilers. Proceed with caution.
The blurb promised an exciting new fantasy for me to love and I had high expectations for this book. However, it failed to fulfill them on all accounts. As an avid reader of fantasy, I've seen my fair share of tropes - some done exceptionally and some that have fallen flat for me. This book seemed to accumulate all my pet peeves into one, which made it a very challenging read for me.
The plot kicks off as Aurora, a typical unpopular orphaned teenage girl in the modern world, gets the shock of her life when she mysteriously enters a magical world while on a holiday with her dreadful family. I found that I couldn't dredge up any sympathy towards her plight throughout the entire story. Her character is as bland as unseasoned food and she has no redeemable or interesting qualities other than the fact that she is an average nice person.She goes on to discover that she is the most powerful mage in the world and also has incredible fae magic in her blood, making her The Ultimate Chosen One. This is the point where I first decided to put the book down because any conflict from then on would have nothing at stake, unless Aurora is deliberately stupid.
What surprised me was how often her stupidity and unfamiliarity with the world became the chief source of conflict to keep the plot moving. Any and all troubles that befall her are conveniently resolved with the help ofher love interest/stalker/ a mysterious powerful mage, Rafe. There was nothing remarkable about his character either and I couldn't care less for their problematic insta-love . The rest of the supporting cast were as forgettable as the book itself.
The plot would be non-existent if Aurora stopped making idiotic decisions. The central conflict barely comes into play and I was so tired by the time I reached the climax that I couldn't care less if the protagonist survived. The villain was also the typical tyrannical baddie with no concrete motivations. The world-building didn't hold my attention either because it had the classic Medieval Europe setting with a dash of fae creatures and did nothing different. There was no hint of diversity that I could find but after a point I was just turning the pages, so don't quote me on that. There is a bit of magical school setting but it also fell flat for me.
To sum up, I wish I hadn't read this book as it turned out to be big waste of my time and will not be continuing with the series. However, if you are new to fantasy, you might end up liking this one but I can't find a single reason to recommend it.
This is a rant review containing mild spoilers. Proceed with caution.
The blurb promised an exciting new fantasy for me to love and I had high expectations for this book. However, it failed to fulfill them on all accounts. As an avid reader of fantasy, I've seen my fair share of tropes - some done exceptionally and some that have fallen flat for me. This book seemed to accumulate all my pet peeves into one, which made it a very challenging read for me.
The plot kicks off as Aurora, a typical unpopular orphaned teenage girl in the modern world, gets the shock of her life when she mysteriously enters a magical world while on a holiday with her dreadful family. I found that I couldn't dredge up any sympathy towards her plight throughout the entire story. Her character is as bland as unseasoned food and she has no redeemable or interesting qualities other than the fact that she is an average nice person.
What surprised me was how often her stupidity and unfamiliarity with the world became the chief source of conflict to keep the plot moving. Any and all troubles that befall her are conveniently resolved with the help of
The plot would be non-existent if Aurora stopped making idiotic decisions. The central conflict barely comes into play and I was so tired by the time I reached the climax that I couldn't care less if the protagonist survived. The villain was also the typical tyrannical baddie with no concrete motivations. The world-building didn't hold my attention either because it had the classic Medieval Europe setting with a dash of fae creatures and did nothing different. There was no hint of diversity that I could find but after a point I was just turning the pages, so don't quote me on that. There is a bit of magical school setting but it also fell flat for me.
To sum up, I wish I hadn't read this book as it turned out to be big waste of my time and will not be continuing with the series. However, if you are new to fantasy, you might end up liking this one but I can't find a single reason to recommend it.
DNF'd at 13%
I just can't. Too much tropes, the writing style is repetitive, the main character is stupid, I smell the insta-love at 100 miles and I am already bored. I tried to read it two times already and I just can't.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I just can't. Too much tropes, the writing style is repetitive, the main character is stupid, I smell the insta-love at 100 miles and I am already bored. I tried to read it two times already and I just can't.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Last of the Firedrakes by Farah Oomerbhoy
Stars: ⭐⭐✨
Disclaimer: this book was sent to me by Kate Tilton’s Author Services in exchange for an honest review.
“Everything happens for a reason, and nothing is an accident. It is all part of a much larger divine plan… When difficulties come, we must see them as what they are – opportunities and a new path to discover your potential. How will you ever know the magnitude of courage you are capable of if you have never experienced the hopelessness of fear?”
Right off the bat, I would like to say, I think I was the wrong audience for this book. This was not by any means a bad book. Not even close! There were many great things about it, but it simply was not for me.
...
So here’s the thing. I didn’t like Aurora. She is supposed to be 16 years old (I think), but the way she acted at times felt more like she was 13 or 14. There were just too many times where I rolled my eyes at her behaviour, and if I don’t like the main character, the other characters must steal the show…
But the other characters were just alright. Snow had some pretty neat abilities, Kalen was sweet and loyal, and there was an interesting twist with Rafe’s identity. I think what I was missing with many of the characters though was their multi-dimensionality. Many of them never really change over the course of the story, so there isn’t a whole lot of development. I wanted more complexity and depth, but didn’t get it.
The world-building earned the stars. Oomerbhoy created an entirely new world for this book, and I thought it was well done. Yes, it has similar elements to other stories, but what book doesn’t nowadays? She added enough new details to make me appreciate it.
...
Overall, I think this book just wasn’t for me. The great thing is, that doesn’t matter. There are plenty of people who do like this book (in fact, I think I have the unpopular opinion in not liking it), so if you are still on the fence, go read a few more Goodreads reviews first.
***NOTE: this is an excerpt of my full review which you can find on my blog should you be interested: Books and Prosecco
Stars: ⭐⭐✨
Disclaimer: this book was sent to me by Kate Tilton’s Author Services in exchange for an honest review.
“Everything happens for a reason, and nothing is an accident. It is all part of a much larger divine plan… When difficulties come, we must see them as what they are – opportunities and a new path to discover your potential. How will you ever know the magnitude of courage you are capable of if you have never experienced the hopelessness of fear?”
Right off the bat, I would like to say, I think I was the wrong audience for this book. This was not by any means a bad book. Not even close! There were many great things about it, but it simply was not for me.
...
So here’s the thing. I didn’t like Aurora. She is supposed to be 16 years old (I think), but the way she acted at times felt more like she was 13 or 14. There were just too many times where I rolled my eyes at her behaviour, and if I don’t like the main character, the other characters must steal the show…
But the other characters were just alright. Snow had some pretty neat abilities, Kalen was sweet and loyal, and there was an interesting twist with Rafe’s identity. I think what I was missing with many of the characters though was their multi-dimensionality. Many of them never really change over the course of the story, so there isn’t a whole lot of development. I wanted more complexity and depth, but didn’t get it.
The world-building earned the stars. Oomerbhoy created an entirely new world for this book, and I thought it was well done. Yes, it has similar elements to other stories, but what book doesn’t nowadays? She added enough new details to make me appreciate it.
...
Overall, I think this book just wasn’t for me. The great thing is, that doesn’t matter. There are plenty of people who do like this book (in fact, I think I have the unpopular opinion in not liking it), so if you are still on the fence, go read a few more Goodreads reviews first.
***NOTE: this is an excerpt of my full review which you can find on my blog should you be interested: Books and Prosecco
Title: [b:The Last of the Firedrakes|25781691|The Last of the Firedrakes (The Avalonia Chronicles, #1)|Farah Oomerbhoy|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1435088608s/25781691.jpg|45631338]
Author: [a:Farah Oomerbhoy|14124424|Farah Oomerbhoy|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1436453672p2/14124424.jpg]
Type: Fantasy, Young Adult, Mythology
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Farah Oomerbhoy's début novel "The Last of the Firedrakes", promises to be an exciting and worthwhile series of books. In the first of her "Avalonia Chronicles", 16-year-old Aurora Darlington finds herself a twice orphaned teenager, currently living with her adopted parents brother and his family. Aurora's Uncle appears to be indifferent towards her while her Aunt and cousin are downright horrible towards her. With continued mistreatment from her current family situation which extends to school where her cousin makes a point of making her life hell even when away from the house, Aurora wants for nothing more than find a way to run from her current situation. Unfortunately for Aurora she comes to understand the old adage "be careful what you wish for" first hand when she finds herself not only being kidnapped but transported to a completely different and magical world where there is an evil queen who is set on killing her in order to secure her claim to the throne, for Aurora soon learns that she holds the key to the destruction of the ruthless queen and the ultimate salvation of the land of Avalonia.
The beautiful cover, along with the premise of the book, is what initially drew me to "The Last of the Firedrakes"; luckily thanks to Netgalley and Wise Ink Creative Publishing, I was able to secure an advanced readers copy in which to delve into the story and see if the story would live up to my expectations. In short, the book not only lived up to, but exceeded my expectations. From the very start I was drawn into the story and Aurora's journey to learn who she is, about her past and her connection to this magical realm and the queen who is intent on taking control over the entire realm. I loved the various mythical creatures and beings which were introduced throughout the book, such as the fae and a Pegasus. The combination of wizard magic with faerie magic made for a new and enjoyable type of young adult story and it was refreshing to read a new take on the myths and folklore of faeries.
Aurora is a strong headed young woman who wants nothing more than to protect her friends and those she comes to love, unfortunately for her, this strong-headedness often gets her into the kind of trouble in which she needs to be rescued. My biggest complaint about Aurora was the fact that I felt she was constantly rushing into dangerous situations without fully thinking about the danger and costs. Her continued lack of judgment and disregard for authority when it comes to her safety was annoying and made me want to reach into the book and slap some sense into her. Despite these annoying characteristics of Aurora, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and urge Ms. Farah Oomerbhoy to not delay in the writing and publication of the next book as I will be waiting with bated breath for I have found a new series and author to occupy my every waking moment.
My overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars.
Author: [a:Farah Oomerbhoy|14124424|Farah Oomerbhoy|https://d.gr-assets.com/authors/1436453672p2/14124424.jpg]
Type: Fantasy, Young Adult, Mythology
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Farah Oomerbhoy's début novel "The Last of the Firedrakes", promises to be an exciting and worthwhile series of books. In the first of her "Avalonia Chronicles", 16-year-old Aurora Darlington finds herself a twice orphaned teenager, currently living with her adopted parents brother and his family. Aurora's Uncle appears to be indifferent towards her while her Aunt and cousin are downright horrible towards her. With continued mistreatment from her current family situation which extends to school where her cousin makes a point of making her life hell even when away from the house, Aurora wants for nothing more than find a way to run from her current situation. Unfortunately for Aurora she comes to understand the old adage "be careful what you wish for" first hand when she finds herself not only being kidnapped but transported to a completely different and magical world where there is an evil queen who is set on killing her in order to secure her claim to the throne, for Aurora soon learns that she holds the key to the destruction of the ruthless queen and the ultimate salvation of the land of Avalonia.
The beautiful cover, along with the premise of the book, is what initially drew me to "The Last of the Firedrakes"; luckily thanks to Netgalley and Wise Ink Creative Publishing, I was able to secure an advanced readers copy in which to delve into the story and see if the story would live up to my expectations. In short, the book not only lived up to, but exceeded my expectations. From the very start I was drawn into the story and Aurora's journey to learn who she is, about her past and her connection to this magical realm and the queen who is intent on taking control over the entire realm. I loved the various mythical creatures and beings which were introduced throughout the book, such as the fae and a Pegasus. The combination of wizard magic with faerie magic made for a new and enjoyable type of young adult story and it was refreshing to read a new take on the myths and folklore of faeries.
Aurora is a strong headed young woman who wants nothing more than to protect her friends and those she comes to love, unfortunately for her, this strong-headedness often gets her into the kind of trouble in which she needs to be rescued. My biggest complaint about Aurora was the fact that I felt she was constantly rushing into dangerous situations without fully thinking about the danger and costs. Her continued lack of judgment and disregard for authority when it comes to her safety was annoying and made me want to reach into the book and slap some sense into her. Despite these annoying characteristics of Aurora, I thoroughly enjoyed the book and urge Ms. Farah Oomerbhoy to not delay in the writing and publication of the next book as I will be waiting with bated breath for I have found a new series and author to occupy my every waking moment.
My overall rating is 4.5 out of 5 stars.
DNF
Didn't really like this book...at all.
I found it to be full of tropes to the point that I simply wasn't enjoying reading it and I just could not get behind the MC at all. Not liking the MC was a huge reason why I DNF'd this book. Her decisions did not make any sense, her personality was irritating to me and when I was coming across trope after trope...I was done.
It has potential for the rest of the series, but I had too many problems with this first book.
I won't be continuing this series.
Didn't really like this book...at all.
I found it to be full of tropes to the point that I simply wasn't enjoying reading it and I just could not get behind the MC at all. Not liking the MC was a huge reason why I DNF'd this book. Her decisions did not make any sense, her personality was irritating to me and when I was coming across trope after trope...I was done.
It has potential for the rest of the series, but I had too many problems with this first book.
I won't be continuing this series.
1 star
This is probably one of the worst books I've ever read. The plotline is predictable from the very first sentence, the characters are bleak and average, and quite honestly the book gives no reason to read it. If you're someone who doesn't care about quality, then read it. But if you're like me and you like books that read as though someone has spent time on it, don't read this book.
This is probably one of the worst books I've ever read. The plotline is predictable from the very first sentence, the characters are bleak and average, and quite honestly the book gives no reason to read it. If you're someone who doesn't care about quality, then read it. But if you're like me and you like books that read as though someone has spent time on it, don't read this book.