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A review by ratelyn
Half-Blood by Jennifer L. Armentrout
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I know it's my own fault that I was expecting a Percy Jackson spin-off from this book. While this did KIND OF scratch that itch that I've had since I was 11, there honestly wasn't a lot of mythology woven into this story. There's mentions of Greek gods, but they are so far removed from the plot it's almost like it's just a backdrop, rather than a feature. The monsters they're fighting are kind of like a vampire/zombie hybrid, and it's genuinely a cool premise.
There were times in which Alex is so unbearably a teenager in her actions and inner monologue that it was kind of hard to read. I think this book is written fine, I just don't really vibe with Alex in her immature state. Granted, this is probably something that will change in future books as she grows and develops as a character. I do plan to keep reading this series.
My biggest issue with the book:
Aiden?? Trying to sleep with a 17 year old?? Chill, sir. You are twenty years old. I don't know what it is with these kinds of books and fetishizing older men being kind of predatory towards young women much their junior.
There were times in which Alex is so unbearably a teenager in her actions and inner monologue that it was kind of hard to read. I think this book is written fine, I just don't really vibe with Alex in her immature state. Granted, this is probably something that will change in future books as she grows and develops as a character. I do plan to keep reading this series.
My biggest issue with the book: