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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
I loved, loved, loved this book. It was a great ending for characters I really grew to love. Janie is really something and they don't make too many men like Cabel. And most of them are fictional.
This, I think, had the potential to be the most interesting book in the series. We learn a little more about dream catching and Janie’s dad (who I seriously wish had a book series of his own, along with MVP Martha Stubin) but so much of this book was just Janie whining about her relationship with Cabel. I wish more time had been given to exploring dream catching and Henry’s life! That shit is interesting!
Lukewarm on this book and this series as a whole. I had to consistently remind myself that 32 year old women like me are not the target audience. Like there are some YA and children’s book series that still hold water for adults, but (in the most respectful way possible) this is not one of them.
That doesn’t negate the fact that teenage me absolutely loved this series.
Lukewarm on this book and this series as a whole. I had to consistently remind myself that 32 year old women like me are not the target audience. Like there are some YA and children’s book series that still hold water for adults, but (in the most respectful way possible) this is not one of them.
That doesn’t negate the fact that teenage me absolutely loved this series.
Wow...I really didn't expect this ending but I liked it. I would really love to have more to the story but that is the curse for me ...I always want to know what happens in 15/30/50 years lol Anyway, I loved it. I thought the writing was refreshing and honest. The relationships weren't perfect but that made it interesting. Loved it!
i loved it!!!
knowing that the ending is just the beginning
knowing that the ending is just the beginning
It took me a while to pick up this final book in the Wake Trilogy… mainly because, even though I enjoyed the first two books, I wasn’t all that invested in the story. That, and I wasn’t sure if this conclusion would do the series any justice.
Well, ‘Gone’ totally blew my expectations away.
I enjoyed this much more than the other two – maybe because there was less forced lexicon to connect with the YA audience, maybe because it wasn’t so over the top, or maybe because a lot of questions got answered. It has been two years since I read the previous novel, ‘Fade,’ and I think the break did me some good.
There is always plenty of action and controversy in these novels. And yes, the writing style annoyed me, but ‘Gone’ was better in all accounts in comparison to the previous two installments.
I enjoy the bitter-sweet of this series – how Janie’s ability comes at a cost, and she has to weigh her conscious over whether to use it for good, bad or try and suppress it. It gives her an inner strength that I really respect. In the start of the series, Cabel was continually coming to her rescue, but by this book, they were in more of a symbiotic, equal relationship.
I have a love/hate affection with this series. The premise is great, but the writing style, juvenile; and some of the mechanics in the plot a little too convenient or fantastic. The mythology of Janie’s ability is organic, and I loved how it is spread throughout all three books, and some questions don’t really get answers, although we get some resolution in Janie’s acceptance of her fate.
The real crux that lifted this book above the rest for me was that there is more character development and spiritual dilemma, moving away from the action/conspiracy centred story lines in the start of the series.
While not an outstanding novel, it provides a satisfactory culmination to Janie’s predicament, and we really get to see her shine. A great fast paced read with a paranormal twist.
Well, ‘Gone’ totally blew my expectations away.
I enjoyed this much more than the other two – maybe because there was less forced lexicon to connect with the YA audience, maybe because it wasn’t so over the top, or maybe because a lot of questions got answered. It has been two years since I read the previous novel, ‘Fade,’ and I think the break did me some good.
There is always plenty of action and controversy in these novels. And yes, the writing style annoyed me, but ‘Gone’ was better in all accounts in comparison to the previous two installments.
I enjoy the bitter-sweet of this series – how Janie’s ability comes at a cost, and she has to weigh her conscious over whether to use it for good, bad or try and suppress it. It gives her an inner strength that I really respect. In the start of the series, Cabel was continually coming to her rescue, but by this book, they were in more of a symbiotic, equal relationship.
I have a love/hate affection with this series. The premise is great, but the writing style, juvenile; and some of the mechanics in the plot a little too convenient or fantastic. The mythology of Janie’s ability is organic, and I loved how it is spread throughout all three books, and some questions don’t really get answers, although we get some resolution in Janie’s acceptance of her fate.
The real crux that lifted this book above the rest for me was that there is more character development and spiritual dilemma, moving away from the action/conspiracy centred story lines in the start of the series.
While not an outstanding novel, it provides a satisfactory culmination to Janie’s predicament, and we really get to see her shine. A great fast paced read with a paranormal twist.
oh my god janie talk to people when you have problems
I gave Lisa McMann's "Gone" the last book in her WAKE trilogy 4 stars because it was as well written as the first two installments. However, on a personal note, I enjoyed this book the least of the three. I found the subject matter much heavier, which is where the story was headed and needed to go... but I believe I personally was looking for a bit lighter reading material. Did I like the book? Yes. Will I like it even better when I reread it at a later date? Most likely. Would I recommend it and the series? Absolutely! Read McMann's series, get to know and respect Janie and Cabel, they are characters worth knowing.