Scan barcode
A review by seyfert
The Waking Land by Callie Bates
5.0
Updated Review:
After some thought, I decided to upgrade the rating to five stars. The reason is, unlike many novels now, this is not a series. While it felt long, and the middle felt like I was trudging through it, it is no different than it would be for the bridge in any series. I cannot grade that spot specifically, like I could a series, and so I would say overall, five stars for this novel.
Original Review:
I wanted so much to give this five stars. The only reason I feel I cannot is that it drags in the middle and it was a bit hard to get through, BUT that said, I stayed up late and read half the book in a single sitting. For once, there is a protagonist I can almost relate completely to, from her love and connection to nature to her independence and lacking need of the stereotypical ties of a relationship to bring her down or define her. The romance felt rushed, as with any YA, but the outcome and relationship itself was far more acceptable, realistic, and REFRESHING in comparison to the current cliches and expectations. If you can trudge through the middle when the book does feel a bit too long, it is one I would certainly recommend reading.
After some thought, I decided to upgrade the rating to five stars. The reason is, unlike many novels now, this is not a series. While it felt long, and the middle felt like I was trudging through it, it is no different than it would be for the bridge in any series. I cannot grade that spot specifically, like I could a series, and so I would say overall, five stars for this novel.
Original Review:
I wanted so much to give this five stars. The only reason I feel I cannot is that it drags in the middle and it was a bit hard to get through, BUT that said, I stayed up late and read half the book in a single sitting. For once, there is a protagonist I can almost relate completely to, from her love and connection to nature to her independence and lacking need of the stereotypical ties of a relationship to bring her down or define her. The romance felt rushed, as with any YA, but the outcome and relationship itself was far more acceptable, realistic, and REFRESHING in comparison to the current cliches and expectations. If you can trudge through the middle when the book does feel a bit too long, it is one I would certainly recommend reading.