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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
The author seemed to be repeating things, just worded slightly different. There was also just a lot happening all at once without much background being built before to explain what was happening.
I don't really know how I feel about this book.
Was it bad no....do I think it could have used more work? Absolutely. This Prince and The Pauper like book just seems to move quickly. ....and that's coming from someone who like it to get to the point.
Half the time I forgot this was a futuristic book untill they mentioned something about the Ruler of the galaxy or this plant blah blah.
Was it bad no....do I think it could have used more work? Absolutely. This Prince and The Pauper like book just seems to move quickly. ....and that's coming from someone who like it to get to the point.
Half the time I forgot this was a futuristic book untill they mentioned something about the Ruler of the galaxy or this plant blah blah.
*4.5 stars* Minor spoilers may be in this but anything major will be hidden.
Where do I start with this book? I really enjoyed it but I always had a feeling I would. To give a quick summary, we follow Amani, who has just turned 18 and is celebrating coming of age with her family and villagers when she is kidnapped by droids and taken to the capital city. She finds out she is the spitting image of the princess, Maram, whose father, the Vathek King Mathis, has taken over the country and overthrown the previous empire. He slaughtered a lot of people and treat the commoners really badly, so they royal family isn't well liked. Amani is to work as Maram's body double in certain situations where the princess could be in danger.
During her service pretending to be Maram, Amani finds herself drawn to Marams handsome fiance, Lord Idris. Their romance is sweet and believable, not rushed or cliche. I really loved their relationship. Amani also surprises herself by slowly growing a friendship with the princess, who she realises may not be as bad as she pretends to be. However, Amani is also drawn to the rebellion, and finds herself helping the rebels with information against her captors.
The ending was surprising and I didn't see it coming. I loved the choice Amani made, and the stand off with Maram.
I am super looking forward to book 2 next year. I really recommend this book to anyone into YA scifi. The sci fi elements are light, and easy to understand, so don't worry if you're not into heavy sci fi. Overall it's just a fun, exciting, quick read.
Where do I start with this book? I really enjoyed it but I always had a feeling I would. To give a quick summary, we follow Amani, who has just turned 18 and is celebrating coming of age with her family and villagers when she is kidnapped by droids and taken to the capital city. She finds out she is the spitting image of the princess, Maram, whose father, the Vathek King Mathis, has taken over the country and overthrown the previous empire. He slaughtered a lot of people and treat the commoners really badly, so they royal family isn't well liked. Amani is to work as Maram's body double in certain situations where the princess could be in danger.
During her service pretending to be Maram, Amani finds herself drawn to Marams handsome fiance, Lord Idris. Their romance is sweet and believable, not rushed or cliche. I really loved their relationship. Amani also surprises herself by slowly growing a friendship with the princess, who she realises may not be as bad as she pretends to be. However, Amani is also drawn to the rebellion, and finds herself helping the rebels with information against her captors.
The ending was surprising and I didn't see it coming. I loved the choice Amani made, and the stand off with Maram.
Spoiler
I was sad when Maram didn't believe Amani, and trapped her in her quarters. I just hope we see more of a redemption arc for Maram in the next book, as she became my favourite character by the end.I am super looking forward to book 2 next year. I really recommend this book to anyone into YA scifi. The sci fi elements are light, and easy to understand, so don't worry if you're not into heavy sci fi. Overall it's just a fun, exciting, quick read.
4.5 read. What a great story. I am excited to see what happens next.
A beautiful sci-fi/fantasy take on this YA princess and the pauper story. I will immediately be jumping into book 2.
Thank you to my local library and Libby for providing this audiobook.
Thank you to my local library and Libby for providing this audiobook.
1.75 stars-Super bland, with a very clichéd plot and little to no purpose behind 90% of the chapters. I was annoyed/bored most of the time and skim-read the last 100 pages because I couldn't commit myself to it any longer.
Trigger Warnings: physical abuse, kidnapping, cultural erasure, death, murder, grief, forced body altercations,
Mirage was one of my most anticipated reads of 2018, and it did not disappoint. Somaiya Daud’s writing is absolutely beautiful and kept me enthralled throughout the novel. Mirage is an own voices Moroccan inspired science fiction/fantasy story, with diverse characters and a star-crossed romance. The world building in this book is so well done. Mirage is a book that will stick with you long after finishing it, this book will definitely be on my end of the year favourites list.
Mirage is told in the first person from Amani’s point of view. Amani is a wonderful character. It is great to see how she grows, and changes throughout the novel. I loved seeing the romance develop and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book. Maram is such a complex villain and it was interesting to see the dynamics between her and Amani.
Overall, Mirage is an amazing political sci-fi/fantasy story with great characters and beautiful writing. If you love sci-fi/fantasy stories definitely pick up a copy!
Thank you to Hachette Australia for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Mirage was one of my most anticipated reads of 2018, and it did not disappoint. Somaiya Daud’s writing is absolutely beautiful and kept me enthralled throughout the novel. Mirage is an own voices Moroccan inspired science fiction/fantasy story, with diverse characters and a star-crossed romance. The world building in this book is so well done. Mirage is a book that will stick with you long after finishing it, this book will definitely be on my end of the year favourites list.
Mirage is told in the first person from Amani’s point of view. Amani is a wonderful character. It is great to see how she grows, and changes throughout the novel. I loved seeing the romance develop and I can’t wait to see what happens in the next book. Maram is such a complex villain and it was interesting to see the dynamics between her and Amani.
Overall, Mirage is an amazing political sci-fi/fantasy story with great characters and beautiful writing. If you love sci-fi/fantasy stories definitely pick up a copy!
Thank you to Hachette Australia for sending me a copy in exchange for an honest review.
Though I wanted to read this book I wasn't sure what I'd think. It seemed like it would be predictable but turned into an emotional rollercoaster where I actually liked Maram.
I'm actually sad this was so short and need the next one!
I'm actually sad this was so short and need the next one!
Amani and marams character and relationship development make this book incredible! If you’d of told me a few chapters into this book I’d of loved maram I’d straight up call you crazy, but she’s so unlikable and unlovable that all the tiny bits of information into the real her and so much more powerful. Also, fuck nadine.