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3.15 AVERAGE
3.15 AVERAGE
It started out really great, and then went downhill, the middle was just meh, and then the ending was almost good. Almost.
Precioso libro físico, la historia terriblemente adaptada. Para alguien que ama los retellings del fantasma de la ópera, no me gustó nada.
I was very excited for this book to come out. The cover is beautiful and I was interested to see how A. G. Howard adapted elements of "The Phantom of the Opera" to tell her modern version/sequel to the story. It sometimes took me a while to fully accept some of the ideas Howard created, but by the end they grow on me. RoseBlood is an adaptation I can stand behind and applaud Howard for her creativity. This book is definitely for fans and as long as you go in with that mind set you will enjoy the storytelling.
I wanted to like this more than I did. It was a fun story but I think I wanted it a bit darker, which would probably have pushed it out of the YA genre. Very interesting spin though and any chance I get to see Erik in action, I'll take it.
Review can be found on *Milky Way of Books*
This book has been one of the most anticipated in my TBR list for winter 2017. Not only it's written by one of my favorite authors, but also it's a retelling/"sequel" for one of the top legends (and pop culture) figure, The Phantom of the Opera!
*cue in the Overture*
Our story is told by a double POV: our main protagonist Rune from the first person POV and the enigmatic Thorn from the third person POV. It doesn't confuse and it's easy to read. Not to mention that getting into knowing both characters, truly resolved some issues I had with the plot at the beginning of the book.
Rune has a marvellous gift. She has the voice of an angel and when she is taken into a private music school at the coutryside of Paris, she is thrust into the mystery and the story of the Phantom. She makes friends and enemies, she explores and learns not only about her gift but also her heritage.
I admit; some parts of the book made me think that the story would evolve differently but I was amazed by the plot twists and the final outcome. There were also moments in the book, where Rune was a little annoying, since she could have asked for help in many cases. But knowing how the Phantom works I could relate with her fear.
What won me was the descriptions and the delicate micro-world building A.G. Howard created for her story. We do see some of Paris, but the details, the colors and the beauty are focused on describing the academy Roseblood and the secrets which lie hidden behind it.
The revealing about the mystery and the backstory was heart-breaking and while the swoon scenes weren't much, the plot can win you with its delicate beauty and unforgettable characters.
This book has been one of the most anticipated in my TBR list for winter 2017. Not only it's written by one of my favorite authors, but also it's a retelling/"sequel" for one of the top legends (and pop culture) figure, The Phantom of the Opera!
*cue in the Overture*
Our story is told by a double POV: our main protagonist Rune from the first person POV and the enigmatic Thorn from the third person POV. It doesn't confuse and it's easy to read. Not to mention that getting into knowing both characters, truly resolved some issues I had with the plot at the beginning of the book.
Rune has a marvellous gift. She has the voice of an angel and when she is taken into a private music school at the coutryside of Paris, she is thrust into the mystery and the story of the Phantom. She makes friends and enemies, she explores and learns not only about her gift but also her heritage.
I admit; some parts of the book made me think that the story would evolve differently but I was amazed by the plot twists and the final outcome. There were also moments in the book, where Rune was a little annoying, since she could have asked for help in many cases. But knowing how the Phantom works I could relate with her fear.
What won me was the descriptions and the delicate micro-world building A.G. Howard created for her story. We do see some of Paris, but the details, the colors and the beauty are focused on describing the academy Roseblood and the secrets which lie hidden behind it.
The revealing about the mystery and the backstory was heart-breaking and while the swoon scenes weren't much, the plot can win you with its delicate beauty and unforgettable characters.
It's a creative and interesting twist on 'The Phantom of the Opera,' however, characters fall a bit flat and the story moves very slowly with seemingly little happening at times.
I adore “The Phantom of the Opera” and retellings of fairytales, which I think A. G. Howard does marvelously having read “Unhinged,” etc. “Roseblood” is a modern retelling of “The Phantom of the Opera” with a twist of magic thrown in. (Because YES.) Rune, the main character, can get a bit long-winded describing her inner thoughts, but is believable in a teenager. I adored Thorn’s character and his growth, though we only see his perspective occasionally. I definitely recommend to lovers of YA fiction and/or “Phantom” fans!
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes