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3.53 AVERAGE
3.53 AVERAGE
A really intriguing mystery which had me on the edge of my seat.
General Comments
Wow. That’s what I thought when I closed the book. Just wow. The first half of the book or so was a little confusing. As Grace writes down her story she jumps around a bit, between the past and the present and at times it’s extremely confusing. But as I read further on and stopped trying to figure out where she was from, the story got steadily better. There were a few points where I wanted to just shake her but overall I quite liked it.
Critical Review
Author’s POV/ Voice:
The author chose to use the first person POV and in all honesty, I found it hard to sink into at the beginning. This was mostly because I couldn’t figure out where the protagonist was from purely from her dialogue. It felt slightly inconsistent to me as though Grace’s persona was a suit the author was trying on for the first time, and she wasn’t quite sure how it fit. However, after a little while it got smoother and I was able to let myself go and enjoy the story.
Characters:
Grace is not perfect. Actually, she’s quite far from it. She’s one of those girls. You know the kind I mean, the kind that you raise your eyebrows at and judge not so secretly. The kind who drinks too much, is much too loose with herself, and who has no filter between her brain and her mouth. But she was real. I found myself being able to understand how she got that way and my heart went out to her. At some points I wanted to shake her. Honestly, she was more than a little naive and I felt like it was a less than realistic device employed by the author to make her story work. But overall, I could relate to Grace.
Storyline/ Plot:
The story was extremely interesting. I found myself asking questions at every turn. Why did he kidnap her? Why is he so odd? What happened to Sal? Why can’t Grace see what’s so clear to me? I felt like the particular issue that Grace had was interestingly handled. I could actually believe she couldn’t stop, that somehow she didn’t really know why she did it, and I was satisfied with that. I must say, the ending came as a bit of a surprise. I realised that as the story wound down that something weird was going on and I was waiting for it to take an unexpected twist possibly into the paranormal. But it didn’t. And once I reached those last words, my heart went out to Grace, and to Sal, and to Grace’s mother. And I hoped.
Cover & Blurb:
This was a stunning cover. The picture alone made me want to pick it up. Forget the blurb. Honestly, that’s how I felt. This cover just overshadowed everything. This girl just drew me in with her messy nails, her red hair, and the look in her eye. Pleading, sad, and beautiful. It just worked.
Rating Conclusion
Entangled gets 4.25 stars out of 5. Honestly, it was a good read even if it did take a while to pick up. I loved the way the characters interacted and I loved how raw they could get. It was refreshing to see the less than pleasant side of the teenage life. Not everyone’s biggest problems come from them having some great talent. The beauty in this novel could be found in the very human flaws it sought to portray, and I loved it.
For more reviews check out my book blog Words That Fly.
Wow. That’s what I thought when I closed the book. Just wow. The first half of the book or so was a little confusing. As Grace writes down her story she jumps around a bit, between the past and the present and at times it’s extremely confusing. But as I read further on and stopped trying to figure out where she was from, the story got steadily better. There were a few points where I wanted to just shake her but overall I quite liked it.
Critical Review
Author’s POV/ Voice:
The author chose to use the first person POV and in all honesty, I found it hard to sink into at the beginning. This was mostly because I couldn’t figure out where the protagonist was from purely from her dialogue. It felt slightly inconsistent to me as though Grace’s persona was a suit the author was trying on for the first time, and she wasn’t quite sure how it fit. However, after a little while it got smoother and I was able to let myself go and enjoy the story.
Characters:
Grace is not perfect. Actually, she’s quite far from it. She’s one of those girls. You know the kind I mean, the kind that you raise your eyebrows at and judge not so secretly. The kind who drinks too much, is much too loose with herself, and who has no filter between her brain and her mouth. But she was real. I found myself being able to understand how she got that way and my heart went out to her. At some points I wanted to shake her. Honestly, she was more than a little naive and I felt like it was a less than realistic device employed by the author to make her story work. But overall, I could relate to Grace.
Storyline/ Plot:
The story was extremely interesting. I found myself asking questions at every turn. Why did he kidnap her? Why is he so odd? What happened to Sal? Why can’t Grace see what’s so clear to me? I felt like the particular issue that Grace had was interestingly handled. I could actually believe she couldn’t stop, that somehow she didn’t really know why she did it, and I was satisfied with that. I must say, the ending came as a bit of a surprise. I realised that as the story wound down that something weird was going on and I was waiting for it to take an unexpected twist possibly into the paranormal. But it didn’t. And once I reached those last words, my heart went out to Grace, and to Sal, and to Grace’s mother. And I hoped.
Cover & Blurb:
This was a stunning cover. The picture alone made me want to pick it up. Forget the blurb. Honestly, that’s how I felt. This cover just overshadowed everything. This girl just drew me in with her messy nails, her red hair, and the look in her eye. Pleading, sad, and beautiful. It just worked.
Rating Conclusion
Entangled gets 4.25 stars out of 5. Honestly, it was a good read even if it did take a while to pick up. I loved the way the characters interacted and I loved how raw they could get. It was refreshing to see the less than pleasant side of the teenage life. Not everyone’s biggest problems come from them having some great talent. The beauty in this novel could be found in the very human flaws it sought to portray, and I loved it.
For more reviews check out my book blog Words That Fly.
Basically, my favourite YA book ever. It is that of rare breed.
I found this really powerful and moving. Grace was so damaged that even when she wasn't being very likeable I felt an urge to hug her close.
Excellent book, looking forward to more from Cat Clarke.
Excellent book, looking forward to more from Cat Clarke.
I devoured this book. I started it at 9am in the morning and didn't move until I had finished it - yes it was that good! I really, really loved it!
The story begins with Grace held captive in a white room. She has no idea how she got there or why she is there. Only that there is paper and pens and she is supposed to write. So she does, and this forces her to remember - to remember things she has been trying to forget...
I absolutely adored Grace. Her voice was the driving force of this novel and I loved how her story unfolded. I found myself completely immersed in it, desperately wanted to know what had happened but also savouring every moment. Grace is such a complex character and it really works. She's not always the nicest person to those around her but underneath that you really sense 'her' and I just wanted to hug her. Nat and Sal were also great characters. I loved that all three of them weren't perfect - that they all made mistakes. It made it more honest and real, and something I could completely invest in.
I loved the whole mystery aspect as well. Who was Ethan? Why was she there? But also in the story Grace tells. You know something must have happened because of the place she was in at the beginning of the story - she tells you that much - but you don't know what happened. I really enjoyed the pace at which we found out all the details - and what they were. There is something very honest about it - it all makes sense in retrospect and everything just falls into place.
Not everything in this novel is answered. As the reader we are left to make up our own minds about certain things and I found that really refreshing. I still find myself thinking about Grace and I read Entangled weeks ago. I just can't seem to get her out of my head. I can honestly say I can't wait to read whatever Cat Clarke writes next! An awesome debut!
The story begins with Grace held captive in a white room. She has no idea how she got there or why she is there. Only that there is paper and pens and she is supposed to write. So she does, and this forces her to remember - to remember things she has been trying to forget...
I absolutely adored Grace. Her voice was the driving force of this novel and I loved how her story unfolded. I found myself completely immersed in it, desperately wanted to know what had happened but also savouring every moment. Grace is such a complex character and it really works. She's not always the nicest person to those around her but underneath that you really sense 'her' and I just wanted to hug her. Nat and Sal were also great characters. I loved that all three of them weren't perfect - that they all made mistakes. It made it more honest and real, and something I could completely invest in.
I loved the whole mystery aspect as well. Who was Ethan? Why was she there? But also in the story Grace tells. You know something must have happened because of the place she was in at the beginning of the story - she tells you that much - but you don't know what happened. I really enjoyed the pace at which we found out all the details - and what they were. There is something very honest about it - it all makes sense in retrospect and everything just falls into place.
Not everything in this novel is answered. As the reader we are left to make up our own minds about certain things and I found that really refreshing. I still find myself thinking about Grace and I read Entangled weeks ago. I just can't seem to get her out of my head. I can honestly say I can't wait to read whatever Cat Clarke writes next! An awesome debut!
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This book was so amazing. It was like a whirlwind of amazing stuff!!!!=]
READ IT!!!!!!
READ IT!!!!!!
Reading this book was like a blow to my stomach
The writing was so fast paced that I felt like i was being swept over a cliff along with the protagonist. Grace reminded me of myself a couple of years ago and her character was so well written that I couldn't stop reading as i watched her crash and burn. The foreshadowing was good, and I was actually sad because I knew what was coming and how it was going to end for grace. Some readers should use caution when reading this book as it has quite a lot of triggers in it especially for self harm.
The writing was so fast paced that I felt like i was being swept over a cliff along with the protagonist. Grace reminded me of myself a couple of years ago and her character was so well written that I couldn't stop reading as i watched her crash and burn. The foreshadowing was good, and I was actually sad because I knew what was coming and how it was going to end for grace. Some readers should use caution when reading this book as it has quite a lot of triggers in it especially for self harm.
challenging
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Suicidal thoughts