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3.37 AVERAGE
3.37 AVERAGE
It dragged a bit if I'm honest and didn't really capture my attention in the same way that the first one did. It was still well written but it really was just a filler between books one and three.
Olá queridos leitores!
Antes de começar a ler o livro disseram-me que precisava de ler o primeiro da trilogia para poder perceber a história. Na verdade, não senti isso. Parece ser uma história completamente à parte de qualquer outra. Pelo menos foi o que eu achei. Se calhar escaparam-me pormenores importantes e nem me apercebi...
Por um lado, gostei muito de ler este romance. Tem algum suspense e, no geral, tem uma boa história. Mas, por outro lado, não havia necessidade nenhuma de arrastar tanto... toda a narrativa desenvolve-se em volta do desaparecimento de Madison, mas foca-se mais nos seus amigos e conhecidos do que propriamente em Madison. Para mim esse é o maior "defeito" deste livro. Acabamos por não conhecer nenhuma das personagens de forma íntima... apenas conhecemos pequenos flashes da vida de cada um.
Quando terminei a leitura fiquei um pouco aborrecida. Quero saber muito mais do que aquilo que nos é descrito. Por favor, Harper Collins, tentem publicar o terceiro livro o mais rapidamente possível.
Vejo muitas semelhanças com Gossip Girl, mas apenas no desenvolver da história de cada personagem. As suas vidas têm um pouco em comum com as personagens da série...
O suspense devia destacar-se mais no desenvolvimento da ação, mas raramente dava cor de si.
Estou à espera que o terceiro livro seja mais entusiasmante. No entanto, gostei desta leitura e recomendo a quem tiver vontade de ler algo muito rápido e leve.
Antes de começar a ler o livro disseram-me que precisava de ler o primeiro da trilogia para poder perceber a história. Na verdade, não senti isso. Parece ser uma história completamente à parte de qualquer outra. Pelo menos foi o que eu achei. Se calhar escaparam-me pormenores importantes e nem me apercebi...
Por um lado, gostei muito de ler este romance. Tem algum suspense e, no geral, tem uma boa história. Mas, por outro lado, não havia necessidade nenhuma de arrastar tanto... toda a narrativa desenvolve-se em volta do desaparecimento de Madison, mas foca-se mais nos seus amigos e conhecidos do que propriamente em Madison. Para mim esse é o maior "defeito" deste livro. Acabamos por não conhecer nenhuma das personagens de forma íntima... apenas conhecemos pequenos flashes da vida de cada um.
Quando terminei a leitura fiquei um pouco aborrecida. Quero saber muito mais do que aquilo que nos é descrito. Por favor, Harper Collins, tentem publicar o terceiro livro o mais rapidamente possível.
Vejo muitas semelhanças com Gossip Girl, mas apenas no desenvolver da história de cada personagem. As suas vidas têm um pouco em comum com as personagens da série...
O suspense devia destacar-se mais no desenvolvimento da ação, mas raramente dava cor de si.
Estou à espera que o terceiro livro seja mais entusiasmante. No entanto, gostei desta leitura e recomendo a quem tiver vontade de ler algo muito rápido e leve.
"Everybody loves you when you're gone"
4.5/5 stars
This is a reread for me due to the final book being released. I found that this time around I was able to get more into the story that the first time around. Although I do believe that it took a little while to get going and that there was some what of a drag and extra things that I believe didn't need to be in the book; it is such a wonderful read once you blow past it. Noel has a way of pulling at your heart and making you connect with the characters. From feeling the pain when one goes to jail as well as in the end when they are caught up in something much bigger than them, you can't help but want to jump in the book and help.
If you're unsure about thrillers/mysteries I do believe that this could be the book that will change your mind. Due to the setting of it being in LA and the types of individuals that the book talks about, it doesn't seem like you're reading a mystery/thriller until you are too engrossed in the book to put it down.
4.5/5 stars
This is a reread for me due to the final book being released. I found that this time around I was able to get more into the story that the first time around. Although I do believe that it took a little while to get going and that there was some what of a drag and extra things that I believe didn't need to be in the book; it is such a wonderful read once you blow past it. Noel has a way of pulling at your heart and making you connect with the characters. From feeling the pain when one goes to jail as well as in the end when they are caught up in something much bigger than them, you can't help but want to jump in the book and help.
If you're unsure about thrillers/mysteries I do believe that this could be the book that will change your mind. Due to the setting of it being in LA and the types of individuals that the book talks about, it doesn't seem like you're reading a mystery/thriller until you are too engrossed in the book to put it down.
i thought the first book was enjoyable but it was so much harder to get into this one. even though it has over 400 pages, it didn't add much to the plot, i had to force myself into reading sometimes. i think it might be a good set up for book 3, but the way it was dragging honestly made me want to not to continue with the series.
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Alyson Nöel lo hizo de nuevo y mE ENCANTO CADA SEGUNDO.
Unrivaled fue una de las sorpresas más grandes de este año para mi, y este segundo libro no se quedo atras.
Al igual que el primero, escuche el audiolibro de este y personalmentre creo que es la mejor manera de disfrutar estos libros. La narradora hace un trabajo IMPRESIONANTE en leer la historia, dandole a cada personaje una voz.
De verdad no puedo empezar a describir cuanto amo a este cast de personajes. No hay uno solo que no me guste, o uno solo qu eme parezca de más o incluso aburrido. Aunque la trama principal de la trilogí se enfoca en la desaparición de Madison cada protagonista también tiene su trama personal, y las individuales de este segundo libro me fascinaron. Cada una era interesante a su manera y eso me hacia no querer dejar de leer para ya saber que iba a pasar.
Este final NO ES UN FINAL porque me quede demasiado shock. Sin palabras y sin nada que hacer porque aun no consigo el tercero. Le tengo unas ganas enormes y mis espectativas son muy altas.
Unrivaled fue una de las sorpresas más grandes de este año para mi, y este segundo libro no se quedo atras.
Al igual que el primero, escuche el audiolibro de este y personalmentre creo que es la mejor manera de disfrutar estos libros. La narradora hace un trabajo IMPRESIONANTE en leer la historia, dandole a cada personaje una voz.
De verdad no puedo empezar a describir cuanto amo a este cast de personajes. No hay uno solo que no me guste, o uno solo qu eme parezca de más o incluso aburrido. Aunque la trama principal de la trilogí se enfoca en la desaparición de Madison cada protagonista también tiene su trama personal, y las individuales de este segundo libro me fascinaron. Cada una era interesante a su manera y eso me hacia no querer dejar de leer para ya saber que iba a pasar.
Este final NO ES UN FINAL porque me quede demasiado shock. Sin palabras y sin nada que hacer porque aun no consigo el tercero. Le tengo unas ganas enormes y mis espectativas son muy altas.
PT
Blacklist é a continuação do livro Unrivaled. Não li o primeiro livro e confirmo que, ao contrário do que me foi dito, não precisam de o ler para entenderem bem o segundo.
Esta obra segue o misterioso desaparecimento de Madison Brooks, a rapariga mais gira e adorada em Hollywood. Os seus "amigos" e conhecidos vêm-se envolvidos na história do seu desenvolvimento e, quando um deles é quase julgado culpado, juntam-se e tentam encontrar Madison que, afinal, não é bem quem dizia ser.
Quando comecei a ler este livro, ia um pouco "a medo" uma vez que todas as opiniões que li eram muito negativas. No entanto, confesso que adorei este livro e que estou desejosa pelo o próximo.
A ação principal é bastante cativante e eu senti-me mesmo interessada em descobrir quem e porquê tinha causado o desaparecimento de Madison.
O facto de a história ser contada em vários pontos de vista é outra característica que tornou o livro tão bom. Devido a este ponto, ficamos a conhecer e entender melhor cada personagem, o que é um fator muito importante quando queremos descobrir quem é o culpado.
EN
Blacklist is the continuation of the book Unrivaled. I have not read the first book. However, I believe that, contrary to what I have been told, you do not need to read it to understand the second one.
This book follows the mysterious disappearance of Madison Brooks, the hottest and most beloved girl in Hollywood. Their "friends" and acquaintances have become involved in the history of her disappearance and, when one of them is is almost deemed guilty, they come together and try to find Madison who, after all, is not quite who she claimed to be.
When I started reading this book, I was a bit scared since all the reviews I read were very negative. However, I confess that I loved this book and am looking forward to the next one.
The main action is quite captivating and I felt really interested in figuring out who caused her disappearance and why.
The fact that the story is told in several points of view is another feature that made the book so good.We get to know and understand each character better, which is a very important factor if you are trying to find out who is the guilty one.
The only thing in this book that made me less happy was the fact that not everything was revealed which make us wait (ANSIOUSLY !!) for the next volume !! I hope HarperCollins publishes it quickly!
Blacklist é a continuação do livro Unrivaled. Não li o primeiro livro e confirmo que, ao contrário do que me foi dito, não precisam de o ler para entenderem bem o segundo.
Esta obra segue o misterioso desaparecimento de Madison Brooks, a rapariga mais gira e adorada em Hollywood. Os seus "amigos" e conhecidos vêm-se envolvidos na história do seu desenvolvimento e, quando um deles é quase julgado culpado, juntam-se e tentam encontrar Madison que, afinal, não é bem quem dizia ser.
Quando comecei a ler este livro, ia um pouco "a medo" uma vez que todas as opiniões que li eram muito negativas. No entanto, confesso que adorei este livro e que estou desejosa pelo o próximo.
A ação principal é bastante cativante e eu senti-me mesmo interessada em descobrir quem e porquê tinha causado o desaparecimento de Madison.
O facto de a história ser contada em vários pontos de vista é outra característica que tornou o livro tão bom. Devido a este ponto, ficamos a conhecer e entender melhor cada personagem, o que é um fator muito importante quando queremos descobrir quem é o culpado.
EN
Blacklist is the continuation of the book Unrivaled. I have not read the first book. However, I believe that, contrary to what I have been told, you do not need to read it to understand the second one.
This book follows the mysterious disappearance of Madison Brooks, the hottest and most beloved girl in Hollywood. Their "friends" and acquaintances have become involved in the history of her disappearance and, when one of them is is almost deemed guilty, they come together and try to find Madison who, after all, is not quite who she claimed to be.
When I started reading this book, I was a bit scared since all the reviews I read were very negative. However, I confess that I loved this book and am looking forward to the next one.
The main action is quite captivating and I felt really interested in figuring out who caused her disappearance and why.
The fact that the story is told in several points of view is another feature that made the book so good.We get to know and understand each character better, which is a very important factor if you are trying to find out who is the guilty one.
The only thing in this book that made me less happy was the fact that not everything was revealed which make us wait (ANSIOUSLY !!) for the next volume !! I hope HarperCollins publishes it quickly!
Now that a-list celebrity Madison Brooks has gone missing, potentially murdered, Ira’s group of club promoters are suspected and must come together to see if they can locate her whereabouts. This novel had a case of the second book syndrome. To be honest this novel didn’t feel like it progressed the overall story arc. The plot for this novel felt like it could have been shorter, or it could have happened in the first or final book. The reader spent the whole novel wondering about one character because all the other characters were looking for her. Sure, we learned a little more about these characters but it still felt like there was no plot progression; we didn’t need over 400 pages of trying to locate one person. This novel felt like it drifted from the main plot of this trilogy, hopefully the last novel will get back on track. This novel had all characters come together and work together even if they didn’t want to. It felt like this was supposed to give us more character development, but it just left them doing the same thing over and over again. The reader is still semi-curious about how this trilogy will come to an end and to get some answers. As for this novel, it really didn’t feel like it was worth the time to read this.
I received this book as an early release from Netgalley.
I read the first book in this series, unrivalled, and was pleasantly surprised. Mostly because I love a murder mystery and this series was something unlike other things currently on the market.
I have to say, the second book did not disappoint!
I had been waiting ages for the second book in the series and I read it so quickly I didn't realise I had finished it until I turned the last page and was confused as to why there wasn't any more pages haha.
This story is about the disappearance of Hollywood It Girl Maddison Brooks and her checkered past. It's also about the team from the first book and their journey to discover what really happened to Maddison.
The ending was so infuriating because it felt like we were so close to a revelation and having all the answers we need! I can't wait for the third book!
I think that as a sequel, this book is really good at delving deeper with the main characters. As readers we really get to know them better and (gasp) become emotionally invested in them. I definitely have a few couples who are endgame for me!
Overall, another brilliant read - especially if you're looking for something a little different to the typical teen and YA books.
I read the first book in this series, unrivalled, and was pleasantly surprised. Mostly because I love a murder mystery and this series was something unlike other things currently on the market.
I have to say, the second book did not disappoint!
I had been waiting ages for the second book in the series and I read it so quickly I didn't realise I had finished it until I turned the last page and was confused as to why there wasn't any more pages haha.
This story is about the disappearance of Hollywood It Girl Maddison Brooks and her checkered past. It's also about the team from the first book and their journey to discover what really happened to Maddison.
The ending was so infuriating because it felt like we were so close to a revelation and having all the answers we need! I can't wait for the third book!
I think that as a sequel, this book is really good at delving deeper with the main characters. As readers we really get to know them better and (gasp) become emotionally invested in them. I definitely have a few couples who are endgame for me!
Overall, another brilliant read - especially if you're looking for something a little different to the typical teen and YA books.
It dragged a bit if I'm honest and didn't really capture my attention in the same way that the first one did. It was still well written but it really was just a filler between books one and three.