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jque97's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
sixofwoes's review against another edition
4.0
“We were two people who shared one soul. We belonged to each other forever. No matter what. When I left him that soul was going to shatter. I was going to be irreparably broken.”
4⭐️
rads_reads's review against another edition
3.0
OOOo, the cover is so vibrant and electric :)
I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!
I WANT IT NOW!!!!!!!!
bluebeereads's review against another edition
5.0
Awesome sequel! Brilliant! Hate the cliffhanger so gimme book 3 now, 'kay?
shinysylveon's review against another edition
2.0
This book did not live up to the first one. It started well enough, but soon lost it's way.
Let's talk about what I did like:
-Addressing the fact that Jamie is/was NOT a superhero.
-Bringing resolution to the Mike situation.
-Taking a more atypical "love triangle" direction by not giving the third party actual power/a chance.
Now for what I didn't like:
-Too predictable in terms of who "Teddy" was gonna be.
-Too much underdeveloped drama.
-Jamie's overall characterization, including her sudden change into a crybaby.
-Lack of real genuine chemistry between Jamie and Ryan.
-Ryan's characterization going one dimensional.
-Rushed pacing.
-Justifications for Jamie's stupid actions being given one line excuses, such as "I just can't say no to him."
-Too many name droppings/product placement. Seriously, there should have been just a few. Instead, I felt like I was reading an ad, or some fanfiction where the author thinks it's cool to put star/product names in and over does it.
One thing I will say is Oram's writing does tend to be more on the "faced paced" side. However, the stories usually flow well. It feels more like she's getting right to things, cutting out all the excess baggage. This time around, instead of her writing feeling light, it felt rushed. Sometimes you need that extra stuff in there to have proper transitions, character development, etc.
I felt like I could hardly keep up with people. One second someone's pissed, the next they're crying, the next they're sympathetic, the next they're talking about something completely unrelated. And the writing tried justifying it by actually saying things like "he went from angry to sympathetic lightning fast". Like, that's NOT okay!
The drama wasn't handled well. If you're gonna put that stuff in there, you need to properly develop it. If it was properly developed, it wouldn't feel like it was taking up space. It'd feel essential. Right now it's detrimental cause it feels like padding. Actually, I'm not sure padding is the right word. I suppose it actually feels like it's being written by someone who finds it uncomfortable and who is trying to get it over with as soon as possible.
Overall, this book had potential, but it definitely needed more work to flush everything out. It felt like I was reading a first draft or something from a new author.
I'm hoping the time Oram spent on the 3rd addresses the issues this one brought about, or I know I will NOT be happy. I'm already irritated by the 'amnesia' story arc happening.
Let's talk about what I did like:
-Addressing the fact that Jamie is/was NOT a superhero.
-Bringing resolution to the Mike situation.
-Taking a more atypical "love triangle" direction by not giving the third party actual power/a chance.
Now for what I didn't like:
-Too predictable in terms of who "Teddy" was gonna be.
-Too much underdeveloped drama.
-Jamie's overall characterization, including her sudden change into a crybaby.
-Lack of real genuine chemistry between Jamie and Ryan.
-Ryan's characterization going one dimensional.
-Rushed pacing.
-Justifications for Jamie's stupid actions being given one line excuses, such as "I just can't say no to him."
-Too many name droppings/product placement. Seriously, there should have been just a few. Instead, I felt like I was reading an ad, or some fanfiction where the author thinks it's cool to put star/product names in and over does it.
One thing I will say is Oram's writing does tend to be more on the "faced paced" side. However, the stories usually flow well. It feels more like she's getting right to things, cutting out all the excess baggage. This time around, instead of her writing feeling light, it felt rushed. Sometimes you need that extra stuff in there to have proper transitions, character development, etc.
I felt like I could hardly keep up with people. One second someone's pissed, the next they're crying, the next they're sympathetic, the next they're talking about something completely unrelated. And the writing tried justifying it by actually saying things like "he went from angry to sympathetic lightning fast". Like, that's NOT okay!
The drama wasn't handled well. If you're gonna put that stuff in there, you need to properly develop it. If it was properly developed, it wouldn't feel like it was taking up space. It'd feel essential. Right now it's detrimental cause it feels like padding. Actually, I'm not sure padding is the right word. I suppose it actually feels like it's being written by someone who finds it uncomfortable and who is trying to get it over with as soon as possible.
Overall, this book had potential, but it definitely needed more work to flush everything out. It felt like I was reading a first draft or something from a new author.
I'm hoping the time Oram spent on the 3rd addresses the issues this one brought about, or I know I will NOT be happy. I'm already irritated by the 'amnesia' story arc happening.
hteph's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
The first book is a very good set up for this book, that is much darker, more serious and and a nice escalation.
ellieroth's review against another edition
5.0
***I've received a copy of this in exchange of a honest review***
El Extraño Gato del Cuento
Editado: 16.10.2113
Reseña:
Al terminar de leer el libro es como uno de esos superbesos de Jamie. Tengo demasiada energía acumulada en el cuerpo. Demasiada información que compartir.
AMO a Jamie, y como toda buena lectora consciente sabes que encontrar una protagonista querible es un poco difícil en los libros de este género. Una de esas grandes excepciones es Jamie. Divertida, descarada, sarcástica, patea traseros (¡para colmo guapa!) ¡y con superpoderes! Caray, quiero ser como ella.
Hay algo diferente en este libro, hay algo en la historia que la hace algo más. No solo es mi querido Ryan (¡Cuan perfecto puede ser este muchacho, caray!) quien es el que aconseja a Jamie, aunque más por la fantasía que tiene, hay que ser honestos, a salir de la clandestinidad. Me gusta este chico, un personaje bastante completo. No es solo un chico sexy y ya. Otra de las razones de por qué More Than Jamie Baker salta la categoría de libro ligero (otra vez) es proque Kelly integra todo los personajes, sobre todo los secundarios tienen un crecimiento que se refleja en pocos párrafos y de una manera ingeniosa. Y con crecimiento no solo me refiero a madurez, sino también lo digo por cierto villano. No es que en algún momento confié en ese personaje, pero diré que en algún momento me engañó.
La sinopsis sugiera un triángulo amoroso y por ahí vi varios comentarios del tipo "malo" y como estaban hartos de que los escritores cayeran en este recurso para alargar una serie. Bueno, a todos ellos les digo: Juzguen cuando ya hayan leído el libro y no solo por la sinopsis porque tienden a ser engañosas. Como digo, Jamie Baker no es otro personaje soso. Disfruté completamente el libro... hasta que llegó el final. No es que no me haya gustado, es que.. ¡¿Por qué?! ¡No puede dejarme así! Y felizmente ya anunciaron en Goodreads la tercera parte porque en serio, cuando lo terminé aún no decían nada y sentía que moría con ese final.
¿Por qué digo esto? Porque, y disculpen el lenguaje, ESE FINAL ES DE PUTA MADRE. Un final completamente explosivo y con demasiada intriga.
Reseña Completa: El Extraño Gato del Cuento
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Primeros Pensamientos - 23.09.2013
OH MAN.
Solo... yo no... OH MAN!
Emociones antes, durante y después de terminar el libro (No en orden porque básicamente todo el libro me tuvo así)
Saltando y rebotando a cada por tanta emoción
Pero al final no me gustó u.u... nah mentira :D
Reseña Pronto, solo dejen que ordene todas mis ideas y pueda calmarme.
El Extraño Gato del Cuento
Editado: 16.10.2113
Reseña:
Al terminar de leer el libro es como uno de esos superbesos de Jamie. Tengo demasiada energía acumulada en el cuerpo. Demasiada información que compartir.
AMO a Jamie, y como toda buena lectora consciente sabes que encontrar una protagonista querible es un poco difícil en los libros de este género. Una de esas grandes excepciones es Jamie. Divertida, descarada, sarcástica, patea traseros (¡para colmo guapa!) ¡y con superpoderes! Caray, quiero ser como ella.
Hay algo diferente en este libro, hay algo en la historia que la hace algo más. No solo es mi querido Ryan (¡Cuan perfecto puede ser este muchacho, caray!) quien es el que aconseja a Jamie, aunque más por la fantasía que tiene, hay que ser honestos, a salir de la clandestinidad. Me gusta este chico, un personaje bastante completo. No es solo un chico sexy y ya. Otra de las razones de por qué More Than Jamie Baker salta la categoría de libro ligero (otra vez) es proque Kelly integra todo los personajes, sobre todo los secundarios tienen un crecimiento que se refleja en pocos párrafos y de una manera ingeniosa. Y con crecimiento no solo me refiero a madurez, sino también lo digo por cierto villano. No es que en algún momento confié en ese personaje, pero diré que en algún momento me engañó.
La sinopsis sugiera un triángulo amoroso y por ahí vi varios comentarios del tipo "malo" y como estaban hartos de que los escritores cayeran en este recurso para alargar una serie. Bueno, a todos ellos les digo: Juzguen cuando ya hayan leído el libro y no solo por la sinopsis porque tienden a ser engañosas. Como digo, Jamie Baker no es otro personaje soso. Disfruté completamente el libro... hasta que llegó el final. No es que no me haya gustado, es que.. ¡¿Por qué?! ¡No puede dejarme así! Y felizmente ya anunciaron en Goodreads la tercera parte porque en serio, cuando lo terminé aún no decían nada y sentía que moría con ese final.
¿Por qué digo esto? Porque, y disculpen el lenguaje, ESE FINAL ES DE PUTA MADRE. Un final completamente explosivo y con demasiada intriga.
Reseña Completa: El Extraño Gato del Cuento
--------------------------------
Primeros Pensamientos - 23.09.2013
OH MAN.
Solo... yo no... OH MAN!
Emociones antes, durante y después de terminar el libro (No en orden porque básicamente todo el libro me tuvo así)
Saltando y rebotando a cada por tanta emoción
Pero al final no me gustó u.u... nah mentira :D
Reseña Pronto, solo dejen que ordene todas mis ideas y pueda calmarme.
saffie95's review against another edition
4.0
Wow plottwist! Also: you fucker! Bad boy... 7 days till remember Jamie! ^^
kduncan's review against another edition
4.0
Eeeeek! I CANNOT believe how this book ended!! It has made me so nervous and now I have to wait til the summer to find out what happens with Jamie. Another great book from Kelly Oram!