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zepeng's review against another edition
5.0
SECOND READ - 4.5 stars
After a long reading hiatus, 2021 marks the year where I am determined to finally complete this series. I've read the first book in 2016 and still remembered bits and pieces, but not the storyline as a whole. And wow, this books slaps so much in my opinion.
First thing first, can we appreciate how awesome Karou is? We have our main girl who is strong, independent, quirky and realistic. Finally, we have a character that does not run, but sprints away after a mysterious angel attacks her. She is so cool and I want her to be my spirit animal.
While I understand that most readers feel the switch up is too much, as well as the insta-love between our MCs, I think it does not irk me that much. While Akira's personality is a bit one-dimensional, I think he is fine.
This is more of a world building book for the next book, and I am hoping for more awesome action scenes. I can't wait for the next book!
After a long reading hiatus, 2021 marks the year where I am determined to finally complete this series. I've read the first book in 2016 and still remembered bits and pieces, but not the storyline as a whole. And wow, this books slaps so much in my opinion.
First thing first, can we appreciate how awesome Karou is? We have our main girl who is strong, independent, quirky and realistic. Finally, we have a character that does not run, but sprints away after a mysterious angel attacks her. She is so cool and I want her to be my spirit animal.
While I understand that most readers feel the switch up is too much, as well as the insta-love between our MCs, I think it does not irk me that much. While Akira's personality is a bit one-dimensional, I think he is fine.
This is more of a world building book for the next book, and I am hoping for more awesome action scenes. I can't wait for the next book!
lauraborkpower's review against another edition
2.0
An interesting premise and solid world-building mixed up with some overwrought YA romance. I doubt I'll read more of the series, but this one was fine.
yourvalentine's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
ruhi_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Top 5 favorite books of all time. Truly a masterpiece
arwenvdleeuw's review against another edition
5.0
Reread the book this year. This story makes me want to believe that angels and chimaera exist. Karou is such a badass character! I utterly loved this book and can't wait to (re)read the rest of the series!
stephreader14's review against another edition
Just couldn’t get into it. Will probably circle back