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jesssssbest's review against another edition
5.0
enlightening. it was sooo cool to learn more about Hana, Lena's mum and my 2 favourite characters (Raven and Alex!!!) Some parts of certain people's stories made me literally cry, as in full-on sobbing. This solidified certain feelings for me, and felt like a good, solid explanation.
apn01's review
challenging
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
jenbsbooks's review against another edition
4.0
If you glance through my reviews, you'll see I'm NOT a big fan of these "bitty books" (novellas). I think I enjoyed these a little more than most, perhaps because they were bound together in an actual "book" and it made it feel more like an actual book.
I glanced back and I read both Delirium and Pandemonium in March ... it feels like a bit longer (maybe because I have read quite a few books since then). I actually found myself struggling a bit to remember some stuff from the actual books.
HANA: I usually LOVE seeing the same scenes from a different POV (in Lois Lowrey's SON, I loved being back in "The Giver"). Here, I didn't quite get into Hana's story. It did feel like the same stuff we already knew ... except for the very last line. Who knew?
ANNABEL: We heard a little about Lena's mom's background in the books, but this short really made her more into an actual person, not just a memory. It shifted between "now" and "then" as Pandemonium did. I didn't mind it as much here as I did in the book. I quite liked this novella.
RAVEN: Like with Annabel, we know some of Raven's past, but this novella really makes her real, and does give additional background to help the reader connect and understand her better. There was a revelation here, and I wonder how it will come to play in the final book.
Speaking of the final book, there is a "peek" at Requiem. Now, I've decided I personally don't care for "peeks" at upcoming books (I know some people live for them). When I get the actual book, I'm going to start at the beginning, and if I've read a "peek" I have this weird deja vu moment of "haven't I read this before?" (yes, yes you have). I'll just wait.
When I got this anthology from the library, it wasn't totally calling my name. I read a couple other books until I realized that my hold on Requiem was coming shortly, and the due date for this was fast approaching. It was a quick read and I did enjoy it and it got me excited to read Requiem. I actual have it right now, but in physical format ... if I'm patient (a few more weeks), I could read it in digital. I'm thinking I will wait. I prefer digital.
I glanced back and I read both Delirium and Pandemonium in March ... it feels like a bit longer (maybe because I have read quite a few books since then). I actually found myself struggling a bit to remember some stuff from the actual books.
HANA: I usually LOVE seeing the same scenes from a different POV (in Lois Lowrey's SON, I loved being back in "The Giver"). Here, I didn't quite get into Hana's story. It did feel like the same stuff we already knew ... except for the very last line. Who knew?
ANNABEL: We heard a little about Lena's mom's background in the books, but this short really made her more into an actual person, not just a memory. It shifted between "now" and "then" as Pandemonium did. I didn't mind it as much here as I did in the book. I quite liked this novella.
RAVEN: Like with Annabel, we know some of Raven's past, but this novella really makes her real, and does give additional background to help the reader connect and understand her better. There was a revelation here, and I wonder how it will come to play in the final book.
Speaking of the final book, there is a "peek" at Requiem. Now, I've decided I personally don't care for "peeks" at upcoming books (I know some people live for them). When I get the actual book, I'm going to start at the beginning, and if I've read a "peek" I have this weird deja vu moment of "haven't I read this before?" (yes, yes you have). I'll just wait.
When I got this anthology from the library, it wasn't totally calling my name. I read a couple other books until I realized that my hold on Requiem was coming shortly, and the due date for this was fast approaching. It was a quick read and I did enjoy it and it got me excited to read Requiem. I actual have it right now, but in physical format ... if I'm patient (a few more weeks), I could read it in digital. I'm thinking I will wait. I prefer digital.
ellen5525's review against another edition
4.0
Hana: 4 stars
Annabel: 4 stars
Raven: 4.5 stars
Didn't enjoy the novellas as much as the books, Raven's story was definitely my favourite.
Annabel: 4 stars
Raven: 4.5 stars
Didn't enjoy the novellas as much as the books, Raven's story was definitely my favourite.
ellen's review against another edition
4.0
i didnt remember the plot of when this stuff was happenin but good!!!
plouf_46's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wanderlustlover's review against another edition
4.0
Annabell --
There is so much going on here. I wanted so much more, and that was with devouring every single inch of extra we got. I love Lena's mom, and how much more of her we got to see. All the little defined pieces. I wish we'd gotten more, and I wish I knew already where it was going to go in the next book. I'm just. Yes. More. Please. The woman/mother who could not be stopped, who loved her children with every single fierce beat of her heart and had sock-dance parties. Tell me everything ever about her.
Raven --
Guh. Just. Guh.
I didn't not expect to end up loving Raven's head as much as I did. And yet, I do. I did. I found it compelling. Her harshness and edges, the hints at her insides, the secrets and patterns of her and her love. And I just want to flail my hands. Because I did not expect to love it as much, as yet, of course, I did. I need to sit down and finish off Requiem as soon as possible, too.
There is so much going on here. I wanted so much more, and that was with devouring every single inch of extra we got. I love Lena's mom, and how much more of her we got to see. All the little defined pieces. I wish we'd gotten more, and I wish I knew already where it was going to go in the next book. I'm just. Yes. More. Please. The woman/mother who could not be stopped, who loved her children with every single fierce beat of her heart and had sock-dance parties. Tell me everything ever about her.
Raven --
Guh. Just. Guh.
I didn't not expect to end up loving Raven's head as much as I did. And yet, I do. I did. I found it compelling. Her harshness and edges, the hints at her insides, the secrets and patterns of her and her love. And I just want to flail my hands. Because I did not expect to love it as much, as yet, of course, I did. I need to sit down and finish off Requiem as soon as possible, too.
mintysky91's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
2.5