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3.88 AVERAGE
3.88 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
I loved it. The narration and the story are captivating, making you want to keep reading. In fact, I read it in a day because of this. The characters are relatable and easy to empathize with.
Me tomo casi una semana leer la mitad del libro pero me tomo sólo un día terminar la otra mitad jaja por eso le doy 4 estrellas. Siento que empezó un poco flojo, no lograba engancharme pero llegó un momento en el qe simplemente ya no lo pude soltar.
Definitivamente es una lectura juvenil pero debo decir que si me gusto mucho! Es una historia bonita que al final está llena de acción de la emocionante.
Al igual que me pasó con SKY es un libro que fácilmente podría ser autoconclusivo ya que el final es muy cerrado aunque si dan ganas de saber que más viene para Kieran y Raven.
La historia de amor es muy bonita, me recordaba a mi cuando me gustaba algún chico y como me emocionaba de sólo verlo... jaja se que suena súper ñoño y pues es un romance muy lindo.
Recomendado especialmente para niñas de uno 12 o 13 hasta la edad que quieran siempre y cuando les gusten las historial juveniles de misterio, acción y romance.
Definitivamente es una lectura juvenil pero debo decir que si me gusto mucho! Es una historia bonita que al final está llena de acción de la emocionante.
Al igual que me pasó con SKY es un libro que fácilmente podría ser autoconclusivo ya que el final es muy cerrado aunque si dan ganas de saber que más viene para Kieran y Raven.
La historia de amor es muy bonita, me recordaba a mi cuando me gustaba algún chico y como me emocionaba de sólo verlo... jaja se que suena súper ñoño y pues es un romance muy lindo.
Recomendado especialmente para niñas de uno 12 o 13 hasta la edad que quieran siempre y cuando les gusten las historial juveniles de misterio, acción y romance.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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
The story was ok, I guess. The writing was great and the characters were lovely. I just don't think the whole undercover-concept is my thing. But I would recommend it to someone who likes this sort of books.
Really, really loved this book. Admittedly, Kieran was not the 'potential love interest' I was expecting but he was so sweet in that Sherlock Holmes way I quickly got attached to him. Story was a tad farfetched at time but that's what fictions for - moved smoothly and I enjoyed reading it.
Mentiría si dijera que el principal lazo que pude generar con la protagonista fue su clase media baja, si bien yo nunca fui discriminada por ello por mi ambiente, supe comprender sus preocupaciones por una pérdida que otros podrían considerar nula, su desesperación al ver la opción de perder su oportunidad de estudio y su miedo a que algún familiar perdiera su empleo. La trama es muy interesante, me gusta mucho la manera en la que piensan los villanos (no es para nada algo justo, pero es muy ingenioso), y, bueno, qué más decir, otra obra de arte de la autora
*I received this for review from Oxford University Press, in no way does this effect my review*
Review - No Spoilers
I adored Storm and Stone and I've been opened to the world of Joss Stirling's writing. I like her style but I think I would have enjoyed this novel a little more if it were in first person. I also love how this book was set at a boarding school because I really this setting at the moment!
From the beginning of the novel you get this underlying mystery about the school and soon conspiracy theories form. When having money means everything, our main character Raven is the outcast as she's attends school by a scholarship. Two new students arrive, befriending her and soon stir up everything and cause trouble.
I really liked the characters in this book. The three main characters had such unique personalities, the intelligent one, the one who's all charm and the brave one. I loved the main character Raven because even though she suffered from some severe bullying she never broke down and didn't use violence as first resort. She was also very sassy which I loved and always stood up for herself even when the false accusations got at it's worst. Kieran was over-intellegent and his character reminded me a lot of Sherlock. It was amusing reading the constant banter between him and Raven. Not only was he crazy smart, he was a very attractive character who you couldn't help but fall in love with. Joe was the all too funny character who's that best friend you know you can always fall back on.
The mystery was right up to the very end and when the truth is revealed you're sort of like, that's messed up! This novel also didn't turn out how I thought it would judging from the summary so it was surprising seeing how it ended. Usually I can tell the main plot but this one was a lot different which was good because it meant I had no expectations.
In the end I really liked this book. It was a cute read full of mystery and I like those every once in a while. I really liked Stirling's writing and I'll be looking out for her other books. Storm and Stone is a brilliant name for the book (you'll find out why if you read it) and I really recommend that you read it! This a great book filled with action, romance and is certainly filled with loads of conspiracy theories which follows a girl who goes through sever bullying.
Review - No Spoilers
I adored Storm and Stone and I've been opened to the world of Joss Stirling's writing. I like her style but I think I would have enjoyed this novel a little more if it were in first person. I also love how this book was set at a boarding school because I really this setting at the moment!
From the beginning of the novel you get this underlying mystery about the school and soon conspiracy theories form. When having money means everything, our main character Raven is the outcast as she's attends school by a scholarship. Two new students arrive, befriending her and soon stir up everything and cause trouble.
I really liked the characters in this book. The three main characters had such unique personalities, the intelligent one, the one who's all charm and the brave one. I loved the main character Raven because even though she suffered from some severe bullying she never broke down and didn't use violence as first resort. She was also very sassy which I loved and always stood up for herself even when the false accusations got at it's worst. Kieran was over-intellegent and his character reminded me a lot of Sherlock. It was amusing reading the constant banter between him and Raven. Not only was he crazy smart, he was a very attractive character who you couldn't help but fall in love with. Joe was the all too funny character who's that best friend you know you can always fall back on.
The mystery was right up to the very end and when the truth is revealed you're sort of like, that's messed up! This novel also didn't turn out how I thought it would judging from the summary so it was surprising seeing how it ended. Usually I can tell the main plot but this one was a lot different which was good because it meant I had no expectations.
In the end I really liked this book. It was a cute read full of mystery and I like those every once in a while. I really liked Stirling's writing and I'll be looking out for her other books. Storm and Stone is a brilliant name for the book (you'll find out why if you read it) and I really recommend that you read it! This a great book filled with action, romance and is certainly filled with loads of conspiracy theories which follows a girl who goes through sever bullying.
Exceptional! I have no words because I am too overwhelmed by how incredible that was! The humour, the characters, the plot - it was all so incredible - instantly on my top 10!!!
I would recommend this 110% or as Kieran would say 70% for short bursts 😂😂
Full review here: https://hawthornbookreviews.wordpress.com/2018/07/15/struck-by-joss-stirling-review/
I would recommend this 110% or as Kieran would say 70% for short bursts 😂😂
Full review here: https://hawthornbookreviews.wordpress.com/2018/07/15/struck-by-joss-stirling-review/