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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
Very good book. The storyline followed nicely and I felt like the main character (Emma) had the right emotions. Yes at times she feels childish, but she is only 18 and she tries to counter-act her thoughts and feelings and I think she handled herself very well. that’s got to hurt!
There was enough action and it flowed very nicely. Cool to see that there was a “gift of Trident” just as Emma has the “gift of Poseidon”The twins had the gift of trident spilt between them
Like others, I really liked the ending and I really don’t know what [b:Of Neptune|9520360|The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)|Rick Riordan|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1369501750s/9520360.jpg|14406312] could be because I think Banks wrapped this story up well.
This book is also featured on my Top 20 list for 2013 on my blog.
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I mean it’s not every day that you find out your mother is a long-lost mermaid princess and never loved your father and you were born out of “a moment of weakness.”There was enough action and it flowed very nicely. Cool to see that there was a “gift of Trident” just as Emma has the “gift of Poseidon”
Like others, I really liked the ending and I really don’t know what [b:Of Neptune|9520360|The Son of Neptune (The Heroes of Olympus, #2)|Rick Riordan|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1369501750s/9520360.jpg|14406312] could be because I think Banks wrapped this story up well.
This book is also featured on my Top 20 list for 2013 on my blog.
adventurous
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
When I read Anna's Banks' debut Of Poseidon last year I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed it. It was one of my best reads for 2012. Of Poseidon ended with a pretty intense cliff hanger and I was curious to see where Banks was going take us in the second installment of the trilogy. However, I was a little underwhelmed with where Of Triton took us in the series.
The story essentially picks up exactly where Of Poseidon left off. With Galen's grand revelation and the outcome that comes with it. We than rush into Grom (Galen's brother) showing up and a bunch of weird things coming out about Emma's parents and their relationship. It was rather bizarre and I wasn't exactly sure where it was going.
I enjoyed Of Triton for the story itself, however I didn't like it as part of a trilogy and I kind of think that it did nothing for the overall story. Nothing super incredible happened. The conflict of the story didn't feel like a real issue. I knew the whole time that everything was going to be resolved. There were no moments of not being sure how things were going to work out. I never thought that maybe something bad was going to happen. It all felt very safe.
What I liked about the characters in Of Poseidon I still liked in Of Triton. The characters were still a riot and I loved reading how they got along. Rayna and Emma's relationship evolves in Of Triton but not so much so that you lose their bickering. Toraf's character also develops independent of Rayna and that was interesting. You think that it might be the end of their relationship (but it works itself out).
There is one cool development in Of Triton. Sharing what that is would be one big ole' spoiler. But it definitely will change things for all involved.
Overall, Of Triton wasn't the most captivating novel I have ever read, I am glad I read it. I loved the characters and I loved their banter. I am looking forward to what other shenanigan's they'll get into as the trilogy wraps up.
Review also posted at Just Another Story
The story essentially picks up exactly where Of Poseidon left off. With Galen's grand revelation and the outcome that comes with it. We than rush into Grom (Galen's brother) showing up and a bunch of weird things coming out about Emma's parents and their relationship. It was rather bizarre and I wasn't exactly sure where it was going.
I enjoyed Of Triton for the story itself, however I didn't like it as part of a trilogy and I kind of think that it did nothing for the overall story. Nothing super incredible happened. The conflict of the story didn't feel like a real issue. I knew the whole time that everything was going to be resolved. There were no moments of not being sure how things were going to work out. I never thought that maybe something bad was going to happen. It all felt very safe.
What I liked about the characters in Of Poseidon I still liked in Of Triton. The characters were still a riot and I loved reading how they got along. Rayna and Emma's relationship evolves in Of Triton but not so much so that you lose their bickering. Toraf's character also develops independent of Rayna and that was interesting. You think that it might be the end of their relationship (but it works itself out).
There is one cool development in Of Triton. Sharing what that is would be one big ole' spoiler. But it definitely will change things for all involved.
Overall, Of Triton wasn't the most captivating novel I have ever read, I am glad I read it. I loved the characters and I loved their banter. I am looking forward to what other shenanigan's they'll get into as the trilogy wraps up.
Review also posted at Just Another Story
Ugghhhhhhggghhgg that was amazing!
I am kinda worried for the next book! That ending was perfect! I would have been totally happy with the series ending here!
I am kinda worried for the next book! That ending was perfect! I would have been totally happy with the series ending here!
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raaaaaccccchhhhheeeeel :( ugh I wanted to cry so bad but I was just waiting for them to say she didn't really die! Ugh I loved her so muchSpoiler
so I totally got angry at toraf and thought I would never forgive him but he did what I was thinking the whole time. I kept saying to myself. BRING EMMA! SHE HAS THE REAL GIFT! And he finally brought her. I was just scared the way he did it.
Cute sequel to Of Poseidon. I listened to this on my MP3 player and enjoyed the narration. This is very much a young adult book, but it was fun. I loved the fact that the author doesn't have swearing or overly sensual scenes. There is only a little bit of kissing.
Just binge-read this book and it was a fun read
I like that there was more of a mermaid/underwater perspective and Rachel is my favourite character
I like that there was more of a mermaid/underwater perspective and Rachel is my favourite character
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Ahh! It just keeps getting better and better! Only bad thing I have to say (well, two, but I can't mention the one because spoilers) is that it was so short! Less then 250 pages! Grrrrrr. I wish there was a little more meat to the story. Especially because of all the major things that happened not only in this one but also in book 1. Not to mention book 3. While the events in this book were rather huge, I felt as though it was a little rushed. Maybe if the first and third were around the same page length I would feel differently.
By the end of the first book we know that Emma's mother is Nalia. I have to say (before I accidentally saw it at the end of the book) that I was surprised. I mean, I had an inkling but I wasn't sure of it until certain things started falling into place. There is one aspect of this new found tidbit that I hate, but again, I can't mention it because I don't want to spoil the relationship that develops between Emma and her mother despite all of this.
Going into book 3 I'm worried about the direction the book is going in. According to the book jacket, another young man comes into the picture and I hope to the book gods that it doesn't ruin Galen and Emma. I will be royally pissed if this man does anything to hurt that. Also, what's with the picture on the cover!? If Emma dies...
I'm wishing the author wrote more to the series. I have yet to see what other books she has written but I would love to have more fairy-tale like stories come from her. I find that Banks is an excellent writer; she really pulls me into the story and she makes it really easy to imagine people with tails.
If this is a series on your to-read list, good! If it's not, fix it and add it to your list now!
By the end of the first book we know that Emma's mother is Nalia. I have to say (before I accidentally saw it at the end of the book) that I was surprised. I mean, I had an inkling but I wasn't sure of it until certain things started falling into place. There is one aspect of this new found tidbit that I hate, but again, I can't mention it because I don't want to spoil the relationship that develops between Emma and her mother despite all of this.
Going into book 3 I'm worried about the direction the book is going in. According to the book jacket, another young man comes into the picture and I hope to the book gods that it doesn't ruin Galen and Emma. I will be royally pissed if this man does anything to hurt that. Also, what's with the picture on the cover!? If Emma dies...
I'm wishing the author wrote more to the series. I have yet to see what other books she has written but I would love to have more fairy-tale like stories come from her. I find that Banks is an excellent writer; she really pulls me into the story and she makes it really easy to imagine people with tails.
If this is a series on your to-read list, good! If it's not, fix it and add it to your list now!
Everything about this book is perfect! EXCEPT FOR THE FACT THAT RACHEL FREAKING DIED! WHY!!! Seriously Anna Banks that was NOT NECESSARY! Sorry for shouting. I’m just currently mourning.