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3.42 AVERAGE
3.42 AVERAGE
DNF.
This book has a really great conceit, but the symbolism is lazy, the writing bores me, and there seems to be no thought beyond the surface with the realms.
And 'nae' is usually attributed to a Scottish accent, not an Irish one. Trust. I've read a lot of "fetch me a Scot" romance novels.
This book has a really great conceit, but the symbolism is lazy, the writing bores me, and there seems to be no thought beyond the surface with the realms.
And 'nae' is usually attributed to a Scottish accent, not an Irish one. Trust. I've read a lot of "fetch me a Scot" romance novels.
Es entretenido, lleno de clichés pero bueno, de esos que nos gustan. Me copó la protagonista, me atrapó mucho que le gustaran los números y que quisiera ser contadora como meta en la vida(cosa que obviamente no se da porque sino sería el libro de fantasía más aburrido del planeta..o no?, en fin.). Archer y killian no pueden ser más esterotipados, pero igual me caen bien. No me cerró mucho como saltamos de un suceso a otro, eso como que pierde coherencia por momentos, Ej: pasar de la muerte horrible de un ser querido a un spa y una especie de fiesta en el mismo día (¿?). No sé si continuar con la trilogía, no estuvo mal, pero tampoco fue algo recomendable, para pasar el tiempo esta perfecto.
The email exchanges were what drew me in at first. It seemed interesting but then that was about it. Basically, everything went downhill after first chapter. I was annoyed with Ten, at her incessant “faux bravery”, and frankly, her endless complaints about choosing a side or being an unsigned. Ugh. And don’t even get me started on how many times she said the name “Killian”. Enough is enough.
this was a sad book on so many fronts. the terrible love triangle. the lack of personality by everyone present. the regularity of torture. and then at the end of it all... it ends exactly how you expect it too.
to quote user Kazzy Boy and their review for The Love Interest, "well i guess i’ve finally found something i was more disappointed in than myself: this book"
If I could give zero stars I would.
If I could give zero stars I would.
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! I AM IN TEARS RIGHT NOW HOW COULD THEY HAVE DONE THIS!!!!! POOR ARCHER AND POOR KILLIAN AND POOR TEN AND POOR SLOAN, POOR FREAKING EVERYBODY!!!! I cannot believe that Sloan betrayed us but I was suspicious of her all along. I can't believe Ten signed with Troika... I don't know if I can make it until the next book is released. I love Killian so much. I love his character and his development through the story. I love Archer as Ten's best friend. SORRY I MEANT TO SAY LOVED SINCE ARCHER IS DEAD NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I loved that this wasn't the typical love triangle. Killian loves her in a relationship kind of way and Archer LOVED her in the friendship kind of way. This book was fantastic and I think that it is underrated. I love that there are still secrets in this world that we aren't aware of. I will be frantic until the next book comes out.
2.5/5
Trust no one. Question everything.
This book is very difficult for me to review because I kind of have a love/hate relationship with it. I was really excited for this book. In fact, it was in the top 10 on my most anticipated releases of 2016 list. I was so sure I was going to love it, because I loved the White Rabbit Chronicles and the Intertwined trilogy. Sadly, I was disappointed. In the beginning, I had no idea what was going on - we're kind of thrown into things with emails between Troika and Myriad members, and it's a tad confusing - but I was intrigued. I really loved the concept of it! However, somewhere after Killian and Archer came into play, things started to go downhill.
Things I liked:
-The world and the concept of Firstlife and Everlife
-The two realms, Troika and Myriad, light and dark, at war; you have to choose which side to be on or be sent to Many Ends (hell, basically) after you die
-BOW
-Ten's obsession with numbers, it was kind of adorable
-How twisted and disturbing Many Ends was
-The writing style was engaging because it was in Ten's voice so there was a lot of slang and innuendos. It gave Ten personality!
Things I didn't like:
-The love triangle. Er, kind of love triangle? It's not "technically" a love triangle, as Ten picks a side pretty fast. But the two insanely sexy males full of "pure male aggression" (yes, that's a direct quote) vying for her attention was extremely irritating
-The writing style. While it was engaging, it sometimes tried too hard to be cool and teenager-y, coming off as forced at times
-The lack of plot
-Lack of emotion. I was so annoyed with the story by the end that I felt NOTHING when certain things happened
Let's take a closer look at the lack of plot. To sum this book up:
-Ten was tortured for not choosing a side
-Bow and Killian fought over Ten
-Ten still couldn't choose a side
-Ten almost died
-Archer and Killian fought over Ten
-Ten almost died
-Killian uses a kiss to manipulate Ten
-Ten almost died
-Ten still couldn't choose a side
-Archer and Killian were still fighting over Ten
-Ten almost died
-Ten still couldn't choose a side
-Insert "pure male aggression" and sexual tension
-More sexual tension
-Ten almost died
-BAM! Someone important died instead
-OH LOOK SHE FINALLY CHOSE A SIDE
-*story ends*
Seriously almost this whole story was Ten's indecision of which side to choose, drooling over sexy males and sexual tension with Killian, and Ten almost dying like 3439857 times. It was pretty redundant. Not to mention cliche! Multiple of the sexiest men ever fighting over speshul snowflake, and player boy falls for speshul snowflake because she's different than all the other girls and just SO SUPER SPESHUL. *eye roll*
I actually hated Killian. The only thing I liked about him was that he had a Scottish accent. And actually, even that I forgot about half the time, until a random "dinnae" or "lass" was thrown in. Other than that, he was a pig. He was basically a man whore that used females to get what he wanted. He would manipulate girls into falling for him, get them to sign with Myriad, and leave. He only pretended to be interested to get them on his side. Until Ten came along. And she's so super speshul that he fell for her and it was real, not manipulation. She was the one that changed his lecherous ways. *eye roll again* Once a player, always a player. I hate stories where the guy is a user and a womanizer and treats women like shit, only to find one that is so freaking special that she changes his ways and turns him straight. It's so cliche, and it bothered me.
What was so special about Ten, anyway? Both companies were at war over one person, and why? Because she was rumored to be Fused with a General?! That didn't seem like a good enough reason to murder a bunch of people and blow each other up to me, but whatever. I mean, I liked Ten, don't get me wrong - she reminded me of Kat from the White Rabbit Chronicles - but seriously? She couldn't even make a simple decision. Also, one minute the realms were fighting over her, trying to get her on their side, and the next they were trying to kill her. That made no sense to me. I mean, that's kind of juvenile - it's as if they were like, IF I CAN'T HAVE HER NO ONE CAAAAAN.
I didn't really care all that much for Archer, either, to be honest, despite the fact that I thought I would.
Spoiler
I was dying to meet him because of Bow, but as it turns out I liked him better as a female android XDFear destroys. Hope is always the answer.
I was mostly enjoying this in the beginning - like I said, the concept is seriously amazing - but I think it was just because I desperately wanted to enjoy it. I couldn't handle the fact that I wasn't as into it as I'd hoped. Then I put it down for a couple of days, and when I picked it back up again I had lost all interest. I actually almost DNFed it! I forced myself through, skimmed a bit, and finally my interest picked back up when Ten "died" and went to Many Ends. It was awesome!!! If the whole book had been like that, I would have loved it. I almost want a separate story just about Many Ends. It was twisted, dark, and disturbing. I loved it!!
Things started getting ridiculous in the end though. There was finally some action, which would have been good, but I feel like it was just used as a plot device. It was like Ten was just being thrown into absurd life-or-death experiences just to push her decision along. Or maybe I just felt that way because I was so annoyed with the book at that point...
Some things are worth clinging to, no matter what the cost.
The ending kind of made up for it, and kind of pissed me off at the same time? I don't even know how I feel about it, to be honest.
Spoiler
I'm pissed that Archer died, because he was the only main character I remotely liked, but at the same time I love an author that doesn't pull punches. However, I usually love that because it elicits emotion from me, and this one didn't. Which is bad. Real bad. I felt nothing when Archer died. I didn't even bat an eyelash. I just groaned and sighed because the only likable character was being killed off. At least it caused Ten to finally make a fucking decision.I don't know if I'll continue this series. I will probably give the second book a go, just because the concept was so amazing. We will see...
This review was originally posted on Novel Heartbeat. To see a breakdown of my assessment, please visit the full review here.
Did not have enough time on the loan from the library. I had to turn it in.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Child abuse, Confinement, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Murder
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Gore, Physical abuse, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Toxic friendship, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Body shaming, Child death, Cursing, Drug abuse, Drug use, Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Excrement, Vomit
Many, many fight scenes.
A lot of sexual innuendos...especially when Ten is in the asylum, and also when she is around Killian.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I found the book pretty repetitive but overall a good book