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readcharlotte's review against another edition
5.0
Horribly boring cover. A mashup of Umbrella Academy and Fringe, if thats even possible. Part One was different than the rest of the book, it was the more adulty, not sure if this is even a fantasy novel part. Then things got weird, and Kylo Ren (jk, buuuut yeah) appears and things continue to get weirder and weirder. The twists are easy to spot, but it was still great and such a breathe of fresh air to have a fantasy that was different than the usual.
lermonysnickers's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
4.5
caw281's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
nancydrewblood's review against another edition
4.0
Loved this book! You can tell that this is a YA writer, but I like that it was easy to read and very entertaining. Can’t wait for the next books in the series!
emilyb_chicago's review against another edition
4.0
Sloane's character is incredibly written. The layers of her PTSD, her depression, and a general feeling of being lost were interacted very realistically. The concept question "what happens to a chosen one after they save the world?" is answered in detail by Sloane's character. But we also get glimpses into different potential reactions because the "Chosen One" is actually a group. Each chosen one one felt like a very real and true possibility.
The book created a driving plot and storyline from the initial question, one that didn't feel forced or tacked on. I am very curious how there is a sequel, because this book wrapped up all the loose ends.
The book created a driving plot and storyline from the initial question, one that didn't feel forced or tacked on. I am very curious how there is a sequel, because this book wrapped up all the loose ends.
twilitlugia's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
luckygreendress's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
ria_carina's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.0
Disliking a few of Veronica Roth's other books I gave her another chance with this one and even if I'm not completely satiesfied, it was good. The main character was interesting and not bland like I found other ones out penned by her, the romance was not unexpected but overall sweet and the story itself was unpredictable and therefore captivating.
But I expected something entirely else when reading the blurb ... because the plot twists where just a bit heavy and nearly genre-changing in my opinion. Sadly, I think many of the things weren't explained profoundly and after reading half of the book the rest until the end felt rushed while the first half was dull at times. In comparison to other recently read books I think a solid 3 will do. It's not bad but it's just no favourite either.
But I expected something entirely else when reading the blurb ... because the plot twists where just a bit heavy and nearly genre-changing in my opinion. Sadly, I think many of the things weren't explained profoundly and after reading half of the book the rest until the end felt rushed while the first half was dull at times. In comparison to other recently read books I think a solid 3 will do. It's not bad but it's just no favourite either.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Violence
Moderate: Suicide, Abandonment, Self harm, and Torture
Minor: Cancer
dembury's review against another edition
3.0
Some parts of this novel were really good- Roth’s writing has improved, Sloane as a main character is interesting, and the first fourth of the novel sets up a super cool story. But after the that first fourth, the novel takes a big twist and I had a difficult time getting into it after that. Although it was unique, I can’t really say I loved the book as a whole; it turned out very middle of the road for me. There is romance that develops that I actually enjoyed, but even that was a little ho-hum near the end.