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onlyjessica's review
3.0
I think this is the first book that I've read and I truly do not know how to rate. I didn't dislike it, but I'm not so sure I actually liked it. I am at least willing to read the second book, so hopefully I form an opinion after finishing that one.
lauraazz's review
1.0
This book wanted to be something, but it definitely wasn't. I think that the main idea, the core of the book would have had some potential, but the bad writing blew it.
First bad book of the book club I'm in, so cheers to that
First bad book of the book club I'm in, so cheers to that
jol69's review
3.0
A generous 3 stars. A very typical YA read. Nothing out of the ordinary. I will probably get to the next in the series, at some point.
o4doow's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
ohtrisarahtops's review against another edition
5.0
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I wasn't sure about this book for the longest time. I would always look at it but something would end up preventing me from buying it. I eventually gave in and I absolutely loved it. This is one of those novels that just got into my head and seriously messed with me. Even at the time of writing this review (2 days after I finished the book) I can't stop thinking about it. The twists were intense, the subject was dark at times and it was creepy.
I don't know about anything else but I love books where the main character can't remember what happens and they believe that they're crazy. There's just something about seeing things through their twisted perspective that just makes the story creepier than if it was being told through someone else.
I loved Mara. Slipping into her head during her descent into madness was absolutely thrilling. Just like Mara, I had trouble telling what was real or a delusion until she figured it out herself and that just made the story because I was constantly left wondering if an event really happened or not. Then thee is Noah Shaw. That boy is just completely swoon worthy. He seems like the typical arrogant bad boy but there is so much more to him. He's actually a pretty deep and caring character. I absolutely did not see the twist with him coming in the story either.
If you haven't read this book yet all I have to say is go get a copy. This is one book that even after you turned the last page it will keep you up at night wondering just what exactly is going on. I will be reading the next book in this series as soon as I have a chance and I am absolutely looking forward to it.
I wasn't sure about this book for the longest time. I would always look at it but something would end up preventing me from buying it. I eventually gave in and I absolutely loved it. This is one of those novels that just got into my head and seriously messed with me. Even at the time of writing this review (2 days after I finished the book) I can't stop thinking about it. The twists were intense, the subject was dark at times and it was creepy.
I don't know about anything else but I love books where the main character can't remember what happens and they believe that they're crazy. There's just something about seeing things through their twisted perspective that just makes the story creepier than if it was being told through someone else.
I loved Mara. Slipping into her head during her descent into madness was absolutely thrilling. Just like Mara, I had trouble telling what was real or a delusion until she figured it out herself and that just made the story because I was constantly left wondering if an event really happened or not. Then thee is Noah Shaw. That boy is just completely swoon worthy. He seems like the typical arrogant bad boy but there is so much more to him. He's actually a pretty deep and caring character. I absolutely did not see the twist with him coming in the story either.
If you haven't read this book yet all I have to say is go get a copy. This is one book that even after you turned the last page it will keep you up at night wondering just what exactly is going on. I will be reading the next book in this series as soon as I have a chance and I am absolutely looking forward to it.
goodyeargoodbooks's review against another edition
2.0
I absolutely loved the first 300 pages of this. Loved it. The following 50 pages tailed off a bit, but I thought it was just a rough patch. But the final 100 pages were terrible. Confusing, pointless and a bit of a mess. This angered me so much, as I adored the beginning. It went from 5*-favourite to 3*-almost-2*-uncertain-whether-I-like-it-or-not in 100 pages. That must be a new record. Now very unlikely to continue this series, which is a shame, as I was anticipating it being a favourite. I have been left feeling very let down by this book.
09/07/2015 *DROPPED FROM 3 STARS TO 2* - In hindsight and after another skim-read, I have rediscovered how Mara drops all of her principles for a 'hot' guy in a '50 Shades of Grey' remake which actually frustrates me a lot now that I think about it.
09/07/2015 *DROPPED FROM 3 STARS TO 2* - In hindsight and after another skim-read, I have rediscovered how Mara drops all of her principles for a 'hot' guy in a '50 Shades of Grey' remake which actually frustrates me a lot now that I think about it.