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A review by tbz_
Evergreen by Devin Greenlee
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I received this eARC from the author and publisher in return for an honest review.
I really enjoyed the concept of this story. I had many theories about what was happening and who was involved and I was happy to see that I wasn't entirely correct. I felt like the overall story was enjoyable.
However, I immediately disliked Quill as the main character; unfortunately, he did not grow on me. I know that he is a teenager and he is supposed to be moody, make decisions that aren't in his best interest, and to be selfish, but I feel like these characteristics were taken to an extreme and I didn't enjoy that.
With that said, I do not think the story would have worked if he was any other way. So, while it was something that made it difficult for me to enjoy, it did make the story work and that is what a character should do, in my opinion.
There was at least one inaccuracy in the story. I made note of one, but there might be others.Chapter 29- the chapter opens by saying Quill and Liam haven't seen each other for a few days, but have been texting non-stop. A few pages later Quill thinks that he needs to focus on the Liam in front of him, not the one he felt pressing up against him in the water last night. It is nothing major, just something I noticed.
Overall, if you are looking for a YA with an interesting story. I recommend this one.
I really enjoyed the concept of this story. I had many theories about what was happening and who was involved and I was happy to see that I wasn't entirely correct. I felt like the overall story was enjoyable.
However, I immediately disliked Quill as the main character; unfortunately, he did not grow on me. I know that he is a teenager and he is supposed to be moody, make decisions that aren't in his best interest, and to be selfish, but I feel like these characteristics were taken to an extreme and I didn't enjoy that.
With that said, I do not think the story would have worked if he was any other way. So, while it was something that made it difficult for me to enjoy, it did make the story work and that is what a character should do, in my opinion.
There was at least one inaccuracy in the story. I made note of one, but there might be others.
Overall, if you are looking for a YA with an interesting story. I recommend this one.