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vicky30312's review against another edition
5.0
Athough Wake felt like it could have been the end, Lisa always gives us more and it never feels tacky. The extended story is always done so well. The development between Cade and Janie is nicely done as well.
brendalovesbooks's review
4.0
I didn't like this quite as well as the first book. The story was good, but something failed to connect with me. I also was annoyed with the partial sentences on separate lines. Like this:
She woke up.
And found a cookie.
Then ate it.
It was worse at the beginning, and then either it stopped, or I didn't notice it anymore, but it was bad enough to take me out of the story when I did notice it. This is also one of the most depressing books I've ever read. It almost seems hopeless, although the author does give the reader a small ray of hope at the end. I will continue on with the series, but I really hope something happy happens, even if it doesn't necessarily have a happy ending.
She woke up.
And found a cookie.
Then ate it.
It was worse at the beginning, and then either it stopped, or I didn't notice it anymore, but it was bad enough to take me out of the story when I did notice it. This is also one of the most depressing books I've ever read. It almost seems hopeless, although the author does give the reader a small ray of hope at the end. I will continue on with the series, but I really hope something happy happens, even if it doesn't necessarily have a happy ending.
rballenger's review against another edition
1.0
I've copied my review from 'Wake' (1st book in the series) below as most of it still applies. The only thing I would add is that this book gives me hope for writers everywhere. If this can be published and enjoyed there's truly a niche for everyone. Ever the glutton for punishment, I'll probably still read the 3rd book in the series...mainly because I know my coworker will ask about it and also because it's almost comical how annoyed I am at this book right now and I might as well give myself a little bit of laughable closure.
***
Type of read: Lunch read (print copy)
What made me pick it up: My coworker borrowed me her copies of Wake, Fade, and Gone (Dream Catcher Series)
Overall rating: This book reminded me of many that I used to read back in high school. It was a quick read that was easy to jump in and out of. Some of the writing was a little tough to work out, I had to read and reread a few pages just with the formatting. I would categorize this as a travel book...it holds your attention enough (maybe because you're trying to figure out what is exactly going on?) but it's something that you don't really want to (or have to) get super invested in because you might have to start a conversation, take a nap, or move to your next destination at any moment. I'll probably still finish the series...more because I know my coworker will ask about it and less because I'm actually interested in the books.
***
Type of read: Lunch read (print copy)
What made me pick it up: My coworker borrowed me her copies of Wake, Fade, and Gone (Dream Catcher Series)
Overall rating: This book reminded me of many that I used to read back in high school. It was a quick read that was easy to jump in and out of. Some of the writing was a little tough to work out, I had to read and reread a few pages just with the formatting. I would categorize this as a travel book...it holds your attention enough (maybe because you're trying to figure out what is exactly going on?) but it's something that you don't really want to (or have to) get super invested in because you might have to start a conversation, take a nap, or move to your next destination at any moment. I'll probably still finish the series...more because I know my coworker will ask about it and less because I'm actually interested in the books.
abaugher's review
4.0
Another read-it-in-one-day book by Lisa McMann. I enjoy her stuff and like her use of short sentences, and mini-chapters with the time they start. it adds an unwritten element to the story. nice touch. will be reading thrid in this series soon.
saks1717's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
stephxsu's review
4.0
Whereas I thought the first book in this series, WAKE, was a ho-hum intro to a mediocre series, FADE completely blows those thoughts away. Lisa McMann keeps her minimalistic prose—dreamlike in its own way—and works it beautifully to expose tormented, three-dimensional, and appealing characters.
What I’m most sold about in FADE is the fantastic character development. Now that Janie and Cabel are officially together, their roles in life have clearly changed to include a loved one, a change that throws both of them off-kilter and causes interesting dynamics to appear. I loved reading about Janie and Cabel’s relationship, all of its ups and downs, wrong and right decisions. The gritty realness of the variety of clashing emotions involved in being in a relationship make this teenage couple stand out from the rest of YA literature.
The plot once again revolves around a unique “paranormal” spin, which leads to interesting scenes, some of which linger still in my mind. That is, when I can stop thinking about Janie and Cabel, whose relationship is what I believe really takes center stage in this book.
In addition to presenting a grim future for the beloved couple, FADE also successfully develops the characters into ones of such complexity that I can only wonder if they are not, in fact, real. I am now sold on this series and can’t wait for the third book, GONE, to come out.
What I’m most sold about in FADE is the fantastic character development. Now that Janie and Cabel are officially together, their roles in life have clearly changed to include a loved one, a change that throws both of them off-kilter and causes interesting dynamics to appear. I loved reading about Janie and Cabel’s relationship, all of its ups and downs, wrong and right decisions. The gritty realness of the variety of clashing emotions involved in being in a relationship make this teenage couple stand out from the rest of YA literature.
The plot once again revolves around a unique “paranormal” spin, which leads to interesting scenes, some of which linger still in my mind. That is, when I can stop thinking about Janie and Cabel, whose relationship is what I believe really takes center stage in this book.
In addition to presenting a grim future for the beloved couple, FADE also successfully develops the characters into ones of such complexity that I can only wonder if they are not, in fact, real. I am now sold on this series and can’t wait for the third book, GONE, to come out.
kalliste's review
3.0
I was so lucky to also have Fade on hand when I finished Wake. I'm not sure what I would have done if I didn't. It was great being sucked back into Janie's world but this book was a tad unrealistic to me. Some of the sequences were great but I felt like McMann was trying to make some sort of epic love out of Janie and Cabel's relationship. A love they weren't ready for.
Still exciting. I read it in a few hours after all but I wished for more.
Still exciting. I read it in a few hours after all but I wished for more.
4saradouglas's review
4.0
This was a great book. Not quite as good as Wake, but a good sequel. I wish it were a bit longer and there was a little more action. Luckily I only have to wait a couple of months for the next book in the series to come out. I really like the characters.
kitsuneheart's review
3.0
It's been a few years since I listened to the first of Janie's adventures, so I was a bit unclear of things at the start of this book. However, McMann does a good job of catching the reader up WITHOUT boring them or being too direct in her summary of the previous book. It's not really "last year, when this happened," but more in bits, as they become relevant.
However, the book itself...didn't greatly interest me. This is really a transitional book, between the better establishing book and semi-harsh conclusion. While the events in "Fade" are rather dire--dealing with a teacher preying on his young female students--there's no real sense of surprise. The very first people that goes under serious scrutiny turns out to be the perpetrator, which was weird, since you pretty much never do that in a mystery. You're supposed to be lead along a false trail, and then suddenly thrown at the real culprit. Here, we just meander down the path until we get a little false danger and a conclusion.
While I did finish this series, I don't really see myself suggesting it to anyone. The premise may be original, but the execution is lacking in any sense of risk. There's plenty of other YA books to try out.
However, the book itself...didn't greatly interest me. This is really a transitional book, between the better establishing book and semi-harsh conclusion. While the events in "Fade" are rather dire--dealing with a teacher preying on his young female students--there's no real sense of surprise. The very first people that goes under serious scrutiny turns out to be the perpetrator, which was weird, since you pretty much never do that in a mystery. You're supposed to be lead along a false trail, and then suddenly thrown at the real culprit. Here, we just meander down the path until we get a little false danger and a conclusion.
While I did finish this series, I don't really see myself suggesting it to anyone. The premise may be original, but the execution is lacking in any sense of risk. There's plenty of other YA books to try out.