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3.74 AVERAGE
3.74 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Here I am claiming not to be a Fangirl - and I read two series novella collections in a year. But what can I say, I'm a completist. I had to finish out the series!
This collection, unfortunately, did not stand up to the high standards that the Throne of Glass novella collection, [b:The Assassin's Blade|18243700|The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)|Sarah J. Maas|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1384362444s/18243700.jpg|25691778], set. These four stories, plus three additional scenes from Divergent from Four's point of view, outline his time when he chose his faction, his initiate period, and how he meets Tris. I was hoping that we would get to see some flat characters from Divergent really fleshed out, but it didn't happen. Max and Eric stayed very, very bad... and that was about it. There was no additional world building, and very few surprises to the plotline.
And - forgive me here for fangirling all over the place - but Four was such an intriguing character BECAUSE of his mystery, his brooding. This shed light on a lot of his character and ... well... the mystery is gone, people.
THREE STARS, because it's Divergent and I loved Divergent. But not a stellar addition to Veronica Roth's dystopian world.
This collection, unfortunately, did not stand up to the high standards that the Throne of Glass novella collection, [b:The Assassin's Blade|18243700|The Assassin's Blade (Throne of Glass, #0.1-0.5)|Sarah J. Maas|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1384362444s/18243700.jpg|25691778], set. These four stories, plus three additional scenes from Divergent from Four's point of view, outline his time when he chose his faction, his initiate period, and how he meets Tris. I was hoping that we would get to see some flat characters from Divergent really fleshed out, but it didn't happen. Max and Eric stayed very, very bad... and that was about it. There was no additional world building, and very few surprises to the plotline.
And - forgive me here for fangirling all over the place - but Four was such an intriguing character BECAUSE of his mystery, his brooding. This shed light on a lot of his character and ... well... the mystery is gone, people.
THREE STARS, because it's Divergent and I loved Divergent. But not a stellar addition to Veronica Roth's dystopian world.
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved the insight into Four. His mannerisms and thoughts all make sense and help make the first book more clear. Some of his characterizations, tho, get redundant or not fully explained
I really enjoy reading of events from someone else’s perspective. To read the whys behind what these characters do. I’m totally rereading the series now.
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
It was so nice to jump into this world again. But I want more!