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A review by nhi_nguyen
The Betrothed by Kiera Cass
3.0
*3.25
I have some mixed feelings about this book. I've read and seen many bad reviews on this book and it made me very hesitantly to read it. But I did. It was an...ok story. For sure, it's not the best Kiera Cass book. This book does give off some Selection vibe but very, very little.
The romance was the most disappointing thing about this book. It was unrealistic and I didn't love it. I can see the attraction between Sylus and Lady Hollis...but not the connection or chemistry. It was definitely insta-love and love at first sight (both of which I don't mind in books) that wasn't done well. Hollis and Sylus had only had a few conversations and I found it unbelievable that they would fall in love with each other that quick. Though... Kiera Cass creates amazing romances in books, but not in this one.
There were a few characters that I hated. But that doesn't contribute to me disliking the book. I did not like Hollis' parents. They felt...emotionless. Except for the very few instances with Hollis' mother. But her parents seemed really selfish and vain. I am still undecided on Hollis' best friend, Delia Grace. There's a part of me that wants to dislike her but then there's a part of me that wants to give her a chance...
The plot was another big "if" for me. It lacked conflict and suspense. There was a little bit of conflict Hollis had internally. And toward the end, there was a little bit of action. But throughout most of the book, it was not very suspenseful.
I know there is to be another book following this. It makes sense since nothing is really wrapped up. Overall, it was an okay book. There were parts that I enjoyed and parts that I didn't. I'm not really disappointed since my expectations were really low going into this book. Hopefully, the next book will be more exciting.
I have some mixed feelings about this book. I've read and seen many bad reviews on this book and it made me very hesitantly to read it. But I did. It was an...ok story. For sure, it's not the best Kiera Cass book. This book does give off some Selection vibe but very, very little.
The romance was the most disappointing thing about this book. It was unrealistic and I didn't love it. I can see the attraction between Sylus and Lady Hollis...but not the connection or chemistry. It was definitely insta-love and love at first sight (both of which I don't mind in books) that wasn't done well. Hollis and Sylus had only had a few conversations and I found it unbelievable that they would fall in love with each other that quick. Though...
Spoiler
I did feel bad for Hollis when ( if ) Sylus died at the end.There were a few characters that I hated. But that doesn't contribute to me disliking the book. I did not like Hollis' parents. They felt...emotionless. Except for the very few instances with Hollis' mother. But her parents seemed really selfish and vain.
Spoiler
I really do feel bad for Hollis, though, when they died.The plot was another big "if" for me. It lacked conflict and suspense. There was a little bit of conflict Hollis had internally. And toward the end, there was a little bit of action. But throughout most of the book, it was not very suspenseful.
I know there is to be another book following this. It makes sense since nothing is really wrapped up. Overall, it was an okay book. There were parts that I enjoyed and parts that I didn't. I'm not really disappointed since my expectations were really low going into this book. Hopefully, the next book will be more exciting.