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lee_loryn_'s review
4.0
I waited to finish the series before reviewing anything.
So here goes.
I finished the series rather quickly (like a week), because I loved the characters so much (whoa yea). I loved the humor and the sarcasm. That's probably what drew me in those first few pages of Anew.
I didn't think that Gabriel would be such a softy. It didn't make too too much sense for Scarlet to be so into him at first. (To avoid spoilers I guess it makes a lot more sense laterr). And like everyone else I swoony swooned for Tristan. Because. Yeaaah. Tristan. Man.
Ok anyways, loved the best friend, Heather. For real. Moody teenagers need sparkly bright things to hold onto. I recommend to any and all witty, sarcastic young adults - find your sparkly right now. It's lifesaving.
Sparkly happy sarcastic things aside I loved the premise. It was original (ok love triangles - not so much but still), witty (I like this word), and exciting. Yes way exciting. Although, I did notice the author had a hard time keeping all characters involved during conversations (especially when something super funny was happening, I felt like not everyone was reacting or involved) I thought the structure of the story was badass and I loved the writing style.
I couldn't get to the next book fast enough because yeah...cliffhanger!! Woo hoo! So glad I found this. Thoroughly enjoyed.
So here goes.
I finished the series rather quickly (like a week), because I loved the characters so much (whoa yea). I loved the humor and the sarcasm. That's probably what drew me in those first few pages of Anew.
I didn't think that Gabriel would be such a softy. It didn't make too too much sense for Scarlet to be so into him at first. (To avoid spoilers I guess it makes a lot more sense laterr). And like everyone else I swoony swooned for Tristan. Because. Yeaaah. Tristan. Man.
Ok anyways, loved the best friend, Heather. For real. Moody teenagers need sparkly bright things to hold onto. I recommend to any and all witty, sarcastic young adults - find your sparkly right now. It's lifesaving.
Sparkly happy sarcastic things aside I loved the premise. It was original (ok love triangles - not so much but still), witty (I like this word), and exciting. Yes way exciting. Although, I did notice the author had a hard time keeping all characters involved during conversations (especially when something super funny was happening, I felt like not everyone was reacting or involved) I thought the structure of the story was badass and I loved the writing style.
I couldn't get to the next book fast enough because yeah...cliffhanger!! Woo hoo! So glad I found this. Thoroughly enjoyed.
courtneyyloves's review
3.0
Loved it. It was intense. Totally in love with Tristan. Bad boys all the way!
klarial's review
3.0
This book was entertaining. The writing was better than some other new YA authors I have read, even if it did have some awkward parts in the dialogue. The characters were likable and I did really like the "cliffhanger" ending. I agree with another review which noted some similarities to the Fallen books (destined lovers, reincarnation over centuries, etc), but I liked this book much more than that series. I liked the love triangle and wanted to know more about the back story (I am kind of a sucker for the brothers thing, however. I love the triangle in The Vampire Diaries as well) between Tristan, Gabriel, and Scarlet. All in all, I think this book was everything a good YA book should be: interesting plot, likeable heroine, and compelling romance. It was a fun read and I will definitely read the rest of the series.
seiraaa's review
5.0
Awesome.. Loved the cover and the story.. Different unique and absolutely captivating!!
amybraunauthor's review
4.0
Despite being a YA novel and therefore filled with waaaaaay more drama than even I expected, I liked it! There wasn't much action but the story moved along at a pretty good pace, though that was likely because the characters kept trying to discern what everyone knew. Frankly, I'm surprised– and glad– that the author managed to keep track of everyone's lies/hidden truths. My head would be spinning otherwise! But the mystery and the characters and their interactions kept me motivated to keep reading. The characters weren't perfect– Scarlet could be a little selfish, Gabriel was a little bit whipped, I didn't like Tristan until the end, and Heather could get a little annoying (though she was still inexplicably adorable)– but their flaws made them more realistic. The supernatural element is small but interesting, and though I'm almost certain I know exactly who the villain is, I do want to keep going. The dialogue is great though it can get a little kiddie at some points (YA, I know), but all in all this was a nice change of pace from what I usually read. The last chapter was short, sharp, and dramatic, and would be hair-pullingly frustrating... if I wasn't about to start the second book! ;)
sallashelves's review
1.0
Um, I've read some pretty clichéd books in the past, but this one. Wow. This one takes it to a whole other level and not in the good way. Predictable in the bad way and the worst cliffhanger counteracted all the decent bits in the last quarter of the book.
Full review here:
https://bookstoldmeso.blogspot.fi/2016/08/review-anew.html
Full review here:
https://bookstoldmeso.blogspot.fi/2016/08/review-anew.html
sherrill's review
4.0
I wasn't sure about this book to begin with as it didn't reel me in from the start, but it sure did at the end.
There are a few questions left unanswered that I hope to find in the next book.
A wonderful read.
There are a few questions left unanswered that I hope to find in the next book.
A wonderful read.
charms1976's review
5.0
After author Chelsea Fine introduced me to her first novel titled Sophie & Carter, I was so excited when I was asked to review her first book in The Archers of Avalon series. This time instead of a contemporary young adult book, the author went in the direction of paranormal romance for the teen scene. Since I already knew she could write an amazing story in the contemporary scene, reading a paranormal book by her was going to be even better. I couldn't wait to start reading it!
Not only is that cover gorgeous, but the story inside is just as amazing. When Scarlet wakes up in the middle of a forest two years ago with absolutely no memory of her past, she is forced to accept it and try to move on with her life after being taken in by a women named Laura. She has tried to live as normal as possible for the last two years and even has made a best friend at school named Heather. Heather is a social butterfly who loves her clothes and makeup expertise. She is not ashamed in calling Scarlet out on her lack of style sense. Together they made a perfect pair of friends and I found myself laughing several times at their interaction.
When they both attend the Kissing Festival in their town of Avalon, Georgia. Heather is thrilled about the festival, but Scarlet can barely stand to be around so many people kissing and making a spectacle of themselves. Then when she is walking around the fair area, she sees a mysterious boy in the distance that seems to try and spark a bit of her lost memory. When she is approached by another boy named Gabriel, she is sure she has heard his voice somewhere before but can't seem to place it. Gabriel and Scarlet start dating and they seem to have the perfect relationship even if Heather seems to think he is hiding something. When Scarlet starts having doubts about his honesty as well, she decides to follow him home. Inside Gabriel's house though, she runs into his twin brother Tristan. She is instantly drawn to him and she doesn't understand as to why she feels safe with him. As the brothers admit to knowing her from the past, she doesn't expect them to mean a past life. She also doesn't expect to have been engaged to Gabriel in that past life and connected to Tristan in a way more than brother-in-law to be.
I was entranced by this story and the revelations that are revealed throughout the pages. I fell in love with Gabriel and sweetness from the first moment Scarlet meets him. I then fell hard for Tristan and his bad boy attitude as well when he was introduced. You can't help but feel torn with your feelings just like Scarlet was when the triangle develops between the three. The curse and the past lives made this book a paranormal, but this writer made you live in the now for this adventure. I finished this book in one day and could not put it down. The ending is left in a cliffhanger ending and makes you want to scream in frustration at how you are left in limbo. I even had to tell the author that was very cruel of her to do that to the reader! If this second novel by Chelsea Fine doesn't show how amazing her writing is growing, then you aren't reading the same book as I am. The authors writing has branched out into another part of the young adult genre and has swept me away into another life of romance, mystery, suspense and intrigue. I can't wait for more of the Archer brothers and Scarlet!
Not only is that cover gorgeous, but the story inside is just as amazing. When Scarlet wakes up in the middle of a forest two years ago with absolutely no memory of her past, she is forced to accept it and try to move on with her life after being taken in by a women named Laura. She has tried to live as normal as possible for the last two years and even has made a best friend at school named Heather. Heather is a social butterfly who loves her clothes and makeup expertise. She is not ashamed in calling Scarlet out on her lack of style sense. Together they made a perfect pair of friends and I found myself laughing several times at their interaction.
When they both attend the Kissing Festival in their town of Avalon, Georgia. Heather is thrilled about the festival, but Scarlet can barely stand to be around so many people kissing and making a spectacle of themselves. Then when she is walking around the fair area, she sees a mysterious boy in the distance that seems to try and spark a bit of her lost memory. When she is approached by another boy named Gabriel, she is sure she has heard his voice somewhere before but can't seem to place it. Gabriel and Scarlet start dating and they seem to have the perfect relationship even if Heather seems to think he is hiding something. When Scarlet starts having doubts about his honesty as well, she decides to follow him home. Inside Gabriel's house though, she runs into his twin brother Tristan. She is instantly drawn to him and she doesn't understand as to why she feels safe with him. As the brothers admit to knowing her from the past, she doesn't expect them to mean a past life. She also doesn't expect to have been engaged to Gabriel in that past life and connected to Tristan in a way more than brother-in-law to be.
I was entranced by this story and the revelations that are revealed throughout the pages. I fell in love with Gabriel and sweetness from the first moment Scarlet meets him. I then fell hard for Tristan and his bad boy attitude as well when he was introduced. You can't help but feel torn with your feelings just like Scarlet was when the triangle develops between the three. The curse and the past lives made this book a paranormal, but this writer made you live in the now for this adventure. I finished this book in one day and could not put it down. The ending is left in a cliffhanger ending and makes you want to scream in frustration at how you are left in limbo. I even had to tell the author that was very cruel of her to do that to the reader! If this second novel by Chelsea Fine doesn't show how amazing her writing is growing, then you aren't reading the same book as I am. The authors writing has branched out into another part of the young adult genre and has swept me away into another life of romance, mystery, suspense and intrigue. I can't wait for more of the Archer brothers and Scarlet!