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adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I don't normally write reviews but I have to for this one. After binge reading the entire Chronicles of Nick series in 2 weeks, I am left feeling gutted after the mess that is "Intensity."
The other books were filled with action, complex characters, and plot twists that keep you begging for more. This was supposed to be the end of the first of three Nick series according to the author, so I understand there is more to come, but it has been a little more than five years since this, the last installment. The book picks up immediately after the events of the seventh book and dives right into the story. However, the book is flooded with "visions" and "memories" that make it seem like there is more telling rather than showing. To top everything off the plot is ALL over the place, and within the last twenty pages, several characters are killed nonchalantly and then Nick makes extremely irrational decisions that seem out of character, even for the hot-headed Cajun Malachai.
I hate to be so critical as the story as a whole was a wonderful set up for future series, but the writing of this book specifically felt super rushed and leaves the reader dumbfounded after the bombshell that was the last two chapters. After this review I am still holding on to what little hope I have for the future of Nick's stories. Lastly, I would still recommend at least giving this book a chance as it at least answers SOME of the overarching questions festering since book 1.
The other books were filled with action, complex characters, and plot twists that keep you begging for more. This was supposed to be the end of the first of three Nick series according to the author, so I understand there is more to come, but it has been a little more than five years since this, the last installment. The book picks up immediately after the events of the seventh book and dives right into the story. However, the book is flooded with "visions" and "memories" that make it seem like there is more telling rather than showing. To top everything off the plot is ALL over the place, and within the last twenty pages, several characters are killed nonchalantly and then Nick makes extremely irrational decisions that seem out of character, even for the hot-headed Cajun Malachai.
I hate to be so critical as the story as a whole was a wonderful set up for future series, but the writing of this book specifically felt super rushed and leaves the reader dumbfounded after the bombshell that was the last two chapters. After this review I am still holding on to what little hope I have for the future of Nick's stories. Lastly, I would still recommend at least giving this book a chance as it at least answers SOME of the overarching questions festering since book 1.