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I've noticed something about the reviews for this book. Everybody seems to either love it or hate it. I'm a rare breed that would rate this somewhere in the middle. I would give this one 3.5 stars but feeling generous I rounded up instead of down. Its a nice read with a cliffhanger ending, but there were a few things I didn't like about it.
Isis is 17 and suffers from insomnia because a creature in a re-occuring nightmare is keeping her up. Soon she realizes that he's real and in the real world he's not scarey after all. David is the boy from her nightmare that soon falls in love with Isis despite warnings that they can never be together. Isis starts out as a strong female character that had recently broken up with a long time boyfriend who is only interested in keeping her grades up and going to college. But when David comes along some of that changes. She finds out that she's not who she thought she was and wonders about her future. But she still wishes to have a normal life somehow.
Much of the book is a sappy love story complete with poetry (I admit, I skipped over it). And a strange twist on the paranormal with demons and creatura. And while I admit it's important to stress abstinence, the author really beats you over the head with this idea. The character of Isis was a bit too forgiving to be even close to realistic. Someone tries to kill her and she's like ok just don't do it again.
Overall, it was a fun story. A little to sappy for my tastes but I still enjoyed it. The twist at the very ending was a bit unexpected and I am definitely curious to see where this is going. If you enjoy YA/PR and sappy teen love stories then you should pick this one up.
Isis is 17 and suffers from insomnia because a creature in a re-occuring nightmare is keeping her up. Soon she realizes that he's real and in the real world he's not scarey after all. David is the boy from her nightmare that soon falls in love with Isis despite warnings that they can never be together. Isis starts out as a strong female character that had recently broken up with a long time boyfriend who is only interested in keeping her grades up and going to college. But when David comes along some of that changes. She finds out that she's not who she thought she was and wonders about her future. But she still wishes to have a normal life somehow.
Much of the book is a sappy love story complete with poetry (I admit, I skipped over it). And a strange twist on the paranormal with demons and creatura. And while I admit it's important to stress abstinence, the author really beats you over the head with this idea. The character of Isis was a bit too forgiving to be even close to realistic. Someone tries to kill her and she's like ok just don't do it again.
Overall, it was a fun story. A little to sappy for my tastes but I still enjoyed it. The twist at the very ending was a bit unexpected and I am definitely curious to see where this is going. If you enjoy YA/PR and sappy teen love stories then you should pick this one up.
As much as I enjoyed this story it was kind of slow for me. I did enjoy all the characters but I wanted more action or just more something it was a bit not boring but really slow and nothing really happened. But it was an enjoyable read.
Why 2 stars? Okay, where to start? Let's go from the beginning.
The beginning was interesting. The protagonist, Isis, has trouble sleeping. She can't fall asleep because when she does, she has 'nightmares'. The nightmares are about a creature/monster that haunts her in them. The whole dreamworld (it wasn't a dreamland for her) world was intriguing. I liked that there were consequences of the protagonist not sleeping well, having nightmares. I was so glad that she was actually seeing a psychiatrist. And the book was very good until the point of the love interest.
When David first came into the story, everything was well, but as the story progresses, he becomes possessive.
" “Hey, Isis!” Simon, a football player, greeted me as we passed each other.
“Hi, Simon. See ya later.”
David grabbed my hand and stopped walking. I tried to pull away, but his grip was too tight.
“You’re hurting me,” I said. He loosened his grip but didn’t let go. “Who—was—that?”
“He’s a guy in my class. Let me go.”
“Do you fancy him?” "
They weren't even in a relationship! (Not that it would be okay, even then.)
And that kind of possessiveness (and jealousy) goes on throughout the whole book.
What kind of example is that to teenagers?! Girls AND boys! Maybe even younger readers..?
Then, a third of the plot revolved around a crazy ex-boyfriend, which I understood and was fine with (not that it was fine what was happening, but in a plot-developing way).
But the rest was about 'love' and 'romance'. Not even the Greek gods/deties/creatures. No, it was about 'love'. About how a seventeen-year-old fell in love with a 'god'.
I liked the epilogue. I believe it's (apart from the beginning and a few times in the story) the closest thing to an actual plot.
The dialogues between the protagonist and her mother, most of the time, felt forced, and sometimes some parts were unnecessary.
I admit that there were romantic parts, there were good quotes. But I genuinely believe that the book would've been much better if it focused more on the fantastic and supernatural plot.
I've been debating if I should give it one star or two, but just because of the idea and good quotes, I gave it two (still not sure if it deserves it).
The beginning was interesting. The protagonist, Isis, has trouble sleeping. She can't fall asleep because when she does, she has 'nightmares'. The nightmares are about a creature/monster that haunts her in them. The whole dreamworld (it wasn't a dreamland for her) world was intriguing. I liked that there were consequences of the protagonist not sleeping well, having nightmares. I was so glad that she was actually seeing a psychiatrist. And the book was very good until the point of the love interest.
When David first came into the story, everything was well, but as the story progresses, he becomes possessive.
" “Hey, Isis!” Simon, a football player, greeted me as we passed each other.
“Hi, Simon. See ya later.”
David grabbed my hand and stopped walking. I tried to pull away, but his grip was too tight.
“You’re hurting me,” I said. He loosened his grip but didn’t let go. “Who—was—that?”
“He’s a guy in my class. Let me go.”
“Do you fancy him?” "
They weren't even in a relationship! (Not that it would be okay, even then.)
And that kind of possessiveness (and jealousy) goes on throughout the whole book.
What kind of example is that to teenagers?! Girls AND boys! Maybe even younger readers..?
Then, a third of the plot revolved around a crazy ex-boyfriend, which I understood and was fine with (not that it was fine what was happening, but in a plot-developing way).
But the rest was about 'love' and 'romance'. Not even the Greek gods/deties/creatures. No, it was about 'love'. About how a seventeen-year-old fell in love with a 'god'.
I liked the epilogue. I believe it's (apart from the beginning and a few times in the story) the closest thing to an actual plot.
The dialogues between the protagonist and her mother, most of the time, felt forced, and sometimes some parts were unnecessary.
I admit that there were romantic parts, there were good quotes. But I genuinely believe that the book would've been much better if it focused more on the fantastic and supernatural plot.
I've been debating if I should give it one star or two, but just because of the idea and good quotes, I gave it two (still not sure if it deserves it).
This book was a very enjoyable and I was hooked however there were many flaws in the story telling such as all of the young adult/paranormal tropes, the Insta love and the unhealthiness of the relationship, it was also really clingy. I did enjoy the innocence of the book and it was fun and quick read.
Originally 4.5 stars
After reading the synopsis I thought that this book would be a typical YA book with no originality whatsoever. The blurb just seemed too bland and didn’t really catch my attention. This is a perfect example of a hidden gem. Creatura was more than just a typical YA novel. Aside from the content itself, the writing was great! I really fell in love with the dialogue, granted by David. It was swoon-worthy, okay?
In Creatura, Isis is plagued by nightmares that are too real and forthright frightening. There’s a creature that stalks her dreams and it isn’t until one night that she decides to confront the creature where everything changes.
Love is a major aspect in this novel. Forbidden love. I really liked that it was a central focal point for the novel because 1) I haven’t read a book that was centered around love in a while, and 2) it wasn’t overly cheesy. Isis tries to not like David, who is the creature from her dreams and also turns out to be a thousand year old deity. That kind of information could really put a damper on someone’s relationship. Their love wasn’t instant nor was it normal. It was gradual, which is why I liked it. It was real and probable. Well, as possible as it could get :P
I also very much liked how Isis set her foot down around David. Where other girls would have completely lost their footing around David, Isis held her ground. She’s a strong girl, especially when it concerned his charm.
One of my favorite things about this novel was the character development. Most (if not all) of the characters were unique in their own right. They flourished and blossomed as the novel progressed. It should be noted that David was one of my favorites, even if he is a tad-bit corny. There’s something about old-timey-wimey speech and character that just makes my heart swoon.
One last aspect of this book that I really enjoyed reading was the family theme centered around both Isis and David. It was real and made me think of the bond I have with my family. That closeness was what made the novel concrete and more than just a story. The emotions and rawness that Cab was able to convey is extraordinary! In part, Cab’s writing is absolutely beautiful. There is never a dull moment. Everything is described beautifully and so fully that I envisioned the scenes playing in my head like a movie.
All in all, I really loved this book. It was different from anything I’ve ever read with just enough romance, mystery, and mythology to spice up any reader’s night! It’s a definite MUST-READ! !!
I was heckled into reading this book, so I was iffy about it. But as soon as I opened it, starting on page one, I could hardly put it down.
I've already given a copy out to my younger sisters and they love it too.
I highly recommend this book.
I've already given a copy out to my younger sisters and they love it too.
I highly recommend this book.
What a book! I've heard rave reviews about this book from my fellow NerdGirl's so I was excited to read it for myself.
Isis is a fantastic character in this novel, and David and Gabriel add interest and romance to this story. I don't think there's anything specific I can really pull out to highlight, but Nely Cab, who is a new to me author, does an amazing job of weaving this story. You can't stop thinking about this book once you start. There's mysteries to unravel, and choices to be made, and the whole time you're glued to the pages! Mythical creatures, hot guys, dream travel! This book was outstanding, and I can't wait to read more by this author! The cliffhanger made it so I need book 2 right away! highly recommend!
Isis is a fantastic character in this novel, and David and Gabriel add interest and romance to this story. I don't think there's anything specific I can really pull out to highlight, but Nely Cab, who is a new to me author, does an amazing job of weaving this story. You can't stop thinking about this book once you start. There's mysteries to unravel, and choices to be made, and the whole time you're glued to the pages! Mythical creatures, hot guys, dream travel! This book was outstanding, and I can't wait to read more by this author! The cliffhanger made it so I need book 2 right away! highly recommend!
This was a really fun, quick read! Captivating story, adorable romance, and realistic characters! I'm planning on continuing on with this series!
I’m going to start this review off by saying that this cover is beautiful. I love how dark and mysterious it is, just like the story and how pretty the font is.
I loved every little thing about this book. The characters were well developed and the story plot was great. David Chios has been added to my long list of fictional boyfriends because he is just swoon-worthy and lovable and deliciously handsome. I kept screaming at Isis in my head for rejecting him during the novel. David’s brothers were awesome. They were humorous and at times, really caring. Isis’ mother is pretty protective, but considering the fact that she is a single mother, I guess it’s only natural for her. I really loved Isis as character, but sometimes, I just think she doesn’t think things through. Gabriel (or was it Gabe?), was creepy for the most part, but I actually felt sorry for him at the end of the story because he was being possessed.
I liked the idea of how Isis was able to dream whatever she wanted, but I found it a little cliché that she was something she didn’t know she was (not human). The book had me hooked from the beginning and in a way, it was realistic and relatable.
I definitely will need to get my hands on the second book soon because I want to continue this series and have some questions answered. I think there’s a third book coming too! How exciting! Hope Nely Cab writes more in the future.
I loved every little thing about this book. The characters were well developed and the story plot was great. David Chios has been added to my long list of fictional boyfriends because he is just swoon-worthy and lovable and deliciously handsome. I kept screaming at Isis in my head for rejecting him during the novel. David’s brothers were awesome. They were humorous and at times, really caring. Isis’ mother is pretty protective, but considering the fact that she is a single mother, I guess it’s only natural for her. I really loved Isis as character, but sometimes, I just think she doesn’t think things through. Gabriel (or was it Gabe?), was creepy for the most part, but I actually felt sorry for him at the end of the story because he was being possessed.
I liked the idea of how Isis was able to dream whatever she wanted, but I found it a little cliché that she was something she didn’t know she was (not human). The book had me hooked from the beginning and in a way, it was realistic and relatable.
I definitely will need to get my hands on the second book soon because I want to continue this series and have some questions answered. I think there’s a third book coming too! How exciting! Hope Nely Cab writes more in the future.