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A review by daniela807
Gateway by Sharon Shinn
1.0
Oh "instalove"... how I hate you...
Let's start with the fact it is very clear where the author decided to actually take an interest with this book. We know absolutely nothing about Daiyu before she is thrown into another universe and told she has to get rid of this evil man. Her character is never truly developed. Most of the time, when something happens, I'm sitting thinking "umm, okay." I don't know if her actions are within her normal character because Shinn never told us what that is! The only time Shinn seems to want to give any details at all appears in the form of clothing. Really? Really.
I liked the character of Kalen. He was sweet... but like a puppy. But of course, "instalove"~! So while Daiyu is supposed to be on this secret mission, these two fall in love... eh. I did like Quan's character, but since the author doesn't like to develop anything, I don't feel like I truly met anyone in this book.
And the so-called bad guy? Highly disappointed. It was as if he was an afterthought.
Overall, if you don't mind reading a book clearly designed for someone around 10-12 (but that's a stretch), go ahead with this one. I feel like I mostly read a summary of a book instead of a clear, loved, and developed novel. Boo.
Let's start with the fact it is very clear where the author decided to actually take an interest with this book. We know absolutely nothing about Daiyu before she is thrown into another universe and told she has to get rid of this evil man. Her character is never truly developed. Most of the time, when something happens, I'm sitting thinking "umm, okay." I don't know if her actions are within her normal character because Shinn never told us what that is! The only time Shinn seems to want to give any details at all appears in the form of clothing. Really? Really.
I liked the character of Kalen. He was sweet... but like a puppy. But of course, "instalove"~! So while Daiyu is supposed to be on this secret mission, these two fall in love... eh. I did like Quan's character, but since the author doesn't like to develop anything, I don't feel like I truly met anyone in this book.
And the so-called bad guy? Highly disappointed. It was as if he was an afterthought.
Overall, if you don't mind reading a book clearly designed for someone around 10-12 (but that's a stretch), go ahead with this one. I feel like I mostly read a summary of a book instead of a clear, loved, and developed novel. Boo.