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3.97 AVERAGE
3.97 AVERAGE
I have always been a fan of Greek Mythology and i have to give props to Josephine Angelini her starcrossed series is seriously one of the most interesting series i have ever read! I love her characters i was really worried about hte love triangle but it played out so well the last 40 pages especially had me just eating it up so many twists and turns! I can't wait to read the last one!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Stalking
Moderate: Misogyny
Minor: Sexual content, Sexual harassment
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Incest, War
No stars because I just really didn’t have the energy to read the book again :/
I remember it being good and I think I gave it 5 stars when I read it all that time ago but I can remember the plot points of this book and the next very vividly and just didn’t feel like reading it again knowing what was going to happen
I remember it being good and I think I gave it 5 stars when I read it all that time ago but I can remember the plot points of this book and the next very vividly and just didn’t feel like reading it again knowing what was going to happen
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Death, Torture, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Body horror, Incest
Minor: Racism
I was so excited to read this book and could't decide if I should plow through or make it last! I will say that there were some difficulties remembering how all the characters were tied together and connected to other families, but I had a large gap between reading the first book and this one. I don't recommend that! Otherwise it was a great read. I love the mix of modern times and Greek mythology. The two worlds are blended so well, and I had a hard time leaving them. I can't wait to start the next. This book was an emotional roller coaster that left me wanting more. I don't know how much longer I can stand a certain couple not being together....hopefully the final book will bring everything together in the best way!
You just can't beat Greek mythology! You can't! there is too much, soooo much, you can twist and turn and play with and have fun and that is exactly what the author did.
Lets start with what I DIDN'T like about the book...
I didn't like HOW the author wrote the "forbidden love" aspect. I understand that we as the reader understand what's going on but what the characters don't know and play with is just gross. It kept giving me the hee-bee gee-bees!
I'm kinda tired of the built up sexual frustration YA books have. seriously?! not ALL teens or thinking about sex all the time! Stop putting so much INTO BOOKS! anyways...moving on...
What was ok:
I'm a little tired of love triangles but I do like forbidden love or people that don't/can't get together for a long part of the story. However this love triangle wasn't that bad, it wasn't so black and white as some others.
But I did love the book. I loved how the author painted each scenario and it was easy to imagine, I loved how she clashed both worlds together, I loved the complexity of each character as they replicate characters of the past and yet can stand on their own and evolve into their own personalities. I loved how human these characters were regardless of their capabilities or super human strengths.
I didn't feel like the author dragged the story on it flowed really nicely as she brought in each new character and continued to develop other characters.
For more insight check out my VLOG below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn5m0WNczWQ
Sexual Content: Moderate (PG-13 rating)
Violence: Moderate (PG to PG-13 rating)
Drugs/Alcohol: none
Language: Moderate (PG to PG-13) nothing too crazy
Lets start with what I DIDN'T like about the book...
I didn't like HOW the author wrote the "forbidden love" aspect. I understand that we as the reader understand what's going on but what the characters don't know and play with is just gross. It kept giving me the hee-bee gee-bees!
I'm kinda tired of the built up sexual frustration YA books have. seriously?! not ALL teens or thinking about sex all the time! Stop putting so much INTO BOOKS! anyways...moving on...
What was ok:
I'm a little tired of love triangles but I do like forbidden love or people that don't/can't get together for a long part of the story. However this love triangle wasn't that bad, it wasn't so black and white as some others.
But I did love the book. I loved how the author painted each scenario and it was easy to imagine, I loved how she clashed both worlds together, I loved the complexity of each character as they replicate characters of the past and yet can stand on their own and evolve into their own personalities. I loved how human these characters were regardless of their capabilities or super human strengths.
I didn't feel like the author dragged the story on it flowed really nicely as she brought in each new character and continued to develop other characters.
For more insight check out my VLOG below!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dn5m0WNczWQ
Sexual Content: Moderate (PG-13 rating)
Violence: Moderate (PG to PG-13 rating)
Drugs/Alcohol: none
Language: Moderate (PG to PG-13) nothing too crazy
Read this book twice now and I liked it more this time. I mean LOVED it.
Compared to the unexpected amazing book that was Starcrossed, Dreamless was a disappointment. It brought in new things and old-Starcrossed things that I began to hate (Thanks a lot Dreamless), but it also made me fall even more in love with some of the old-Starcrossed things.
Dreamless had a serious problem! It starts of really well, has absolutely nothing gripping in the middle and towards the end, there is plenty of amazing slap-bang, in-your-face moments. Dreamless didn't really hold my attention. I was able to put this book down for hours without feeling guilty and this book didn't invade my mind every half second the way that great books do when I feel guilty for letting life get in the way.
I could deal with the main character, Helen in Starcrossed, but in Dreamless, there was something about her that I couldn't shake off. Maybe it's the fact that:
a) She's the Mary Sue stereotype
b) She's more self sacrificing than a normal person is
c) She jumps into dangerous situations without thinking about the consequences.
d) All of the above!
What made me more annoyed was that Helen was super strong and and had amazing super powers, but she didn't really know when and how to use them to her advantage.
I had a third problem (I have plenty of problems) with the romance. The romance between Lucas and Helen wasn't a relationship that I shipped with my heart and soul, but it was a relationship that I did want to see more of. When they found out that were cousins, I felt really sad for them and I wanted Daphne to tell them the truth or for them to at least find out the truth.(Thankfully Angelini made us, the readers, know that Lucas and Helen were not really cousins so that we could ship their relationship without feeling guilty). What pissed me off was the love triangle that was created in Dreamless. So this new character, Orion, is introduced and he becomes the third part of the love triangle with Lucas and Helen. I have no problem with love triangles that are done right. However, this love triangle was one of those where you know exactly who the main character is going to pick. When this happens, the love triangle becomes an annoyance and is seen as a dramatic idea that was needed to make the book more interesting and move the plot forward, but in actual fact, is entirely unnecessary.
In Starcrossed, I loved the Greek Mythology aspect that this story had. It focused on The Trojan War and Helen of Troy and I found this aspect to be so original and refreshing. In this book, it took everything that I knew or felt about Greek Mythology and threw it out of the metaphoric window. Ares becomes a coward (which sucked because he's the God of War), Hades became the compassionate good guy (which was different, but in a good way). All this was okay, I could deal with it, until my brain started to compare this book with the Percy Jackson series and when my brain does that, I know that I'd rather re-read Percy Jackson, than read a book that doesn't hold a spark (a pun that seemed fitting) to it. I'm blaming this issue on my brain! My brain sucks!
Aside from the fact that all characters in Dreamless were perfect, beautiful people (which I am going to let slide because most of the characters are demi-gods), I did enjoy most of the characters and grew to love them even more. Here's a few that I'm going to randomly mention just because I can: Lucas's family created a lot of different dynamics. Hector is the coolest guy ever! Helen and her strong relationship was her father, Jerry, was still present. I have no idea what Daphne's motives are. Someone PLEASE tell me! Claire was an amazing best friend and I almost forgot about her psycho-ness in Starcrossed... ALMOST...
Even although this book was a disappointment. I can't wait for Goddess so that I can read about the slap-bang, action, bloodbath that was hinted at at the end of Dreamless!
Dreamless had a serious problem! It starts of really well, has absolutely nothing gripping in the middle and towards the end, there is plenty of amazing slap-bang, in-your-face moments. Dreamless didn't really hold my attention. I was able to put this book down for hours without feeling guilty and this book didn't invade my mind every half second the way that great books do when I feel guilty for letting life get in the way.
I could deal with the main character, Helen in Starcrossed, but in Dreamless, there was something about her that I couldn't shake off. Maybe it's the fact that:
a) She's the Mary Sue stereotype
b) She's more self sacrificing than a normal person is
c) She jumps into dangerous situations without thinking about the consequences.
d) All of the above!
What made me more annoyed was that Helen was super strong and and had amazing super powers, but she didn't really know when and how to use them to her advantage.
I had a third problem (I have plenty of problems) with the romance. The romance between Lucas and Helen wasn't a relationship that I shipped with my heart and soul, but it was a relationship that I did want to see more of. When they found out that were cousins, I felt really sad for them and I wanted Daphne to tell them the truth or for them to at least find out the truth.(Thankfully Angelini made us, the readers, know that Lucas and Helen were not really cousins so that we could ship their relationship without feeling guilty). What pissed me off was the love triangle that was created in Dreamless. So this new character, Orion, is introduced and he becomes the third part of the love triangle with Lucas and Helen. I have no problem with love triangles that are done right. However, this love triangle was one of those where you know exactly who the main character is going to pick. When this happens, the love triangle becomes an annoyance and is seen as a dramatic idea that was needed to make the book more interesting and move the plot forward, but in actual fact, is entirely unnecessary.
In Starcrossed, I loved the Greek Mythology aspect that this story had. It focused on The Trojan War and Helen of Troy and I found this aspect to be so original and refreshing. In this book, it took everything that I knew or felt about Greek Mythology and threw it out of the metaphoric window. Ares becomes a coward (which sucked because he's the God of War), Hades became the compassionate good guy (which was different, but in a good way). All this was okay, I could deal with it, until my brain started to compare this book with the Percy Jackson series and when my brain does that, I know that I'd rather re-read Percy Jackson, than read a book that doesn't hold a spark (a pun that seemed fitting) to it. I'm blaming this issue on my brain! My brain sucks!
Aside from the fact that all characters in Dreamless were perfect, beautiful people (which I am going to let slide because most of the characters are demi-gods), I did enjoy most of the characters and grew to love them even more. Here's a few that I'm going to randomly mention just because I can: Lucas's family created a lot of different dynamics. Hector is the coolest guy ever! Helen and her strong relationship was her father, Jerry, was still present. I have no idea what Daphne's motives are. Someone PLEASE tell me! Claire was an amazing best friend and I almost forgot about her psycho-ness in Starcrossed... ALMOST...
Even although this book was a disappointment. I can't wait for Goddess so that I can read about the slap-bang, action, bloodbath that was hinted at at the end of Dreamless!