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nikki52010's review
3.0
3 1/2 stars
I was pretty excited about this one. Good girl Ames who finds her life starting to spiral out of control. When she meets Marc, she finds herself going to the dark side with him. He falls for her. Hard. Ames beings to rebel and has to come to terms if she's really prepared to betray her family for him.
This is a hard book for me to review. It is set in two parts, and each part is completely different than the other. It almost felt as if I was reading two different books. The first part focuses mainly on family issues and her struggle dealing with it all. Part two focuses on her relationship with Marc and her transformation to a completely different person.
Part one was slow, where part two I couldn't stop reading. But really it all felt to rushed. Everything happened so fast in their relationship I couldn't really feel the connection between them and where his obsession with her really began. I wanted more insight to his darkness. Honestly, I think the second part could have held on it's own if the author would have focused more on that and less of the family issues. More detail into their dark descent together.
I've looked into other books by this author and they all seem to have a darker theme to them, so I am interested in trying another of her books for a different experience. This is YA but definitely has serious themes involved.
I was pretty excited about this one. Good girl Ames who finds her life starting to spiral out of control. When she meets Marc, she finds herself going to the dark side with him. He falls for her. Hard. Ames beings to rebel and has to come to terms if she's really prepared to betray her family for him.
This is a hard book for me to review. It is set in two parts, and each part is completely different than the other. It almost felt as if I was reading two different books. The first part focuses mainly on family issues and her struggle dealing with it all. Part two focuses on her relationship with Marc and her transformation to a completely different person.
Part one was slow, where part two I couldn't stop reading. But really it all felt to rushed. Everything happened so fast in their relationship I couldn't really feel the connection between them and where his obsession with her really began. I wanted more insight to his darkness. Honestly, I think the second part could have held on it's own if the author would have focused more on that and less of the family issues. More detail into their dark descent together.
I've looked into other books by this author and they all seem to have a darker theme to them, so I am interested in trying another of her books for a different experience. This is YA but definitely has serious themes involved.
abbyreads2's review
5.0
At first, I expected this book to be an easy read. Just some spoiled brat acting up but then it got deep. I was holding on to the book and couldn't wait to see what would happen. I know most people believe that he is guilty but she was using him to make her parents angry. I am wondering what will happen to her after? Now that she's found this darkness in her, is she willing to give all that up? I mean she's not innocent that's for sure. She was willing to kill her own parents... I really loved this book and I'm hoping there's maybe a second book to this. I want to see what will happen now that's he is away and she's found her darkness. I definitely recommend this book.
abaugher's review
5.0
woah. This is dark and scary, and probably more than a few young women have gotten themselves into this situation to one degree or another. definitely a page turner about betrayal, loss, protection, danger, and obsession. (oooh, it sounds so dramatic! 'Cause it IS!)
_reedmylife_'s review
5.0
This was a brilliant book that had me guessing till the end. When i picked up this book i had no expectations but it was an amazing book that deserves praise for its simple yet good writing and its different plot line that was genius
mirable's review
5.0
Brilliant.
Gail Giles really gets into the head and heart of a teen girl who has everything, loses it all and then starts remaking herself according to her new boyfriend's dark song. Every interaction is crystal clear and perfect and the mounting suspense is riveting.
Gail Giles really gets into the head and heart of a teen girl who has everything, loses it all and then starts remaking herself according to her new boyfriend's dark song. Every interaction is crystal clear and perfect and the mounting suspense is riveting.
lorathelibrarian's review against another edition
3.0
Typical YA read. Interesting and suspenseful. However, it was hard to sympathize and relate to the main character, because she really was a spoiled brat. Fans of other Gail Giles book will enjoy this. A good realistic fiction read, but definitely high school level.
hopeylope's review against another edition
3.0
Disturbing and compelling. I can't believe I liked Marc at first...Ames was a wonderfully unreliable narrator. I completely fell into the trap of her way of thinking, and to be honest it was half true which made it all the more believable. But as her choice and thoughts became darker I began to realize that her conclusions and truths were not reliable. It was a fascinating read because of her character. Definitely the sort of book that provokes discussion and examination of life, it will stick in my head for a while. Though probably not the smartest choice to read just before Christmas...
Dark Song's Theme Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v-H--dq-Z4
Premise - 2/5
Characters - 4/5
Writing Style - 3/5
Story - 4/5
Realistic(the plot made sense) - 4/5
Enjoyment - 3/5
Average Rating - 3.3
My Rating - 3
Recommend? If you are looking for a suspenseful thought provoking read with an interesting unreliable...definitely!
Cover - Gorgeous. Though I don't think it really portrays the book well...
Dark Song's Theme Song - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6v-H--dq-Z4
Premise - 2/5
Characters - 4/5
Writing Style - 3/5
Story - 4/5
Realistic(the plot made sense) - 4/5
Enjoyment - 3/5
Average Rating - 3.3
My Rating - 3
Recommend? If you are looking for a suspenseful thought provoking read with an interesting unreliable...definitely!
Cover - Gorgeous. Though I don't think it really portrays the book well...
kricketa's review against another edition
3.0
sooo...here's a creepy one.
ames ford is living a charmed life with her parents and little sister, chrissy. they're rich and reasonably happy until mr. ford loses his job under mysterious circumstances. as the money dwindles, ames' former friends start whispering and she discovers that neither of her parents are being honest with her. she responds by sneaking out to smoke weed & shoplift.
after complete financial collapse, the ford family relocates to texas in an effort to start over. there ames meets marc, a 22 year old passing as 17 who helps the fords settle in a flophouse-turned-rental. the stress has transformed ames' parents into disasters: her father drinks & gambles, her mother bitches and slaps her. marc can see how betrayed ames feels and offers her romance, protection (he collects guns), and statutory rape. when mr. ford finds out marc is 22, he forbids the relationship. marc concocts a dangerous plan that will allow them to be together. will ames go along with it?
personally, i thought the ending came too quickly and creeper old boyfriends aren't my thing. not all of the behavior here is entirely realistic. but it's fast-paced and suspenseful. this will appeal to reluctant readers looking for a bit of a shiver. i'll order it for the collection.
ames ford is living a charmed life with her parents and little sister, chrissy. they're rich and reasonably happy until mr. ford loses his job under mysterious circumstances. as the money dwindles, ames' former friends start whispering and she discovers that neither of her parents are being honest with her. she responds by sneaking out to smoke weed & shoplift.
after complete financial collapse, the ford family relocates to texas in an effort to start over. there ames meets marc, a 22 year old passing as 17 who helps the fords settle in a flophouse-turned-rental. the stress has transformed ames' parents into disasters: her father drinks & gambles, her mother bitches and slaps her. marc can see how betrayed ames feels and offers her romance, protection (he collects guns), and statutory rape. when mr. ford finds out marc is 22, he forbids the relationship. marc concocts a dangerous plan that will allow them to be together. will ames go along with it?
personally, i thought the ending came too quickly and creeper old boyfriends aren't my thing. not all of the behavior here is entirely realistic. but it's fast-paced and suspenseful. this will appeal to reluctant readers looking for a bit of a shiver. i'll order it for the collection.
msethna's review against another edition
2.0
I will be honest. I did not like the actions of any of these characters in this book. They were disturbing and gave me nightmares. Sadly though, I also couldn't put it down. I can see why this is an Abe Lincoln nominee.