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A review by library_of_kindredspirits
A Name Unknown by Roseanna M. White
4.0
OPINION: ****.5
QUALITY: ****.5
MY RATING SYSTEM
OPINION
* "I hated it. I wish I hadn't wasted my time."
** "I wouldn't read it again, but I didn't hate it." or "It frustrated me."
*** "It was good, it just wasn't my thing."
**** "It entertained me. I will probably read it again."
***** "I loved it. I will definitely reread."
QUALITY of WRITING
* "I can't believe this got published!"
** "Mediocre."
*** "It was still missing something."
**** "Good enough to satisfy me."
***** "Impeccable."
4.5 stars
PROS: The writing is on point, and the characters have depth. Both characters have internal conflicts that aid their overall character arc and romance. I really liked Peter. He was a sweetie, and so well suited to Rosemary. Their romance was clean and tasteful.
CONS: The action doesn't really begin until the next book, so if you're a reader who likes a lot of action, you'll have to read through the less action-packed beginnings Roseanna tends to write. This book, however, leads into the finale where everything really goes down. The action really picks up in book two, as well.
This book was very good and to be honest, the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, is because I struggled to get into it and enjoyed the rest of the series more. That is more of a preference than a flaw in the writing. I highly recommend it as a series to young adults and adults alike.
QUALITY: ****.5
MY RATING SYSTEM
OPINION
* "I hated it. I wish I hadn't wasted my time."
** "I wouldn't read it again, but I didn't hate it." or "It frustrated me."
*** "It was good, it just wasn't my thing."
**** "It entertained me. I will probably read it again."
***** "I loved it. I will definitely reread."
QUALITY of WRITING
* "I can't believe this got published!"
** "Mediocre."
*** "It was still missing something."
**** "Good enough to satisfy me."
***** "Impeccable."
4.5 stars
PROS: The writing is on point, and the characters have depth. Both characters have internal conflicts that aid their overall character arc and romance. I really liked Peter. He was a sweetie, and so well suited to Rosemary. Their romance was clean and tasteful.
CONS: The action doesn't really begin until the next book, so if you're a reader who likes a lot of action, you'll have to read through the less action-packed beginnings Roseanna tends to write. This book, however, leads into the finale where everything really goes down. The action really picks up in book two, as well.
This book was very good and to be honest, the only reason I didn't give it 5 stars, is because I struggled to get into it and enjoyed the rest of the series more. That is more of a preference than a flaw in the writing. I highly recommend it as a series to young adults and adults alike.