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hiddenvallie's review against another edition
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
kprocopio's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
fast-paced
4.0
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
4.0
Similar to Twilight in that the story is not a traditional vampire book. They take a modern teenagers and a new "twist" on vampires to make fun page turners!
The protagonist in Marked is a teen/woman with just as much angst as one would expect from a teen but this young lady has lots of spine. She is a very likeable main character and the story really is about her and her journey through a new life.
Marked feels more like the first few chapters in a book - though maybe that was just because I read it so fast! The next book in the series starts about two days after this one concludes and I'd say just go for both if you're getting this one.
I enjoyed the book and read all four currently in the series quickly. I thought the writing stayed true the whole time and the books have a spunk and fun feel that isn't common, even in young adult fantasy.
Recommended for teens. Lots of blood (it is a vampire story) but little violence and no sex -- at least not yet! ;)
The protagonist in Marked is a teen/woman with just as much angst as one would expect from a teen but this young lady has lots of spine. She is a very likeable main character and the story really is about her and her journey through a new life.
Marked feels more like the first few chapters in a book - though maybe that was just because I read it so fast! The next book in the series starts about two days after this one concludes and I'd say just go for both if you're getting this one.
I enjoyed the book and read all four currently in the series quickly. I thought the writing stayed true the whole time and the books have a spunk and fun feel that isn't common, even in young adult fantasy.
Recommended for teens. Lots of blood (it is a vampire story) but little violence and no sex -- at least not yet! ;)
justjeanettelee's review against another edition
2.0
Wow. It felt like I was reading this book for the first time all over again - it’s been close to 10 years since I last read it, so that’s no surprise really.
One thing I don’t remember, is the OTT writing, the trying to be too teenage-y, the massive amount of pop culture references. The absurdity of some characters. General phrasing of things. And a semi-annoying protagonist.
Is this because perhaps it’s the first collaboration between mother and daughter and the story and writing progresses better once they learn to write better together? Perhaps. I’ll be finding out if this is the case once I finish the HON series, because on her own, P.C is an amazing romance author. I’ve read almost all of her books and have enjoyed them immensely. I haven’t read any of Kristin’s solo works, but I’m eager to.
I’m still just a bit confused at their choice of words sometimes. Like seriously. No 16 year old says poopie.
And some of the describing/cliches of teenagehood actually just felt so wrong.
Oh well. Here’s hoping this gets better (like I think I remember it does)
One thing I don’t remember, is the OTT writing, the trying to be too teenage-y, the massive amount of pop culture references. The absurdity of some characters. General phrasing of things. And a semi-annoying protagonist.
Is this because perhaps it’s the first collaboration between mother and daughter and the story and writing progresses better once they learn to write better together? Perhaps. I’ll be finding out if this is the case once I finish the HON series, because on her own, P.C is an amazing romance author. I’ve read almost all of her books and have enjoyed them immensely. I haven’t read any of Kristin’s solo works, but I’m eager to.
I’m still just a bit confused at their choice of words sometimes. Like seriously. No 16 year old says poopie.
And some of the describing/cliches of teenagehood actually just felt so wrong.
Oh well. Here’s hoping this gets better (like I think I remember it does)
slowpoke's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars
I read this book awhile ago, and recently I've started to reread it and oh my god.
I don't know how I even gave it 5 stars.
What was wrong with me?
Zoe Redbird has to be one of the worst characters I have even read about.
She's the definition of Mary Sue.
Im not going to go through all the books of this series that I have read and change the ratings and reviews, but for this one I had to.
I think two stars would be giving it too much praise, but since I know I enjoyed it when I was younger, I'm giving it some brownie points.
Im so generous.
I read this book awhile ago, and recently I've started to reread it and oh my god.
I don't know how I even gave it 5 stars.
What was wrong with me?
Zoe Redbird has to be one of the worst characters I have even read about.
She's the definition of Mary Sue.
Im not going to go through all the books of this series that I have read and change the ratings and reviews, but for this one I had to.
I think two stars would be giving it too much praise, but since I know I enjoyed it when I was younger, I'm giving it some brownie points.
Im so generous.
sassychassis's review against another edition
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kim_j_dare's review against another edition
2.0
Fans of [b:Twilight|41865|Twilight (Twilight, #1)|Stephenie Meyer|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1361039443s/41865.jpg|3212258] will probably enjoy this series. Folks who found Meyer's series cloying and melodramatic and overblown and predictable will find the same things to complain about here. Interesting premise, but oh, the two-dimensional characters and their weighted-down exchanges just hurt after a while. The series apparently has a decent following, but just the first one was plenty for me, thanks.
kasiunia18's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
relaxing
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0