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becbec624's review against another edition
4.0
I am personally a fan of the Selection series and I also liked the similarities between this and that. I liked the high class descriptions and twists and turns. The characters for me were all very likable and I cared for them and how their stories ended. I enjoyed Ada and the fact that she stood up for herself and made her future happen again and again. I felt the characters pain and their happiness. My biggest problem with this book was probably the amount of groups and names over such a long book. I almost felt the need to write everyone and every group down just to keep them straight.
ameliabiblio's review against another edition
3.5
3.5 stars
I love the Vampire Academy and Bloodline books. Vampire Academy is my favorite series and Rose and Dimitri are my OTP. I just don't love her new books.
I read Soundless, not knowing exactly what to expect. I found an entirely new voice, and though the story started out being intriguing, I soon became bored and found the ending, though satisfying, was a little too out-there for me. Well, I don't really know how to explain it.
This book started out well. I enjoyed reading about Adoria and Elizabeth. Her time spent at the Glittering Court was also interesting to read about. I love Tamsin and Mira and cannot wait to read their stories, for I hope that they'll be much more interesting than Elizabeth's. Cedric was nice enough, but I just didn't feel enough chemistry between him and Elizabeth (who I will now call Adelaide from now on). It felt like they hadn't spent enough time together to really have the chemistry that Richelle tried to force on them. She tried to make it hot and steamy, but it just wasn't quite believable.
The story itself started out very promising. I wanted to know how Adelaide and Cedric would end up together. However, as the story kept dragging on, I found myself wishing that it would end already. There were many twists and turns: too many, in my opinion. I feel like this book could have easily been half the length it actually is. There are just so many crazy things that happen, and they are pretty believable, but still. There were just too many things that kept happening to extend the story.
The writing itself also bothered me just a little. I don't know why, but sometimes I felt like I just couldn't lose myself in the story. Sometimes it just felt too formal, or too casual, especially since it's set in kind of colonial times. The conversations that characters were having just seemed a little too casual for that time setting, and things like that just bother me.
If you love Richelle Mead's other books, then don't expect too much out of this one. It was interesting, but it was just too long. I am looking forward to the two other novels, which follow Tamsin and Mira's stories.
I love the Vampire Academy and Bloodline books. Vampire Academy is my favorite series and Rose and Dimitri are my OTP. I just don't love her new books.
I read Soundless, not knowing exactly what to expect. I found an entirely new voice, and though the story started out being intriguing, I soon became bored and found the ending, though satisfying, was a little too out-there for me. Well, I don't really know how to explain it.
This book started out well. I enjoyed reading about Adoria and Elizabeth. Her time spent at the Glittering Court was also interesting to read about. I love Tamsin and Mira and cannot wait to read their stories, for I hope that they'll be much more interesting than Elizabeth's. Cedric was nice enough, but I just didn't feel enough chemistry between him and Elizabeth (who I will now call Adelaide from now on). It felt like they hadn't spent enough time together to really have the chemistry that Richelle tried to force on them. She tried to make it hot and steamy, but it just wasn't quite believable.
The story itself started out very promising. I wanted to know how Adelaide and Cedric would end up together. However, as the story kept dragging on, I found myself wishing that it would end already. There were many twists and turns: too many, in my opinion. I feel like this book could have easily been half the length it actually is. There are just so many crazy things that happen, and they are pretty believable, but still. There were just too many things that kept happening to extend the story.
The writing itself also bothered me just a little. I don't know why, but sometimes I felt like I just couldn't lose myself in the story. Sometimes it just felt too formal, or too casual, especially since it's set in kind of colonial times. The conversations that characters were having just seemed a little too casual for that time setting, and things like that just bother me.
If you love Richelle Mead's other books, then don't expect too much out of this one. It was interesting, but it was just too long. I am looking forward to the two other novels, which follow Tamsin and Mira's stories.
alyssaindira's review against another edition
4.0
Hey guys, so I just finished The Glittering Court by Rochelle Mead, and I must say that I am shocked at how good this was considering she is the author of the vampire academy. So, immediately I was thrusted into this novel with the beginning line "I didn't plan on stealing someone else's life." Already got the ball rolling. Naturally, it began with what initially caused Lady Witmores problem, an arranged marriage. Reminds me of a few other books where the girl wanted to get out of that cause who likes marriages arranged by your parents? But, when Cedric Thorn arrives to offer her servant a new life in the Glittering Court, I was like, well.. How is this gonna work.. But it did. Surprisingly. Moreover, I found how hilarious it was for the Princess to act like a commoner. That was hard, truly. Not having someone dress or cook for you must be a real drab.. But it was a little different, cause normally in the books I read it's the ancient Prince's that have to adjust to peasant life, so to speak. However, she was lucky only having to dumb down some areas of her nobility, since the Glittering Court is a money making business to change poor girls into royalish material. Honestly, I would have liked to see more of the book take place within that area. All too sure are they shipped off to Adoria, where the real troubles arise. Not to mention Cedric, yummy Cedric. Oy... So yeah, they arrive and she is basically on the verge of another arranged marriage. I was like *facepalm* wasn't that the entire reason you wanted to escape your life. Honestly, if it were me, I would have just accepted it. But noooo. Of course not. But then again, who could then down Cedric. In all honestly, I didn't think they would have gotten off that easy....and i was right! So yeah, I don't want to risk spoiling anything, so you'll just have to read the book to find out more. One thing I hated about the novel was that when it ended with a stunner in a chapter, in the next chapter, it was like a week later. Like dude! I wanted to read the fallout. Not the barest details of the outcome. Dang. The ending well it was kinda rushed and scattered. Nevertheless, it left you wanting more.
libabbywilliams's review against another edition
3.0
Guilty pleasure but has its merits
Although this novel looks like a teen romance fantasy type of novel, the story is very entertaining and I found all the plot points have connections to the rest of the novel.
Although this novel looks like a teen romance fantasy type of novel, the story is very entertaining and I found all the plot points have connections to the rest of the novel.
gracekohnke's review against another edition
4.0
I loved the first half of the book but the last half was not what I was expecting and I wasn't a huge fan. Overall though the book was still good.
keberwick's review against another edition
2.0
The Glittering Court by Richelle Mead was a total disappointment. I've been a fan of Richelle Mead's books since I discovered the [b:Vampire Academy|18660669|Vampire Academy (Vampire Academy, #1)|Richelle Mead|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1381459853s/18660669.jpg|335933] series (which I've read at least 5 times by now). I honestly have to say that the only way this novel can even remotely be considered fantasy is because it takes place in a fictional land. I've never been so baffled by a book in all of my life.
Adelaide, or Ada, is a member of the Glittering Court, a business that takes common born Osfridian girls and trains them to be high-class ladies for settlers of Adoria to marry. That's it. That's the story. There really isn't much else to add. Which is horribly upsetting to me because the story of the Vampire Academy series is so compelling and engrossing.
I feel like the entire novel is exposition. There's no feel of plot to the story and I found myself wondering, "What the hell is the point here?" more than once. To be accurate, it was more like every 25 pages. The end felt so rushed to me, and so undeveloped. Even though it's only 400 pages, it dragged on for what seemed like years. I never was absorbed into the story, and I never bonded with the characters. I felt like Ada was very Mary-Sue-esque, and Cedric was just bland. The romance was so sudden and seemingly out of nowhere. Obviously, you can tell while reading the book that there is romantic tension but it just blindsides you with how intense it suddenly became.
I'm so upset that I didn't like this book because I know Richelle Mead is a great author and capable of writing and crafting amazing stories and characters that are so incredibly life-like.
Honestly, this book is barely considered fantasy in my opinion and if you're looking for a good fantasy novel, don't start here.
Adelaide, or Ada, is a member of the Glittering Court, a business that takes common born Osfridian girls and trains them to be high-class ladies for settlers of Adoria to marry. That's it. That's the story. There really isn't much else to add. Which is horribly upsetting to me because the story of the Vampire Academy series is so compelling and engrossing.
I feel like the entire novel is exposition. There's no feel of plot to the story and I found myself wondering, "What the hell is the point here?" more than once. To be accurate, it was more like every 25 pages. The end felt so rushed to me, and so undeveloped. Even though it's only 400 pages, it dragged on for what seemed like years. I never was absorbed into the story, and I never bonded with the characters. I felt like Ada was very Mary-Sue-esque, and Cedric was just bland. The romance was so sudden and seemingly out of nowhere. Obviously, you can tell while reading the book that there is romantic tension but it just blindsides you with how intense it suddenly became.
I'm so upset that I didn't like this book because I know Richelle Mead is a great author and capable of writing and crafting amazing stories and characters that are so incredibly life-like.
Honestly, this book is barely considered fantasy in my opinion and if you're looking for a good fantasy novel, don't start here.
lux_ludicro's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
jessicaalexander95's review against another edition
3.0
This book was a surprise. It was totally unescorted romance and I loved it. I thought it was a stand alone book and when I found out it was a series it made a lot more sense why there were some wholes in the story.
samrushingbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Richelle Mead does it again. Man, this book was interesting and I truly can't wait to read Tamsin's story and Mira's. There was enough of a connection to solidify the girls' friendships but all the time that Mira sneaks off or that Tamsin is missing probably means that there will be some fascinating tale to go along with it. A very enjoyable read, and I agree with the sentiment that this will appeal to fans of The Selection series or fans of the show Reign.