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redvelvetpenguins's review against another edition
5.0
loved this book!! it keeps you interested from the first page to the last! it was believable with great characters and an interesting plot twist. can't wait to read the others!!
clairey_fairy82's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
beck1301's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
gizzzyrodriguez's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
hannan_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bewitchedandbewildered's review against another edition
5.0
Unlike anything ive ever read... LOVED IT. I loved the Darkling in the beginning but by the end i was in love with Mal. I cant wait to read seige and storm next and see what happened since the ending.
nikolinaza's review against another edition
3.0
Actual rating: 3.5
A few years ago, I had my hands on the Indonesian translated version of this book, and I really couldn't get into the story, so I let go of the book. But as I read the English version, and well... it's not as bad as how people (and I did, too) said. Boring and plain, yes, a little bit, but not THAT bad. Probably it was the clumsy translation that made me DNF-ed it.
I do feel like this was a rough draft in lieu of a full, whole story. There's so much happening already in book #1, but since everything was explained quite briefly, I couldn't really feel anything other than mildly interested by the whole concept of small science and the world building. I also didn't really feel the chemistry between Malina or DarkLina because their relationships were just didn't exist enough in the whole story. The writing felt a little too juvenile—but understandable, though. It was a debut book, it has a lot of potential, but also need a lot of polishing.
My favorite part was the ending... where Alina finally stopped whining. Seriously, it felt like I was reading Scarlett Dragna's POV. They would make a good sisters, I think.
Will be reading the next book—I hope it gets better because I am interested in King of Scars too.
A few years ago, I had my hands on the Indonesian translated version of this book, and I really couldn't get into the story, so I let go of the book. But as I read the English version, and well... it's not as bad as how people (and I did, too) said. Boring and plain, yes, a little bit, but not THAT bad. Probably it was the clumsy translation that made me DNF-ed it.
I do feel like this was a rough draft in lieu of a full, whole story. There's so much happening already in book #1, but since everything was explained quite briefly, I couldn't really feel anything other than mildly interested by the whole concept of small science and the world building. I also didn't really feel the chemistry between Malina or DarkLina because their relationships were just didn't exist enough in the whole story. The writing felt a little too juvenile—but understandable, though. It was a debut book, it has a lot of potential, but also need a lot of polishing.
My favorite part was the ending... where Alina finally stopped whining. Seriously, it felt like I was reading Scarlett Dragna's POV. They would make a good sisters, I think.
Will be reading the next book—I hope it gets better because I am interested in King of Scars too.
lilliandm's review against another edition
4.0
It's been so long since I read this last that I actually forgot most of the twists until they were happening which made my reading experience very good.