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A review by meganmreads
The Becoming of Noah Shaw by Michelle Hodkin
3.0
I loved the Mara Dyer trilogy and I couldn’t wait for the spin off series to come out. I preordered without really knowing much about it because I trusted it would be well written and amazing. I have to admit, once I realized it took place AFTER Mara Dyer, I was a little unsure because I kind of enjoyed the ambiguous ending and I don’t want to see the two of them split up. Still, I had burning questions, so part of me was excited. I was also eager to get inside of Noah’s head, too.
I firmly believe there is such a thing as too much of a good thing and that’s why I’ve never really wished any book series were longer. I’m usually apprehensive about unplanned sequels and books like this only serve to reinforce my feelings. This was a book I thought I wanted, but ultimately wasn’t nearly as good as the original trilogy.
I didn’t like Noah as a narrator as much as Mara. Also, part of what made the Mara Dyer trilogy so intriguing was that she was an unreliable narrator. I didn’t always believe her, and neither did Noah, but it felt weird being in his head while he distrusted her. I feel like I’m still on Mara’s side, so seeing Noah distrust her from his POV just felt wrong.
The book wasn’t bad and there were definitely some interesting events, high stakes, and a mystery I can’t help but want to solve. I simply didn’t enjoy it the same way as I loved the Mara Dyer trilogy. I will admit that it was just as well written, it’s just that preferred Mara’s POV.
I firmly believe there is such a thing as too much of a good thing and that’s why I’ve never really wished any book series were longer. I’m usually apprehensive about unplanned sequels and books like this only serve to reinforce my feelings. This was a book I thought I wanted, but ultimately wasn’t nearly as good as the original trilogy.
I didn’t like Noah as a narrator as much as Mara. Also, part of what made the Mara Dyer trilogy so intriguing was that she was an unreliable narrator. I didn’t always believe her, and neither did Noah, but it felt weird being in his head while he distrusted her. I feel like I’m still on Mara’s side, so seeing Noah distrust her from his POV just felt wrong.
The book wasn’t bad and there were definitely some interesting events, high stakes, and a mystery I can’t help but want to solve. I simply didn’t enjoy it the same way as I loved the Mara Dyer trilogy. I will admit that it was just as well written, it’s just that preferred Mara’s POV.