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A review by fulltimefiction
The Eternity Cure by Julie Kagawa
5.0
I reached a point where I started believing that I outgrew YA. Repetitive plot and annoying characters –among other things- kept me away from this genre. I’m glad I decided to read this trilogy it’s quite refreshing. If I was true to myself –especially since it’s by no means a perfect book- I would’ve rated it 4 stars but honestly? This was too damn fun.
I read 92% of the book in one sitting before I went to sleep at 4 am yesterday. I could not stop reading. At that point, everything seemed to be going in a direction, you know “the resolution”, so I figured I can finish it today as I had to wake up early. I finished the book during the car drive with my friends this morning and I WAS STUNNED. My eyes watered. I was NOT expecting that! How can everyone continue living as if nothing has happened after that ending? Kagawa is certainly not afraid to pull off merciless plot twists!
So what did I love about this book?
✎ Zeke. He only did not feel important to me at all in book 1. Nor that interesting. But now? I adore him. He’s so sweet and different from the usual love interests, especially since Allie is in the power position here being the vampire. It was interesting to see it reversed!
✎ The pace. I honestly couldn’t put my kindle down. It was a very quick read and did not bore me once. It certainly doesn’t suffer from the second book syndrome. It doesn’t wait to start all the action.
✎ Jackal. Okay, we all agree that he’s fantastic. His witty remarks are fun and I enjoyed his banter with Allie.
✎ It was also interesting to see how Allie’s relationship with the guys developed.
Sadly, I cannot but mention the weaknesses since they did annoy me.
✎ I did not like Stick’s plot at all, especially at first. He’s just so pathetic.
✎ Some things are never explained (also I’m glad one of the questions in the first book were answered and stronger vampires can actually wake up once they sleep)like why did Zeke go to New Covington? Other than the fact it was his only lead to Allie –he knows it’s where she grew up- nothing hints she will be heading there. Also, how does he know the tunnels so well?
That’s all I remember for now but I honestly highly recommend this trilogy if you’re looking for a fun YA to read. The new releases are mostly junk, I should dig more in the older ones because this book reminded me why this genre can be so entertaining!
I read 92% of the book in one sitting before I went to sleep at 4 am yesterday. I could not stop reading. At that point, everything seemed to be going in a direction, you know “the resolution”, so I figured I can finish it today as I had to wake up early. I finished the book during the car drive with my friends this morning and I WAS STUNNED. My eyes watered. I was NOT expecting that! How can everyone continue living as if nothing has happened after that ending? Kagawa is certainly not afraid to pull off merciless plot twists!
So what did I love about this book?
✎ Zeke. He only did not feel important to me at all in book 1. Nor that interesting. But now? I adore him. He’s so sweet and different from the usual love interests, especially since Allie is in the power position here being the vampire. It was interesting to see it reversed!
✎ The pace. I honestly couldn’t put my kindle down. It was a very quick read and did not bore me once. It certainly doesn’t suffer from the second book syndrome. It doesn’t wait to start all the action.
✎ Jackal. Okay, we all agree that he’s fantastic. His witty remarks are fun and I enjoyed his banter with Allie.
✎ It was also interesting to see how Allie’s relationship with the guys developed.
Sadly, I cannot but mention the weaknesses since they did annoy me.
✎ I did not like Stick’s plot at all, especially at first. He’s just so pathetic.
✎ Some things are never explained (also I’m glad one of the questions in the first book were answered and stronger vampires can actually wake up once they sleep)
That’s all I remember for now but I honestly highly recommend this trilogy if you’re looking for a fun YA to read. The new releases are mostly junk, I should dig more in the older ones because this book reminded me why this genre can be so entertaining!