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3.93 AVERAGE
3.93 AVERAGE
Really fucking loved this! Watts and Mycroft are an awesome duo, and I loved their friends as well.
En realidad es 3.5
Este no es un mal libro, me gustó bastante. Los personajes fueron interesantes, al igual que la trama. Este libro es algo así como una nueva versión de Sherlock Holmes y Watson, y funciona bastante bien. Pero muchas cosas fueron predecibles, y aunque Mycroft me gustó como personaje, Rachel me irritaba un poco porque siempre estaba quejandose con sus papás. Aun así tuvo escenas con mucho acción y drama, y eso fue lo que me gustó de Every Breath.
Este no es un mal libro, me gustó bastante. Los personajes fueron interesantes, al igual que la trama. Este libro es algo así como una nueva versión de Sherlock Holmes y Watson, y funciona bastante bien. Pero muchas cosas fueron predecibles, y aunque Mycroft me gustó como personaje, Rachel me irritaba un poco porque siempre estaba quejandose con sus papás. Aun así tuvo escenas con mucho acción y drama, y eso fue lo que me gustó de Every Breath.
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very enjoyable mystery and romance, loved that it was set in Melbourne and the zoo. :-) And Mai's roller derby obsession!
3.5 stars for the mystery.
6 stars and beyond for everything else.
6 stars and beyond for everything else.
Every Breath deserves all the praise. I enjoyed everything but in particular the distinct Melbourne vibe permeating throughout the pages.
Can I just give an enthusiastic thumbs up? I saw a review for the sequel on Angieville's blog and wasn't entirely surprised that this book had escaped my book radar (my book radar sucks these days). The promise of a YA-esque Sherlock Holmes + Watson book is perhaps the easiest selling point ever. Like another reviewer pointed out, Mycroft and Watts are NOT Sherlock and Watson, but it IS a crime-caper-duo murder mystery that's engaging, well-written, and satisfies most expectations.
Marney is able to make Mycroft's character appropriately tragic, dark, angsty, and compelling (who could say no to such a backstory), while Watts is wiley, proactive, and sympathetic. My only selfish wish is that it wasn't so romance-heavy, or that readers could be left a little more wanting. The murder mystery itself was a little procedural, but I don't have many serious qualms.
I also thought it was funny that I assumed the novel took place in the UK with all the references to tea and mates, oops. #unobservantreader
If you like the premise, go for it; it's good.
Marney is able to make Mycroft's character appropriately tragic, dark, angsty, and compelling (who could say no to such a backstory), while Watts is wiley, proactive, and sympathetic. My only selfish wish is that it wasn't so romance-heavy, or that readers could be left a little more wanting. The murder mystery itself was a little procedural, but I don't have many serious qualms.
I also thought it was funny that I assumed the novel took place in the UK with all the references to tea and mates, oops. #unobservantreader
If you like the premise, go for it; it's good.
Well, I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters are well written, there is a fast paced plot, and there are themes of belonging. Whats not to like? I did find Mycrofts esoteric ness frustrating, and Rachel was too naïve at times, but a family and a school which people actually attend was amazing to read about.
Rachel was a great character. She really misses her home on the farm, and her journey of making friends and realizing that you can have multiple homes was a lovely one, really well woven into the novel. She is curious and quick thinking, and, most of all, realistic. This is the most important aspect in my opinion. She had fears, was aware of her limitations, got angry, but was always willing to take action. Seeing her plans and (*cough* shipping her with Mycroft *cough* ) was one of the best parts of this book.
Mycroft was also an interesting character. He has a lot of issues, but he is still able to make friends. His intelligence and passion for justice really balanced Rachels 'good girl' side. Their banter was fun to read, and I liked how they worked together to solve the crime.
Rachels family and Gus and Mai were excellently written also. The cast of characters was diverse, and they all were given a little attention, which was nice to see.
The plot never stops moving. I don't really read mystery novels, but I loved the format of this one. Some elements were obvious, but I was completely surprised by the ending. Even the bad guy(s) was fascinating, and really well written, though I think that Rachels sympathy at the end was a little misplaced, though merely part of her character. Wattscroft run all around Melbourne (public transport ftw) to find clues, and I love how it was all pieced together in the end. A bit gory for my tastes at times, but still enjoyable.
The theme of accepting where you are, and aiming high was one I loved. Many MC's just run away if something doesn't suit them, but that wasn't an option for Rachel. AS she forms strong bonds with her friends and begin to accept her family's choice, she gets happier and happier. The first person narration works very well for this aspect.
Overall, this book is a fun mystery with great friendships, characters and plots. I really enjoyed it.
Rachel was a great character. She really misses her home on the farm, and her journey of making friends and realizing that you can have multiple homes was a lovely one, really well woven into the novel. She is curious and quick thinking, and, most of all, realistic. This is the most important aspect in my opinion. She had fears, was aware of her limitations, got angry, but was always willing to take action. Seeing her plans and (*cough* shipping her with Mycroft *cough* ) was one of the best parts of this book.
Mycroft was also an interesting character. He has a lot of issues, but he is still able to make friends. His intelligence and passion for justice really balanced Rachels 'good girl' side. Their banter was fun to read, and I liked how they worked together to solve the crime.
Rachels family and Gus and Mai were excellently written also. The cast of characters was diverse, and they all were given a little attention, which was nice to see.
The plot never stops moving. I don't really read mystery novels, but I loved the format of this one. Some elements were obvious, but I was completely surprised by the ending. Even the bad guy(s) was fascinating, and really well written, though I think that Rachels sympathy at the end was a little misplaced, though merely part of her character. Wattscroft run all around Melbourne (public transport ftw) to find clues, and I love how it was all pieced together in the end. A bit gory for my tastes at times, but still enjoyable.
The theme of accepting where you are, and aiming high was one I loved. Many MC's just run away if something doesn't suit them, but that wasn't an option for Rachel. AS she forms strong bonds with her friends and begin to accept her family's choice, she gets happier and happier. The first person narration works very well for this aspect.
Overall, this book is a fun mystery with great friendships, characters and plots. I really enjoyed it.
I had a fantastic time reading this! Young Adult Australian Murder Mystery!!! I found this book to be fun, fast paced, interesting and a little moving at times.
I really got involved with the characters, even poor broken Mycroft didn't take long to get under my skin despite his prickliness. While I can't entirely relate to the Main character Rachel (she hates Melbourne, I felt at home the first time I ever set foot in the city), I can easily slip into her mind. I think the Author has done an excellent job giving life to Watts and Mycroft (and a few other folks, but mainly these two), they felt real to me and I was completely invested in their story.
There were a few fantastical moments that 1. I don't see many people ever getting into and 2. That there is no way teenagers would have been able to just get away with, but I'm giving that some wiggle room because Mycroft isn't an ordinary teenager, and what Mycroft gets away with it seems Watts can too.
All in all I had a fantastic time reading this, I loved being able to actually recall certain locations in the book and I became invested. Loved it so much I had to put off writing this review because I was too busy starting on the second book.
I really got involved with the characters, even poor broken Mycroft didn't take long to get under my skin despite his prickliness. While I can't entirely relate to the Main character Rachel (she hates Melbourne, I felt at home the first time I ever set foot in the city), I can easily slip into her mind. I think the Author has done an excellent job giving life to Watts and Mycroft (and a few other folks, but mainly these two), they felt real to me and I was completely invested in their story.
There were a few fantastical moments that 1. I don't see many people ever getting into and 2. That there is no way teenagers would have been able to just get away with, but I'm giving that some wiggle room because Mycroft isn't an ordinary teenager, and what Mycroft gets away with it seems Watts can too.
All in all I had a fantastic time reading this, I loved being able to actually recall certain locations in the book and I became invested. Loved it so much I had to put off writing this review because I was too busy starting on the second book.