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A review by sarafrancis_author
The Memory Thief by Lauren Mansy
3.0
** review of the audiobook **
The concept and "magic system" of this book is unique and intriguing. However, I felt like it missed the mark in certain regards. Maybe it was that everything felt like an info dump in the beginning or that the realms/places/whatever weren't carved out enough.
As for the characters, I always have a hard time liking female protagonists. Julietta was no different. The typical "I don't need anyone because I don't want to hurt them" kinda one.
The pacing for me was a bit confusing. There were parts in the book where I felt dragged and then others went too quickly.
All of this might have also been a result of the narrator. Perhaps it's because the last audiobooks I listened to were so well done, this narrator made me sad. I was /bored/ listening to her. However, I pushed through.
In the end, it was not a terrible book. It had a lot of potential and is a quick read if you're looking for a fun YA fantasy to read in the car.
3/5 for me
The concept and "magic system" of this book is unique and intriguing. However, I felt like it missed the mark in certain regards. Maybe it was that everything felt like an info dump in the beginning or that the realms/places/whatever weren't carved out enough.
As for the characters, I always have a hard time liking female protagonists. Julietta was no different. The typical "I don't need anyone because I don't want to hurt them" kinda one.
The pacing for me was a bit confusing. There were parts in the book where I felt dragged and then others went too quickly.
All of this might have also been a result of the narrator. Perhaps it's because the last audiobooks I listened to were so well done, this narrator made me sad. I was /bored/ listening to her. However, I pushed through.
In the end, it was not a terrible book. It had a lot of potential and is a quick read if you're looking for a fun YA fantasy to read in the car.
3/5 for me