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lenaoknihach's review against another edition
5.0
Na nejnovější fantasy z Yoli mě nalákaly zahraniční recenze a pak jsem si všimla, že kniha vyšla v originále už v roce 2013. Rázem se má očekávání snížila, ale úplně zbytečně…
Sedmnáctiletá Sara žije se svým strýcem, miluje zvířata, obchoduje na černém trhu a její nejlepší přítel je troll. Život vzhůru nohama se jí obrátí, když uprchne ze spárů upíra. Dozvídá se nejen pravdu o sobě a svých rodičích, ale na povrch vyplývá tajemství i těch, kterým důvěřovala ze všech nejvíc.
Tohle bylo tak skvělý! Najdete tu nadpřirozené bytosti, na které si jen vzpomenete a v tomto příběhu jsou hlavní upíři, vlkodlaci, lovci upírů, lidé a trollové. Většinu postav jsem si šíleně oblíbila. Bavily mě vztahy mezi nimi, jejich smysl pro humor a vůbec mi nevadilo, že romantická linka je tu celkem vedlejší a jde tu spíš o pohledy a jiskření (to pravé ořechové určitě bude na podzim v pokračování).
Nejdřív jsem si říkala, jak je to už 10 let staré, že to třeba teď nebude ono, po tom všem, co už jsem v tomto žánru četla. Ale panebože! Miluju to teď a vsadím se, že bych to milovala i ve dvaceti. Nezdolná je rozhodně jedno z největších překvapení roku.
Sedmnáctiletá Sara žije se svým strýcem, miluje zvířata, obchoduje na černém trhu a její nejlepší přítel je troll. Život vzhůru nohama se jí obrátí, když uprchne ze spárů upíra. Dozvídá se nejen pravdu o sobě a svých rodičích, ale na povrch vyplývá tajemství i těch, kterým důvěřovala ze všech nejvíc.
Tohle bylo tak skvělý! Najdete tu nadpřirozené bytosti, na které si jen vzpomenete a v tomto příběhu jsou hlavní upíři, vlkodlaci, lovci upírů, lidé a trollové. Většinu postav jsem si šíleně oblíbila. Bavily mě vztahy mezi nimi, jejich smysl pro humor a vůbec mi nevadilo, že romantická linka je tu celkem vedlejší a jde tu spíš o pohledy a jiskření (to pravé ořechové určitě bude na podzim v pokračování).
Nejdřív jsem si říkala, jak je to už 10 let staré, že to třeba teď nebude ono, po tom všem, co už jsem v tomto žánru četla. Ale panebože! Miluju to teď a vsadím se, že bych to milovala i ve dvaceti. Nezdolná je rozhodně jedno z největších překvapení roku.
chelsea2020's review against another edition
5.0
This book was very Ignited-meets-Ondine-Quartet. It had the deep sense of protectiveness coming from the love interest that Nathan from the Ignited series has, while also having the rebellious fire of the protagonist that Kendra from the Ondine Quartet possesses. It had quite the tantalizing effect.
Sara was an interestingly refreshing character for me, in that she already new all about the world that lay hidden in her own. She already had more knowledge about the creatures that go bump in the night than even her own werewolf best friends. It was strangely poetic. I thought she was a very kind-hearted and strong-willed character. When she decided that a course of action was right, she wasted no opportunities to see it through. She is incredibly loyal to those who have earned her trust, yet even that trust has a fine extent. She doesn't give out her good faith lightly and when her world is once again turned upside down, those sworn to protect her will have one heck of a time keeping her close and safe.
I very much enjoyed this book and am anticipating the release of the second book to this series, which is as of yet undecided. And this must have been a truly fantastic read to have been the first book that I was willing to pull an all-nighter for.
Sara was an interestingly refreshing character for me, in that she already new all about the world that lay hidden in her own. She already had more knowledge about the creatures that go bump in the night than even her own werewolf best friends. It was strangely poetic. I thought she was a very kind-hearted and strong-willed character. When she decided that a course of action was right, she wasted no opportunities to see it through. She is incredibly loyal to those who have earned her trust, yet even that trust has a fine extent. She doesn't give out her good faith lightly and when her world is once again turned upside down, those sworn to protect her will have one heck of a time keeping her close and safe.
I very much enjoyed this book and am anticipating the release of the second book to this series, which is as of yet undecided. And this must have been a truly fantastic read to have been the first book that I was willing to pull an all-nighter for.
rlisaacs's review against another edition
4.0
I'm really happy with this. The pacing was good, and I was able to really get invested with all/most of the characters. Even though Sara has a hard time coming to terms with who she is now and what that ultimately means... I feel like her reasons for being resistant are ones I can get on board with.
I really liked Nikolas. At first I though, "Oh dear, we're gonna have another boy who seems bipolar all the time." But his 'flipflopping', if you will, from being furious or aggravated to being calm or even happy made sense most of the time to me. And let's face it, trying to keep Sara safe in this book is quite challenging. I can't really blame the guy.
The romance, or lack-there-of I should say, also didn't bother me because I was so intrigued by the supernatural dynamics and the friendships and learning how all these different creatures interact with each other. I think the romance might come through more clearly in books to come, but time will tell with that. Just be aware, if you are reading this looking for a lot of lovey-dovey or closeness or even tension filled romantical-type moments, it won't be found in this book. More like the base to potentially get there is laid out in this book, if that makes sense.
I also really love Remy. He's a gruff big old sweetie. Could take out an entire army probably if he wanted to, but for Sara he's a sweetheart.
I'm really interested in seeing what everything Sara has found out might mean for her. I'm also really curious about how life with and around the Mohiri might be. Guess we'll have to wait and see. I will definitely be picking up the second book at some point.
Solid 4 stars.
I really liked Nikolas. At first I though, "Oh dear, we're gonna have another boy who seems bipolar all the time." But his 'flipflopping', if you will, from being furious or aggravated to being calm or even happy made sense most of the time to me. And let's face it, trying to keep Sara safe in this book is quite challenging. I can't really blame the guy.
The romance, or lack-there-of I should say, also didn't bother me because I was so intrigued by the supernatural dynamics and the friendships and learning how all these different creatures interact with each other. I think the romance might come through more clearly in books to come, but time will tell with that. Just be aware, if you are reading this looking for a lot of lovey-dovey or closeness or even tension filled romantical-type moments, it won't be found in this book. More like the base to potentially get there is laid out in this book, if that makes sense.
I also really love Remy. He's a gruff big old sweetie. Could take out an entire army probably if he wanted to, but for Sara he's a sweetheart.
Spoiler
One who provides piggyback rides when needed, which if you've read the book, you know what I mean.I'm really interested in seeing what everything Sara has found out might mean for her. I'm also really curious about how life with and around the Mohiri might be.
Spoiler
Nikolas says they're not as different as Sara keeps imagining them to be, but I don't know...Solid 4 stars.
mack908's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
devansbooklife's review against another edition
5.0
This was an incredibly fast paced, thrilling read. If you enjoy characters from the Otherworld you will want to read this. Werewolves, Trolls, Fae, Vampires, pretty much any creature you can imagine thrown into one book. FANTASTIC! So much fun. There's adventure and action on every page. Since, I don't want to reveal too much, I'll just end this review by saying, I've already bought book two and am starting it now....
alyssaindira's review against another edition
4.0
Hey guys, so I finished Relentless by Karen Lynch and it was better than I anticipated considering it was a free book I found on Google Play. It was so good in fact that I stayed up all night to finish it...Yep...probably gonna pay for that later on today... But I just couldnt stop, I couldnt. I had to keep going, to continue on with the story. Even when it was 3 am. Sleep is for losers, I needed answers. XD. Yeah, and plus I thought it was gonna be shorted than it actually was. Google play said it was just shy of 300pgs, but like every page got assigned the same number like three times, so I dunno if I double the assigned number of pages or what? Or maybe it just started feeling long at 3 am, the end was so close, but yet so far. And then boom, some big event happens in the book I must plow forward. Yep...Anyways, at first I thought i was like reading a sequel to a book, since it started in the middle of a scene and I was just so confused. I swear I had to read the book description several times to just make sure I was reading the first book in the series. It did take a little while to get into, I was intrigued at first, but confused, as the novel progressed, I got less confused and more anxious to see what would happen to the characters. Speaking of the characters, OMG i love them so much. Especially the guys, so many guys....si many possible ships....Nik....Roland....Peter...Samson....Chris....who to choose....Aw hell, who am I kidding? SaraXNIk for life. I loved their banter and the way they hated each other then slowly started to lessen their hate...all the while he swore to protect her until his last breath. *Sighs* so romantic....In regards to that, I suppose there was some trace elements of romance lingering within the novel, but most of the novel was comprised of action and suspense and thrill and page tunring adventure. Ones that made me not want to put the book down at 3 am....Anyways, you get the point. There was so much action and secrets revealed. Rapid fire, boom boom booom, one after another after another. And I am over here thinking "hasnt this character already gone through enough?! I aint even half way through and you ae putting her through the ringer!" *Facepalm* So yeah, this book kept me on the edge of my seat, or technically keeping my eyelids from shutting so I could remain immersed in the action. Okay, not sure what else I can say about this book without giving away spoilers....so imma just stop.. Totally want to read the second book, Refuge, but too bad it aint free....
evanbevibing's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
weber_2012's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0