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imabbyjay's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars. This was one of my most anticipated releases of this year, but I'm afraid I had too high hopes for it. It wasn't bad, but I felt like it could have been so much more! There were some scenes that seemed unnecessary, and I was upset at the typical YA situation where a couple isn't telling each other anything, then they fight and make it complicated for no reason, and then break up. The last few chapters I thought were really good! They were quality chapters, and actually felt like a continuation of Rebel Belle, if that makes any sense.
I'd be lying if I said my favorite part about this series wasn't David Stark. Never have I wanted a fictional character to be real and date me (with the exception of Wesley Ayers) more than now. I LOVED his character in this book, and I really hope we'll get to read from his POV sometime. Harper was still consistent character-wise, but while I found her personality likable in Rebel Belle, it was more annoying in this book to me.
Rachel Hawkins' writing is still fantastic, but that ending though. Why??? It was just starting to get good, and then ahhhh...I don't want to wait for the next book! I honestly have no idea what to expect, but as long as David's involved, I'm sticking with this series ;)
I'd be lying if I said my favorite part about this series wasn't David Stark. Never have I wanted a fictional character to be real and date me (with the exception of Wesley Ayers) more than now. I LOVED his character in this book, and I really hope we'll get to read from his POV sometime. Harper was still consistent character-wise, but while I found her personality likable in Rebel Belle, it was more annoying in this book to me.
Rachel Hawkins' writing is still fantastic, but that ending though. Why??? It was just starting to get good, and then ahhhh...I don't want to wait for the next book! I honestly have no idea what to expect, but as long as David's involved, I'm sticking with this series ;)
jeslyncat's review against another edition
5.0
An action-packed, hilarious, and realistic follow-up to Rebel Belle. Rachel Hawkins is my spirit animal.
ameserole's review against another edition
3.0
WHAT A GOD DAMN HOT MESS PEOPLE!
No... really. It was a complete hot mess and I have no idea how I can write this review. I hope it doesn't suck but it just might.
Miss Mayhem still follows a bunch of hot messes. There's romance, a stupid triangle, death, and some other mystery stuff happening. It was kind of hard to keep track of everything that was happening. Pretty sure I wanted to bang my head against my desk, laptop, hand, wall, door, window, a freaking pole... LITERALLY ANYTHING, while I was reading this book.
I still don't like the accents and THANK YOU SWEET BABY JESUS because I decided not to go with the audio this time. HOWEVER, I still had their god awful accents stuck in my damn brain and made me cringe throughout the whole book.
Other than that, I guess I can sort of think Harper and David were kind of cute in a super cringy way. I didn't hate them but again I just didn't care about the romance in this book. I don't know what it is but yeah can everyone stop trying to find love and just be friends forever?!?
Besides all of that, I did get confused throughout some parts. I didn't like the ending at all. I don't care that people want to be normal all of sudden. David shouldn't have left. I was screaming at this book. EVEN though I was confused for like a third of this book I still can't accept that kind of ending.
God damn, I hope that the third book can redeem this one.
Overall, it was okay. Not my favorite. I was intrigued enough (by wine) to finish this book. I'm happy it's over and I can move on with my life. Now I need to read the next one and free myself forever!
No... really. It was a complete hot mess and I have no idea how I can write this review. I hope it doesn't suck but it just might.
Miss Mayhem still follows a bunch of hot messes. There's romance, a stupid triangle, death, and some other mystery stuff happening. It was kind of hard to keep track of everything that was happening. Pretty sure I wanted to bang my head against my desk, laptop, hand, wall, door, window, a freaking pole... LITERALLY ANYTHING, while I was reading this book.
I still don't like the accents and THANK YOU SWEET BABY JESUS because I decided not to go with the audio this time. HOWEVER, I still had their god awful accents stuck in my damn brain and made me cringe throughout the whole book.
Other than that, I guess I can sort of think Harper and David were kind of cute in a super cringy way. I didn't hate them but again I just didn't care about the romance in this book. I don't know what it is but yeah can everyone stop trying to find love and just be friends forever?!?
Besides all of that, I did get confused throughout some parts. I didn't like the ending at all. I don't care that people want to be normal all of sudden. David shouldn't have left. I was screaming at this book. EVEN though I was confused for like a third of this book I still can't accept that kind of ending.
God damn, I hope that the third book can redeem this one.
Overall, it was okay. Not my favorite. I was intrigued enough (by wine) to finish this book. I'm happy it's over and I can move on with my life. Now I need to read the next one and free myself forever!
taympap's review against another edition
4.0
Rate: 3.5/4 stars
OKAY FIRST OF ALL I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE LAST BOOK I LEGIT ALMOST DIED. But then I found out there's a sequel so it softens the blow of thAT CLIFFHANGER IM DEAD. I have to say this book was not as good as Rebel Belle but still cute and kick ass and hilarious!
OKAY FIRST OF ALL I THOUGHT THIS WAS THE LAST BOOK I LEGIT ALMOST DIED. But then I found out there's a sequel so it softens the blow of thAT CLIFFHANGER IM DEAD. I have to say this book was not as good as Rebel Belle but still cute and kick ass and hilarious!
prairierosereads's review against another edition
3.0
I wasn't expecting this book to affect me like Rebel Belle. I think that's an unrealistic desire when dealing with a series, especially since some authors write a series as one entire book (cough LOTR). I read through 90% of this book in one day, so it has similar pacing to the first book. However, not a lot happens plot-wise. Instead, I think we get some more character-building from Harper. I really enjoy her as a character, since she has that authentic teenager voice. This is interesting because the book spins itself as this sort of "trial" book, similar to Throne of Glass or HP and the Goblet of Fire. The trials are not the main focus of this book; I find that we really see deeper into the characters' motives and make some realizations about their situation.
I know this review sounds vague, but I am reviewing a sequel, after all. In the grand scheme of the series, I enjoyed this book mostly for its deeper connection with the characters themselves. I thought that Hawkins could have taken some more time with this and really built this up; I stopped caring about the plot points in comparison to Harper's inner-dialogue. Overall, it unfortunately felt like the filler book in a trilogy. I think this series still has a lot of promise, so I will finish with Lady Renegade soon.
I know this review sounds vague, but I am reviewing a sequel, after all. In the grand scheme of the series, I enjoyed this book mostly for its deeper connection with the characters themselves. I thought that Hawkins could have taken some more time with this and really built this up; I stopped caring about the plot points in comparison to Harper's inner-dialogue. Overall, it unfortunately felt like the filler book in a trilogy. I think this series still has a lot of promise, so I will finish with Lady Renegade soon.
moreteawesley's review against another edition
3.0
I'd give this 2.5 stars if I could. I enjoyed Rebel Belle but found this sequel a little disappointing. It wasn't terrible, but getting through it felt like a slog. Not much happened, the conflict seemed forced, and the pace was slow. I still enjoyed Harper and the slight Buffy vibes, but I'm not sure the series still has my interest enough to read the third one.