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3.34 AVERAGE
3.34 AVERAGE
I came across this on a buyers list from the shop and then had it sent as a proof. I really ike the sould of it and the blurb on the back made it sound really good.
I thought it stated of brill but then slowed in the middle, then got slower and a little slower. Maybe a re-read is in order to see if I misted something.
I thought it stated of brill but then slowed in the middle, then got slower and a little slower. Maybe a re-read is in order to see if I misted something.
So...at the beginning I was really excited and liked the book but after reading a few chapters I was bored and waited for something really good and full of action to happen.And I was disappointed when it didn't because I had great expectations and I was a bit disappointed.But I really liked the end because Silas and Kate formed a weird kind of relationship.The book and the story itself is a bit complicated and I don't really remember what happened with details so I won't say anything.But I really hope that in the second book,Kate and Silas will be together or start having feelings for each other.That way the story will get more interesting and people will enjoy reading it.Because if you've got romance involved or if you know that the characters have feelings for each other but nothing happens,then it gets better and you can't wait to read and learn what happens.Can't wait to read the second book!
adventurous
dark
lighthearted
mysterious
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
I enjoyed this book, it was a unique story about a girl with an interesting ability. It was a little slow in some parts, but the characters were interesting.
This has some potential but honestly the magic seems a little mediocre and I'm more than half way through and I'm bored of it all being about Kate running away from a chase and nothing about what exactly Kate can do being clear. It's been a monotony of capture, escape, repeat so far. I also can't work out what time period and what age range this is aimed at (tho probably aimed at much younger than me). Idk how I got this book but I'm glad I know I'm not keeping it.
So this afternoon I finished an advanced copy of Shadowcry by Jenna Burtenshaw, set to be released at the end of June. The story line was quite inte
resting, something I haven’t seen in YA fiction yet this year. It is set in the town of Morvane where Kate, a young woman with a hidden talent resides. This story is set in a dystopian society where the High Council rules the different realms of the Continant. Wardens invade the city of Morvane and Kate in thrust into a world she never imagined existed, full of witchcraft and a secret book full of unimaginable secrets.
This being Jenna’s first book, I was surprised at her ability to write such a complex story that is filled with terror, loss, love and the idea of right and wrong. Kate is a strong teenager that has to deal with way more then any girl should at her age. Over the course of the book she grows into a young woman that stands strong on her own, not needing to rely on others to save her. She is an inspiring character, one that will develop more overtime.
This book is good for readers who liked the hunger games (although there is not as much violence), rangers apprentice and the maze runner. It has a lot of action and is full of suspense. Although the narrator is mostly female, it reads neutral so girls as well as boys will enjoy this book.
resting, something I haven’t seen in YA fiction yet this year. It is set in the town of Morvane where Kate, a young woman with a hidden talent resides. This story is set in a dystopian society where the High Council rules the different realms of the Continant. Wardens invade the city of Morvane and Kate in thrust into a world she never imagined existed, full of witchcraft and a secret book full of unimaginable secrets.
This being Jenna’s first book, I was surprised at her ability to write such a complex story that is filled with terror, loss, love and the idea of right and wrong. Kate is a strong teenager that has to deal with way more then any girl should at her age. Over the course of the book she grows into a young woman that stands strong on her own, not needing to rely on others to save her. She is an inspiring character, one that will develop more overtime.
This book is good for readers who liked the hunger games (although there is not as much violence), rangers apprentice and the maze runner. It has a lot of action and is full of suspense. Although the narrator is mostly female, it reads neutral so girls as well as boys will enjoy this book.
Review by: Amanda at Of Spectacles and Books
Why I chose this book:
At first glance, this seems like a whirlwind of an adventure with secret books, and an interesting society and culture. Well it was at that, but was it worth the time I took to read it?
The 3 things you need to know about this book:
1. I wasn't sold on the characters
I liked one character: Silas. He was one of the antagonists for the main portion of the book. He was the most well-rounded character in the novel; whereas, Kate and her friend Edgar were slightly limp in their actions and reasonings. They both had solid backgrounds that the author could have done so much more with but apparently chose to do nothing.
2. Is this medieval? Dystopian? Industrial setting? Terrible version of steampunk?
The world of Albion was an interesting twist to the setting. I assumed that it was speaking of England, since Albion is an older word for it. However, it was not a fantasy book. Rather, it took place in a time where everyone rode horses and the only technology was seen through a train, so I was assuming it was during the industrial period. But then, Burtenshaw made it an odd dystopian fantasy novel by calling England, Albion and the rest of Europe, The Continent. It was very odd, and every time I saw the names, I secretly whispered, “Make up your mind already!”
3. Major potential but an overall let down
This plot had MAJOR potential! I actually thought it was very interesting having a book called Wintercraft (which I thought was a creative and fun name) that held secrets pertaining to the Veil. Because of Wintercraft and the history that inspired it, Burtenshaw needed to tell a more factual story within her characters’ lives; however, she didn’t do that as well as she could have. I felt that there were moments that the plot lagged because she was filling in needless details about the past and history of everything. I think it would have been much more helpful just to write a two part prologue: one that held a more plot-organized history, and the other that she had as her original prologue.
Overall:
The summary created a mystery for me, and I wanted it solved as soon as I had read it. It was an interesting story, I will give it that, but I feel as though it could have been developed more. Which could have made it an all-around better novel if the author had taken more time on it. It was an interesting book. Sadly, not one that I would read over again or go out of my way to recommend, but it had a gumption that was admirable. However, that was the only redeeming quality.
Why I chose this book:
At first glance, this seems like a whirlwind of an adventure with secret books, and an interesting society and culture. Well it was at that, but was it worth the time I took to read it?
The 3 things you need to know about this book:
1. I wasn't sold on the characters
I liked one character: Silas. He was one of the antagonists for the main portion of the book. He was the most well-rounded character in the novel; whereas, Kate and her friend Edgar were slightly limp in their actions and reasonings. They both had solid backgrounds that the author could have done so much more with but apparently chose to do nothing.
2. Is this medieval? Dystopian? Industrial setting? Terrible version of steampunk?
The world of Albion was an interesting twist to the setting. I assumed that it was speaking of England, since Albion is an older word for it. However, it was not a fantasy book. Rather, it took place in a time where everyone rode horses and the only technology was seen through a train, so I was assuming it was during the industrial period. But then, Burtenshaw made it an odd dystopian fantasy novel by calling England, Albion and the rest of Europe, The Continent. It was very odd, and every time I saw the names, I secretly whispered, “Make up your mind already!”
3. Major potential but an overall let down
This plot had MAJOR potential! I actually thought it was very interesting having a book called Wintercraft (which I thought was a creative and fun name) that held secrets pertaining to the Veil. Because of Wintercraft and the history that inspired it, Burtenshaw needed to tell a more factual story within her characters’ lives; however, she didn’t do that as well as she could have. I felt that there were moments that the plot lagged because she was filling in needless details about the past and history of everything. I think it would have been much more helpful just to write a two part prologue: one that held a more plot-organized history, and the other that she had as her original prologue.
Overall:
The summary created a mystery for me, and I wanted it solved as soon as I had read it. It was an interesting story, I will give it that, but I feel as though it could have been developed more. Which could have made it an all-around better novel if the author had taken more time on it. It was an interesting book. Sadly, not one that I would read over again or go out of my way to recommend, but it had a gumption that was admirable. However, that was the only redeeming quality.