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jenzhg's review against another edition
3.0
This book was amazing. The book has a way of making your mind confused. The main character, Sylvie struggles between what is real and what is fake. I have to admit that the first few chapters were quite boring but they get better, also don't skip any pages if you're that kind of person since the first few chapters will make sense later on. I rate this a 5, this book really confused my mind and I loved that. The confusing love triangle also makes it extremely worth it as well. 100% recommend.
alliehwilliams's review against another edition
5.0
Love love love Rosemary Clement-Moore. She is like a modern-day Barbara Michaels for YA (I really can't think of anything better than that--it is high praise coming from me). Sassy heroine? Check. Multiple swoony suitors? Check. Well-researched locales and occupations? Check. Heroine who has more on her mind than a man? Check! A bonus is that the location mentioned in the book is based on a real place in my home state and I am going to try to visit this summer.
jmitschke's review against another edition
4.0
A fun gothic romance for teens. Takes a little while to warm up, but I loved the supernatural elements.
jturner73's review against another edition
4.0
The writing style was pretty irritating but the story was really good so it kind of made up for it.
emma211's review against another edition
3.0
this book is really good. it took a while to get into, and it also took a while to get used to the was the author writes. i enjoyed the story line.
asteinke19's review against another edition
5.0
Literally my most favorite book that I have read this year. Well in 2012.... but it was seriously amazing. I don't really have words.
snarkywench's review against another edition
3.0
The Splendour Falls is another title that has dipped me into the murky and magical world of the South. Secrets, spells and family legacies are aspects that immediately capture my attention and this book was no different. However, at 512 pages, much of this intrigued was diluted and negatively impacted the pacing of the book. At times I was wondering how much more I could read about a dog barking or performing weird antics.
The strength of this novel is the mystery that swirls around Sylvie's family and how it plays into the current marina being proposed in the town. There's plenty to keep you interested between Sylvie's personal growth, the well being of her family's property to her interactions with two handsome guys. Characterisation is relatively strong though I do wish that the guys that are battling over her had been fleshed out more.
Rosemary Clement-Moore was an author who's work I was unfamiliar with prior to this book and I would definitely read more of her titles.
The strength of this novel is the mystery that swirls around Sylvie's family and how it plays into the current marina being proposed in the town. There's plenty to keep you interested between Sylvie's personal growth, the well being of her family's property to her interactions with two handsome guys. Characterisation is relatively strong though I do wish that the guys that are battling over her had been fleshed out more.
Rosemary Clement-Moore was an author who's work I was unfamiliar with prior to this book and I would definitely read more of her titles.
jacquelinec's review against another edition
3.0
Although it was a tad bit on the long side, The Splendor Falls is a rather enjoyable novel. While there are definitely paranormal elements involved, it's not the typical sort with supernatural species. Magic, ghosts, history, love, loss and hate - those are themes that are threaded throughout Rosemary Clement-Moore's story.
Sylvie is an interesting character, made all the more so by her tragic ballet injury and her subsequent struggles. She exudes intelligence and strength as she endeavors to learn more about her family's past and the mystery connects it to her present. And the mystery is a complicated one evidenced by the sheer length of the story. Though things did drag a bit in places, once the tale was underway I found it to be pretty captivating. I particularly enjoyed the setting and historical details that Clement-Moore employed. Her descriptions helped bring the story to life and added a feeling of realness.
My only real issue with this book is the ambiguity that surrounds the Sylvie-Rhys-Shawn love triangle. The triangle factors in greatly with the story - pretty much revolving around it in fact. However, by the end of it all, nothing definitive is uncovered about whether or not they are reincarnated as the story implies...
...To continue reading this review, visit my blog, The Eclectic Book Lover.
Sylvie is an interesting character, made all the more so by her tragic ballet injury and her subsequent struggles. She exudes intelligence and strength as she endeavors to learn more about her family's past and the mystery connects it to her present. And the mystery is a complicated one evidenced by the sheer length of the story. Though things did drag a bit in places, once the tale was underway I found it to be pretty captivating. I particularly enjoyed the setting and historical details that Clement-Moore employed. Her descriptions helped bring the story to life and added a feeling of realness.
My only real issue with this book is the ambiguity that surrounds the Sylvie-Rhys-Shawn love triangle. The triangle factors in greatly with the story - pretty much revolving around it in fact. However, by the end of it all, nothing definitive is uncovered about whether or not they are reincarnated as the story implies...
...To continue reading this review, visit my blog, The Eclectic Book Lover.
bungleboo's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to like this book and was excited after getting my hands on it but It failed to deliver for me on so many levels.
The book was draw out in many places and felt to rushed in others, it was a slow build up to not very much happening in the end. I liked the idea of the magic and the past still haunting the house but there needed to be more of the magic throughout the book instead of the little hints. Some characters felt like they were not needed and others deserved a bigger part.
I can see so many people liked this book and it all most makes me feel bad for not enjoying it. The ideas were good, it just wasn't very well executed.
The book was draw out in many places and felt to rushed in others, it was a slow build up to not very much happening in the end. I liked the idea of the magic and the past still haunting the house but there needed to be more of the magic throughout the book instead of the little hints. Some characters felt like they were not needed and others deserved a bigger part.
I can see so many people liked this book and it all most makes me feel bad for not enjoying it. The ideas were good, it just wasn't very well executed.