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saskiacb's review against another edition
3.0
She has done it again. Mind equals blown.
Some would say not much happened in this book, but I would have to disagree. I got some clarity on issues I'd been confused about previously in the Mara Dyer Trilogy, though not all my questions/confusions have been answered. And, of course, with this new novel there are copious amounts of new questions.
The Unbecoming of Noah Shaw was a satisfying read but my number one question is: did Mara kill the other gifted?
Michelle Hodkin has a very compelling writing style, the strings of the plot run parallel, intersecting at points, retreating at others and racing forward once more. Noah, like Mara, is an unreliable narrator, making the story even more gripping because you're not sure what is true or, at points, what has happened, which is exciting but can also be a downfall as it can lead to confusion (me).
However, it does highlight the "there's two sides to every story" proverb we all know.
Noah feels and sees what others do before they die, but recently he has been about to hear their thoughts. I can't even begin to imagine how triggering that must be for him, who is suicidal and depressed ( one i'm trying to want to stay in ).
On a slight more positive note; I loved seeing his relationship with Mara:
The way she sounds, the way she's always sounded - like one discordant note, twisted just enough to affect the notes surrounding it - is impossible to ignore.
They are both keeping secrets, some revealed at the end and I am at a loss. I just want everyone to be okay, whether they are together or not. I am shit scared.
We learn that these 'Gifted' are typed into: original, suspected original and artifically induced. And we meet Goose, another English character.
Last point, I really like reading from Noah Shaw's perspective, particularly his use of diction because it is somewhat familiar to me being English too.
*fingers crossed*
Let him be good.
Some would say not much happened in this book, but I would have to disagree. I got some clarity on issues I'd been confused about previously in the Mara Dyer Trilogy, though not all my questions/confusions have been answered. And, of course, with this new novel there are copious amounts of new questions.
The Unbecoming of Noah Shaw was a satisfying read but my number one question is: did Mara kill the other gifted?
Michelle Hodkin has a very compelling writing style, the strings of the plot run parallel, intersecting at points, retreating at others and racing forward once more. Noah, like Mara, is an unreliable narrator, making the story even more gripping because you're not sure what is true or, at points, what has happened, which is exciting but can also be a downfall as it can lead to confusion (me).
However, it does highlight the "there's two sides to every story" proverb we all know.
Noah feels and sees what others do before they die, but recently he has been about to hear their thoughts. I can't even begin to imagine how triggering that must be for him, who is suicidal and depressed ( one i'm trying to want to stay in ).
On a slight more positive note; I loved seeing his relationship with Mara:
The way she sounds, the way she's always sounded - like one discordant note, twisted just enough to affect the notes surrounding it - is impossible to ignore.
They are both keeping secrets, some revealed at the end and I am at a loss. I just want everyone to be okay, whether they are together or not. I am shit scared.
We learn that these 'Gifted' are typed into: original, suspected original and artifically induced. And we meet Goose, another English character.
Last point, I really like reading from Noah Shaw's perspective, particularly his use of diction because it is somewhat familiar to me being English too.
*fingers crossed*
Let him be good.
ailinnr's review against another edition
4.0
4 stars
I feel like I can't describe all my feelings for this book properly but I'll try.
First of all, since this series was announced, I was shocked and so excited. The Mara Dyer trilogy ended with so many unanswered questions and mysteries, and I thought this was the chance to finally get the answers, plus we'd be getting Noah's pov, which is what I wanted since I read Evolution. But in all honesty, after a little more time passed, I started lowering my expectations because it was probably not going to be what I wanted. Well... joke's on me because this was so much better than I thought!
Noah is such an great narrator and seeing things through his mind is truly interesting. I always wanted to know his intentions, his reasons for being who he is and getting all that was truly captivating for me. His feelings for Mara and the way he has to describe them left me speechless. I knew he loved her more than anything in the world but seeing him describe his feelings is way different than just imagining what he really feels. I love that he can get so deep without getting cheesy. It honestly makes me love and understand his view of Mara much more. I think what I like the most about his pov is that it represents him so well and it didn't disappoint! Kudos to Michelle Hodkin for nailing it tbh.
One of the things I feared the most was what kind of drama we'd get between Mara and him, but this book is so interesting I feel like that was even done right. The writing style of this book reminded me of why I love this author so much. Everything from that to Noah's relationships with the rest of the secondary characters are really well done. And most importantly, kudos for answering so many questions from the previous trilogy and promising more answers to major mysteries! It really gives me hope for the rest of the series.
One of the biggest reasons why I loved this book? It made me feel like it's truly necessary to the plot and that it still keeps the great quality of the original trilogy.
Also... NOAHxDANIEL FRIENDSHIP IS EVERYTHING THAT'S RIGHT IN THIS WORLD
I feel like I can't describe all my feelings for this book properly but I'll try.
First of all, since this series was announced, I was shocked and so excited. The Mara Dyer trilogy ended with so many unanswered questions and mysteries, and I thought this was the chance to finally get the answers, plus we'd be getting Noah's pov, which is what I wanted since I read Evolution. But in all honesty, after a little more time passed, I started lowering my expectations because it was probably not going to be what I wanted. Well... joke's on me because this was so much better than I thought!
Noah is such an great narrator and seeing things through his mind is truly interesting. I always wanted to know his intentions, his reasons for being who he is and getting all that was truly captivating for me. His feelings for Mara and the way he has to describe them left me speechless. I knew he loved her more than anything in the world but seeing him describe his feelings is way different than just imagining what he really feels. I love that he can get so deep without getting cheesy. It honestly makes me love and understand his view of Mara much more. I think what I like the most about his pov is that it represents him so well and it didn't disappoint! Kudos to Michelle Hodkin for nailing it tbh.
One of the things I feared the most was what kind of drama we'd get between Mara and him, but this book is so interesting I feel like that was even done right. The writing style of this book reminded me of why I love this author so much. Everything from that to Noah's relationships with the rest of the secondary characters are really well done. And most importantly, kudos for answering so many questions from the previous trilogy and promising more answers to major mysteries! It really gives me hope for the rest of the series.
One of the biggest reasons why I loved this book? It made me feel like it's truly necessary to the plot and that it still keeps the great quality of the original trilogy.
Also... NOAHxDANIEL FRIENDSHIP IS EVERYTHING THAT'S RIGHT IN THIS WORLD
miasboookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
3.75 ⭐️
“the way she sounds, the way she’s always sounded-like one discordant note, twisted just enough to affect the notes surrounding it-impossible to ignore. an aural footprint, distinctly her own, distinctly mara. the first time i heard her i never wanted to listen to anyone else.”
i enjoyed this book but definitely not as much as i did the mara dyer trilogy. i am intrigued by the ending though.
“the way she sounds, the way she’s always sounded-like one discordant note, twisted just enough to affect the notes surrounding it-impossible to ignore. an aural footprint, distinctly her own, distinctly mara. the first time i heard her i never wanted to listen to anyone else.”
i enjoyed this book but definitely not as much as i did the mara dyer trilogy. i am intrigued by the ending though.
mea_agers's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
maca21's review against another edition
2.0
Ugh, this was a rough ride.
I think I shouldn´t have started this second series. I liked the ending in Mara´s series.
This just got more complicated and it made me really pissed.
I know that Mara was never some fragile flower, but who is she now?
She didn´t change, she just finally show who she always was. And it´s not something pretty.
Before, I liked that she was kind of „bad“, she liked to destroy. But now...I just want choke her, I guess.
I don´t have faith in her anymore. But I hope, she will prove me wrong.
„I close my eyes, and when I open them, everyone – Daniel, Jamie, Goose, Sophie – has a trickle of blood running from their noses. Mara appears to be smiling.“ -Noah
„´She is not a serial killer,´ Daniel says. ´She is not a mass murderer.´
They are statements, not questions, and I am not even sure Daniel believes them. His heart is racing, I notice uneasily.“ -Noah
„See? That´s your endgame. And hers. Alas, you are the hero, she is the villain – the star-crossed lovers, fated to be apart.“ -Jamie
„She wants you broken. She likes broken things. Loves that she is the one breaking you.“ -Stella
And Noah? I don´t know what to think of him. I was expecting of him to do something for the entire book, but he finally did the right thing in the end. Thank you.
P.s. I have to admit that I think there is not going to be a happy ending in this series. Unfortunately.
2,5*
I think I shouldn´t have started this second series. I liked the ending in Mara´s series.
This just got more complicated and it made me really pissed.
I know that Mara was never some fragile flower, but who is she now?
She didn´t change, she just finally show who she always was. And it´s not something pretty.
Before, I liked that she was kind of „bad“, she liked to destroy. But now...I just want choke her, I guess.
I don´t have faith in her anymore. But I hope, she will prove me wrong.
„I close my eyes, and when I open them, everyone – Daniel, Jamie, Goose, Sophie – has a trickle of blood running from their noses. Mara appears to be smiling.“ -Noah
„´She is not a serial killer,´ Daniel says. ´She is not a mass murderer.´
They are statements, not questions, and I am not even sure Daniel believes them. His heart is racing, I notice uneasily.“ -Noah
„See? That´s your endgame. And hers. Alas, you are the hero, she is the villain – the star-crossed lovers, fated to be apart.“ -Jamie
„She wants you broken. She likes broken things. Loves that she is the one breaking you.“ -Stella
And Noah? I don´t know what to think of him. I was expecting of him to do something for the entire book, but he finally did the right thing in the end. Thank you.
P.s. I have to admit that I think there is not going to be a happy ending in this series. Unfortunately.
2,5*
ellagrace707's review against another edition
2.0
2.5 stars
that was underwhelming to say the least. I skimmed a majority of it and I feel like the characters are slowly losing who they were in the original series. I was also expecting to have fun in noah’s pov and see some cuteness between noah and mara, but no. we basically got the complete opposite.
anyways.
will I be reading the next book immediately? yes. don’t ask questions.
that was underwhelming to say the least. I skimmed a majority of it and I feel like the characters are slowly losing who they were in the original series. I was also expecting to have fun in noah’s pov and see some cuteness between noah and mara, but no. we basically got the complete opposite.
anyways.
will I be reading the next book immediately? yes. don’t ask questions.
jade_courtney's review against another edition
4.0
It had a different feel to the original series but it’s from another POV so it would. It just took me a little while to get use to. And the book itself is a little slower and less exciting, but I guess we’re dealing with the fallout of the OG trilogy. I’m not really sure how I’d rate it yet.