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alyssaindira's review
3.0
*no spoilers were harmed in the making of this review*
"She brings the snow with her touch,they think she's gone, but we know, she will come again. She will reign in his stead. She will bring down the world on his head. OH come Snow, come. . . "
Hey guys, so I finished Stealing Snow (Stealing Snow, #1) by Danielle Paige. I was initially drawn to this book because of how it started. It just seemed so interesting, Snow's situation and everything. So I wanted to see what would become of it, of her. And I did. And...well, it was a nice novel. It was an okay novel. I mean, the beginning was good, kept me engaged and interested, the middle was kind so so. I felt myself breezing through it. I was simply scanning it. I didnt feel as connected with the story as I just moseyed along. The writing was alright. As in, if the writing was a bit description, it was either easy to scan through, or just kind of...skip? In my opinion, most of the description was more world/environment building. And thus, me being me, did not find it essential to pour over every single detail. But, other readers might like to do exactly that. Hey, to each its own. Im just telling you my experience while reading this book. If you want your own, you read it. So yeah, I felt I got more out of the character's inner monologue and dialogue then any other description. So, the middle of the story ambled along okay. It took some weird twists and turns and went in directions that I wasnt sure what was really happening. I dont think the MC knew either. She was just going where her drive and magic took her. Honestly, I really kind of wanted to just get to the end of it. Then that ending, holy moly. That was...that was something. That really gave the book a last spark of WOW. It was just like, bang bang bang. Revelation over here. Secret over there. Another revelation over here. It was rapid fire of being shocked to no end. Seriously. Man. I was speechless. The ending, the ending was truly spectacular. Basically, my fav parts of the book were the beginning, and the ending. Then, there was one character who was my fav of all. jagger. He was bae. He was so charming and cute and sweet. And for a moment, I thought he was another secret to, but *shrugs*. Anyway, i really liked jagger. He and Snow should be together. OH! Speaking of couples, gods...I felt like there was one love interest after another. Yeah, the romance wasnt very good, in my opinion. I mean, Snow goes on this quest to save her love, and ends up stringing two more along the way? Like wtf? Regardless, I really liked Jagger. He should be endgame. Kai can go screw off. And Bale...I did like him. I also liked Snow's determination to get him. Despite all the obstacles in her way. Everything she did, she did for Bale. I admired that. I suppose I admired Snow as well. Though the one thing I am kind of confused about, is how she went about this world so well. I mean, like, with minimal mental damage from the psychward. She had been pretty messed with in there. I am surprised she was able to function as well as she did. Not only that, but her powers man, those were wicked. Though for some reason, I just imagining her as Elsa from Frozen everytime she did. Is that a good or bad thing? Ha, i'll let you decide. So yeah. Snow was an alright character. Jagger was a really alright character. And everyone else can just be...okay. Ha. Alright, as always, if you guys have any questions or comments, please drop em below. Till next time. Bye.
"She brings the snow with her touch,they think she's gone, but we know, she will come again. She will reign in his stead. She will bring down the world on his head. OH come Snow, come. . . "
Hey guys, so I finished Stealing Snow (Stealing Snow, #1) by Danielle Paige. I was initially drawn to this book because of how it started. It just seemed so interesting, Snow's situation and everything. So I wanted to see what would become of it, of her. And I did. And...well, it was a nice novel. It was an okay novel. I mean, the beginning was good, kept me engaged and interested, the middle was kind so so. I felt myself breezing through it. I was simply scanning it. I didnt feel as connected with the story as I just moseyed along. The writing was alright. As in, if the writing was a bit description, it was either easy to scan through, or just kind of...skip? In my opinion, most of the description was more world/environment building. And thus, me being me, did not find it essential to pour over every single detail. But, other readers might like to do exactly that. Hey, to each its own. Im just telling you my experience while reading this book. If you want your own, you read it. So yeah, I felt I got more out of the character's inner monologue and dialogue then any other description. So, the middle of the story ambled along okay. It took some weird twists and turns and went in directions that I wasnt sure what was really happening. I dont think the MC knew either. She was just going where her drive and magic took her. Honestly, I really kind of wanted to just get to the end of it. Then that ending, holy moly. That was...that was something. That really gave the book a last spark of WOW. It was just like, bang bang bang. Revelation over here. Secret over there. Another revelation over here. It was rapid fire of being shocked to no end. Seriously. Man. I was speechless. The ending, the ending was truly spectacular. Basically, my fav parts of the book were the beginning, and the ending. Then, there was one character who was my fav of all. jagger. He was bae. He was so charming and cute and sweet. And for a moment, I thought he was another secret to, but *shrugs*. Anyway, i really liked jagger. He and Snow should be together. OH! Speaking of couples, gods...I felt like there was one love interest after another. Yeah, the romance wasnt very good, in my opinion. I mean, Snow goes on this quest to save her love, and ends up stringing two more along the way? Like wtf? Regardless, I really liked Jagger. He should be endgame. Kai can go screw off. And Bale...I did like him. I also liked Snow's determination to get him. Despite all the obstacles in her way. Everything she did, she did for Bale. I admired that. I suppose I admired Snow as well. Though the one thing I am kind of confused about, is how she went about this world so well. I mean, like, with minimal mental damage from the psychward. She had been pretty messed with in there. I am surprised she was able to function as well as she did. Not only that, but her powers man, those were wicked. Though for some reason, I just imagining her as Elsa from Frozen everytime she did. Is that a good or bad thing? Ha, i'll let you decide. So yeah. Snow was an alright character. Jagger was a really alright character. And everyone else can just be...okay. Ha. Alright, as always, if you guys have any questions or comments, please drop em below. Till next time. Bye.
laurenkara's review against another edition
1.0
Read a less formal review for this feat. even more Parks & Recs GIFs @ my blog Wonderless Reviews
** I received of a free copy of this book via Bloomsbury and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review **
^This GIF could just be the entire review, but I'll try to elaborate more.
This book was straight up not for me. There was a LOVE SQUARE, an annoying main character and absolutely no word building. I can't even remember anything about this book except how much I didn't like it. There were tiny bits of potential throughout it, but nothing that stuck. It was just drowned out by all the awfulness such as medication shaming, poor handling of mental illnesses and cringeworthy lines like:
I hate saying someone shouldn't read a book because we all see things differently, but there is no way I can recommend this. If you want to read it definitely pick up a copy from your library.
I'm not even sure how I managed to finish this book, but when I did this was my reaction:
** I received of a free copy of this book via Bloomsbury and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review **
^This GIF could just be the entire review, but I'll try to elaborate more.
This book was straight up not for me. There was a LOVE SQUARE, an annoying main character and absolutely no word building. I can't even remember anything about this book except how much I didn't like it. There were tiny bits of potential throughout it, but nothing that stuck. It was just drowned out by all the awfulness such as medication shaming, poor handling of mental illnesses and cringeworthy lines like:
A life without kissing is no life at all..
I hate saying someone shouldn't read a book because we all see things differently, but there is no way I can recommend this. If you want to read it definitely pick up a copy from your library.
I'm not even sure how I managed to finish this book, but when I did this was my reaction:
winterelemental's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
liviasimon's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0
knittyreader's review against another edition
3.0
I think this book would be a great bridge between children's books and YA. As it is, I do not think the average YA-reader - both in age and reading experience - will be hooked by this book.
The retelling of a fairy tale is great, and as far as I can tell this is a more precise retelling than 'Frozen' (although I loved 'Frozen'!). I even think the start in a psychiatric ward could have been good, even if it has been done before (let's face it, everything has been done before in the world of books).
Personally I didn't care for the piling up of cliché's, and hopping from surrounding to something new to something new. It might've made this book better if Snow had made a plan and tried to stick to it - as it is now, she mostly has tantrums that she wants nothing but to find Bale, after which she seems to forget about him. Then she does what others tell her to do, after which she asks herself if that was a smart thing to do, but oh well, she has done it already. So she blunders on. She gets into a love square within the first half of the book, because well, all those boys are hot, aren't they? But Bale is her Twue Lurrrrrve, he is! Oh, another hot boy, let's kiss. Oh my.
It's not like this book was a horrible thing to read. There were parts I even liked as they were. I just feel like it wasn't a book yet, but a pile of promising scenes that yet had to be compiled into a story, and that still had to be rid from the lurrrve square.
I received a free copy through Netgalley, in return for an honest review
The retelling of a fairy tale is great, and as far as I can tell this is a more precise retelling than 'Frozen' (although I loved 'Frozen'!). I even think the start in a psychiatric ward could have been good, even if it has been done before (let's face it, everything has been done before in the world of books).
Personally I didn't care for the piling up of cliché's, and hopping from surrounding to something new to something new. It might've made this book better if Snow had made a plan and tried to stick to it - as it is now, she mostly has tantrums that she wants nothing but to find Bale, after which she seems to forget about him. Then she does what others tell her to do, after which she asks herself if that was a smart thing to do, but oh well, she has done it already. So she blunders on. She gets into a love square within the first half of the book, because well, all those boys are hot, aren't they? But Bale is her Twue Lurrrrrve, he is! Oh, another hot boy, let's kiss. Oh my.
It's not like this book was a horrible thing to read. There were parts I even liked as they were. I just feel like it wasn't a book yet, but a pile of promising scenes that yet had to be compiled into a story, and that still had to be rid from the lurrrve square.
I received a free copy through Netgalley, in return for an honest review
ookirkpatrick's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
brokenchell's review
5.0
As always Danielle Paige delivers a great story. I will admit this story was not at all what I was expecting. However she's got me hooked!!! All the twists and turns of the story at the end had me on the edge of my seat!!! I can't believe I have to wait to find out what happens next!!! Great job Danielle!!! Great story!!!
erinjuliaadams's review
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
evieskirrow13's review against another edition
5.0
Loved SO MUCH - tho the three love interests were kind of a stretch !! i loved the characters and the story arc- would highly recommend to ANYONE