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sopbia's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lolarose1234's review against another edition
4.0
This book has some of the best characters that any book has. The reason that it's not five stars as I found the writing a bit to descriptive for me but I will 100% continue with the series. I started the second one a while ago but it was it from the library and I was busy at uni so I didn't end up finishing it. I will definitely but the series as the hardcovers are divine and so are the characters. I do know some spoilers though - in the asterisks *** the couples of both Bluesy and Pynch are great and when I continue the second I will read more about Pynch*** some of the books in this series that Maggie Stiefvater has written focus more on certain characters than others which is a nice change of pace than obvious main ones and because of how great the characters are the changing perspectives didn't bother me at all like they usually do as they were so vital with this book and series.
4.5 Stars
4.5 Stars
technicallysam's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lyakimov's review against another edition
3.0
around 5 years ago, I read the first chapter of this book and then I never picked it up again. finally got back to it lol
This book was honestly a solid start to a series. It was not amazing but I was entertained. I think I’m more invested in the character dynamics rather than the actual plot. I enjoyed how the characters interacted and I think there is a lot of potential for the series.
I’m going to be honest, I am a little confused about the plot because there is A LOT of stuff going on but I still enjoyed it.
I liked all the characters. I think my favorite is Ronan or Noah, but I liked Gansey, Blue, and Adam a lot as well. One of my favorite scenes was when Noah’s ghost was writing “murdered” on the windows of the abandoned car and Ronan went up to it and wrote “remembered.” I definitely teared up at that point, it was so touching.
I like that it’s slow burn for all the relationships because I feel like all the characters need to go through immense development before they have any kind of romantic plot.
I’m planning on continuing this series. I’ve heard it gets better as it goes on, so I’m optimistic.
This book was honestly a solid start to a series. It was not amazing but I was entertained. I think I’m more invested in the character dynamics rather than the actual plot. I enjoyed how the characters interacted and I think there is a lot of potential for the series.
I’m going to be honest, I am a little confused about the plot because there is A LOT of stuff going on but I still enjoyed it.
I liked all the characters. I think my favorite is Ronan or Noah, but I liked Gansey, Blue, and Adam a lot as well. One of my favorite scenes was when Noah’s ghost was writing “murdered” on the windows of the abandoned car and Ronan went up to it and wrote “remembered.” I definitely teared up at that point, it was so touching.
I like that it’s slow burn for all the relationships because I feel like all the characters need to go through immense development before they have any kind of romantic plot.
I’m planning on continuing this series. I’ve heard it gets better as it goes on, so I’m optimistic.
eesh25's review against another edition
3.0
This review, because I have a headache and I don't want to write it, will be in bulletin form:
1. The plot of the book is interesting and quite unique, but it can get really confusing at times. For example, I'm still not sure what ley lines actually are or where they come from.
2. The characters are complex and well developed (but not all of them, unfortunately) and I like most of the protagonists. There is one I don't like and no one else seems to see that that characters sucks ass. I wish they would. The name of that character is.
3. The writing of the book is okay, but at the same time, it's a bit too cryptic/mysterious. I believe the exact words I used in the Buddy Read thread were, "The writing is a bit too formal sometimes, isn't it? I get wanting to write mysteriously, but could you ease off on the almost-cryptic, twisty lines, Charlotte Bronte?"
4. Talking about writing, the style also interfered with the connection to the characters. The writing, like it often happens, lacked emotional depth. With all the "i wanna use big words and complicated sentences in the narration" thing the author had going, she missed the part where the book flows and the readers feel stuff.
5. The pace is a bit slow and the amount of things that went on in the book weren't enough. It seemed more like a prequel than a first book. It lacked individuality. If this was just one book, it wouldn't stand at all since almost nothing is answered. I know this was planned as a part of a series, but it should also be able to stand on it's own.
6. And since I had to think for two minutes to remember what the grand finale was, it's clear that it wasn't grand, to say the least.
Now, with all the bad things I've said, it might seems that I hated the book or something. I didn't. I liked it. It was the kind of book that pulls you in from the beginning.
It's not perfect but it's not bad, and I will be reading the next one.
1. The plot of the book is interesting and quite unique, but it can get really confusing at times. For example, I'm still not sure what ley lines actually are or where they come from.
2. The characters are complex and well developed (but not all of them, unfortunately) and I like most of the protagonists. There is one I don't like and no one else seems to see that that characters sucks ass. I wish they would. The name of that character is
Spoiler
Adam, the self-obssessed and prideful bastard3. The writing of the book is okay, but at the same time, it's a bit too cryptic/mysterious. I believe the exact words I used in the Buddy Read thread were, "The writing is a bit too formal sometimes, isn't it? I get wanting to write mysteriously, but could you ease off on the almost-cryptic, twisty lines, Charlotte Bronte?"
4. Talking about writing, the style also interfered with the connection to the characters. The writing, like it often happens, lacked emotional depth. With all the "i wanna use big words and complicated sentences in the narration" thing the author had going, she missed the part where the book flows and the readers feel stuff.
5. The pace is a bit slow and the amount of things that went on in the book weren't enough. It seemed more like a prequel than a first book. It lacked individuality. If this was just one book, it wouldn't stand at all since almost nothing is answered. I know this was planned as a part of a series, but it should also be able to stand on it's own.
6. And since I had to think for two minutes to remember what the grand finale was, it's clear that it wasn't grand, to say the least.
Now, with all the bad things I've said, it might seems that I hated the book or something. I didn't. I liked it. It was the kind of book that pulls you in from the beginning.
It's not perfect but it's not bad, and I will be reading the next one.
e_179's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
futurama1979's review against another edition
5.0
This is the third time I’ve read this book and my rating hasn’t changed. Needless to say it’s a masterpiece. That’s all there is.
faeriesparks's review against another edition
5.0
re-read: april 2016
Even better the second time. I just love these characters so much.
first time read: april 2014
Even better the second time. I just love these characters so much.
first time read: april 2014
lotusgreenleaf's review against another edition
5.0
WOW
THAT WAS INSANE
I loved this book. So. Much. It was such an interesting story, and the characters ghfhfhfjfjfjfifjfkfjfj they were amaaaaaazing!!!
GANSEY OH MY GOODNESS
<333333
anyways I love gansey this book was beautiful
Also the audiobook was really good, the person reading it did a good job :D
ONWARD TO BOOK TWO!!!!!!!!!
THAT WAS INSANE
I loved this book. So. Much. It was such an interesting story, and the characters ghfhfhfjfjfjfifjfkfjfj they were amaaaaaazing!!!
GANSEY OH MY GOODNESS
<333333
anyways I love gansey this book was beautiful
Also the audiobook was really good, the person reading it did a good job :D
ONWARD TO BOOK TWO!!!!!!!!!