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adventurous
fast-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
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
THIS BOOK MAN. THIS. BOOK.
The story kind of turns to be a little annying in the middle but the end makes it all worth it.
The story kind of turns to be a little annying in the middle but the end makes it all worth it.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
the premise of this book definitely requires some suspension of disbelief, but it did make for an interesting read. Violet was a pretty typical YA fmc, and the story was entertaining if a bit predictable. the tone was a bit strange in this book because it attempts to cover serious topics without actually getting too dark because of its audience. i liked the glittery ballroom setting, but the world-building as a whole was a little lacking, and the romance wasn't particularly memorable. overall, this was a fine entry into the ya dystopian space; i think i might have been compelled to continue the series had i read it when it first came out, but at this moment, i'm okay with setting it aside.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really really enjoyed this book and the concept behind it! Honestly this story doesn’t seem too far fetched as a dystopian especially in times like this. I can’t wait to read the rest of the series and see where they go with it.
Second reading: February 2017
4.5 stars
I still really enjoyed this book and I love the power struggle between all of the royal women. I'm so excited to finally continue and finish this trilogy!
First reading: October 2014
4.5 stars.
This is how it ends?? Luckily I knew ahead of time that this was going to be a trilogy but the second book doesn't even have a title yet which makes me antsy because of the way this book left off. There were several elements that I liked. A great role of secondary characters. I could use a bit more of an explanation on the somewhat sci-fi elements of the auguries. My only problem with the book was the crap love story. I'm so sick of YA writers and their instalove. So over it. Otherwise, loved it and want more!
4.5 stars
I still really enjoyed this book and I love the power struggle between all of the royal women. I'm so excited to finally continue and finish this trilogy!
First reading: October 2014
4.5 stars.
This is how it ends?? Luckily I knew ahead of time that this was going to be a trilogy but the second book doesn't even have a title yet which makes me antsy because of the way this book left off. There were several elements that I liked. A great role of secondary characters. I could use a bit more of an explanation on the somewhat sci-fi elements of the auguries. My only problem with the book was the crap love story. I'm so sick of YA writers and their instalove. So over it. Otherwise, loved it and want more!
I'm not quite sure how I feel about this book. I listened to the audiobook, which I wasn't the biggest fan of either (I'm picky with my narrators). It's an interesting concept even though it mildly resembles The Handmaid's Tale but for teens.
The Insta love is a major turn-off, and I'm honestly hoping there's another love interest because I don't care for their romance whatsoever. While I wasn't in love with this story, it has intrigued me enough to continue on to the sequel and hope for better.
The Insta love is a major turn-off, and I'm honestly hoping there's another love interest because I don't care for their romance whatsoever. While I wasn't in love with this story, it has intrigued me enough to continue on to the sequel and hope for better.