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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book drags you in from the first line. It is a loose adaptation of The Hunchback of Notre Dame and in looking closely you can see resemblance. What the main character went through at times made me want to pull my hair out and throw the book, but I realized that is just a sign of how well the writing and story is executed. And so many twists! When I started reading this, I thought it was a stand alone, but I am okay finding out it isn't because there is so much more to tell. Loved it! Now I am in desperate need to book 2 to be published!.
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
2.5 stars
It was a two-star read until the last few chapters, then it was around a three. Disappointing, but I do like that ending so I might pick up the second book one day if I'm bored.
It was a two-star read until the last few chapters, then it was around a three. Disappointing, but I do like that ending so I might pick up the second book one day if I'm bored.
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I do love a good retelling, even if they are becoming a bit overdone in YA. That’s probably why the idea of a Hunchback of Notre Dame retelling stood out so much to me. I haven’t read the source material, but just from what I do know of the story Night Spinner was a really cool take on the original. Maybe not one of the best books I’ve read so far this year, but it was definitely enjoyable with some moments that really grabbed my attention.
Night Spinner has its fair share of issues. For one, the pacing was a little all over the place. The beginning was very slow for me, full of world-building that felt like one big info dump. Once I got past that though the pace definitely picked up. For a hundred or so pages I was really drawn in, the story giving me plenty to focus on. Then it slowed down again. While I thought the ending was great, the parts leading up to it left something to be desired. I think this was in part caused by the predictability of a couple of the big ‘twists’ leading up to the climax. But, like I said, the ending itself was great and actually surprised me.
I really enjoyed Enebish as a lead characters. She offered a really cool, unique take on a YA heroine- what if the fierce warrior became meek and scared? En was so loyal, so willing to trust those she loved. Maybe that’s not always a good this, and maybe it was a little frustrating to read, but I think it was meant to be read that way and it showed her heart and always felt true to character. As for the side characters, I could take ‘em or leave ‘em. They ere fine, but didn’t stand out to me, and Enebish really stole the show anyways.
The story itself was good. Just good. Like I said before, I found the events leading up to the climax to be very predictable, but they were still fun to read. The world-building, while maybe not introduced as well as it could have been, did add a lot to the story, giving it a unique feel. And the ending was very well done. It closed out this part of Enebish’s story while still leaving enough questions and openings for a sequel to be looked forwards to.
Night Spinner would be great for fans of An Ember In the Ashes or the Grishaverse books. Its solid lead and good story make it worth reading, while the ending really stands out and makes me excited for a sequel and more of Enebish’s story.
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I do love a good retelling, even if they are becoming a bit overdone in YA. That’s probably why the idea of a Hunchback of Notre Dame retelling stood out so much to me. I haven’t read the source material, but just from what I do know of the story Night Spinner was a really cool take on the original. Maybe not one of the best books I’ve read so far this year, but it was definitely enjoyable with some moments that really grabbed my attention.
Night Spinner has its fair share of issues. For one, the pacing was a little all over the place. The beginning was very slow for me, full of world-building that felt like one big info dump. Once I got past that though the pace definitely picked up. For a hundred or so pages I was really drawn in, the story giving me plenty to focus on. Then it slowed down again. While I thought the ending was great, the parts leading up to it left something to be desired. I think this was in part caused by the predictability of a couple of the big ‘twists’ leading up to the climax. But, like I said, the ending itself was great and actually surprised me.
I really enjoyed Enebish as a lead characters. She offered a really cool, unique take on a YA heroine- what if the fierce warrior became meek and scared? En was so loyal, so willing to trust those she loved. Maybe that’s not always a good this, and maybe it was a little frustrating to read, but I think it was meant to be read that way and it showed her heart and always felt true to character. As for the side characters, I could take ‘em or leave ‘em. They ere fine, but didn’t stand out to me, and Enebish really stole the show anyways.
The story itself was good. Just good. Like I said before, I found the events leading up to the climax to be very predictable, but they were still fun to read. The world-building, while maybe not introduced as well as it could have been, did add a lot to the story, giving it a unique feel. And the ending was very well done. It closed out this part of Enebish’s story while still leaving enough questions and openings for a sequel to be looked forwards to.
Night Spinner would be great for fans of An Ember In the Ashes or the Grishaverse books. Its solid lead and good story make it worth reading, while the ending really stands out and makes me excited for a sequel and more of Enebish’s story.
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A fun start to a new series. The heroine's powers are unusual, so that was what initially pulled me in, and the world is interesting. The story also kept me on my toes though, as I wondered who was trustworthy and who wasn't. I'll be reading the other volumes as they appear.
I didn’t really care for this book. I couldn’t really care for the characters and the MC bugged me. Maybe it’s because I’m a cynical only child but damn how can you not see that your sister is using and abusing you. really…. I wanted to shake Enebish. Even as the big reveal happened she was like what noooo how could it be. Like come on you’re watching your sister cart you away believe it. The magic system and the limitation to the magic I appreciated but overall I just really struggled with this book.
3,5*
Comecei lentamente a ler, mas acabou por me conquistar..
Fico ansiosa à espera do próximo.
Comecei lentamente a ler, mas acabou por me conquistar..
Fico ansiosa à espera do próximo.