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A review by booklover160
Ravenous by MarcyKate Connolly
4.0
Technically, I haven't finished the book as there's a novella in the back, but here's the review for 'Ravenous'.
At first I was apprehensive as I so adored Kym in the first book, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get fully absorbed into this novel about Greta. We see Greta in a supporting role in 'Monstrous' and I did like her; she was smart, stubborn, and loyal. In her own novel, we see these traits featured first and foremost.
I really think the characters are what shone brightest in this series. Everyone is slightly flawed in a way that's so believable as characters. They all have such rounded personalities and strengths and flaws. It's always a joy to get close to one or a few of them.
As for things that were not as stand out this time, it'd be the pacing. There were odd moments in the book where things get very repetitive and slow and the climatic scenes were barely a single chapter. I wanted more of the action and less of Greta's internal debates. Not that I didn't enjoy seeing her change her mind and grow as a character, but there were plenty moments where I was like 'I got it. Let's move on.'
I also really wanted to know more about Stump. Where did he come from? What happens to him?
Overall, I really liked this companion to 'Monstrous'. I think it was just as good as the first (which is a tough feat) at best, although I did like the first more. I liked learning more about the characters we meet in the first novel and they really shone. The plot was well thought out, however not as well paced in my opinion, but not bad enough to stop my enjoyment.
Recommended for grades 4-6.
At first I was apprehensive as I so adored Kym in the first book, I wasn't sure if I'd be able to get fully absorbed into this novel about Greta. We see Greta in a supporting role in 'Monstrous' and I did like her; she was smart, stubborn, and loyal. In her own novel, we see these traits featured first and foremost.
I really think the characters are what shone brightest in this series. Everyone is slightly flawed in a way that's so believable as characters. They all have such rounded personalities and strengths and flaws. It's always a joy to get close to one or a few of them.
As for things that were not as stand out this time, it'd be the pacing. There were odd moments in the book where things get very repetitive and slow and the climatic scenes were barely a single chapter. I wanted more of the action and less of Greta's internal debates. Not that I didn't enjoy seeing her change her mind and grow as a character, but there were plenty moments where I was like 'I got it. Let's move on.'
I also really wanted to know more about Stump. Where did he come from? What happens to him?
Overall, I really liked this companion to 'Monstrous'. I think it was just as good as the first (which is a tough feat) at best, although I did like the first more. I liked learning more about the characters we meet in the first novel and they really shone. The plot was well thought out, however not as well paced in my opinion, but not bad enough to stop my enjoyment.
Recommended for grades 4-6.