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A review by katiemichellereads
The Assassin's Curse by Cassandra Rose Clarke
4.0
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3.5 stars
The writing style for this one took a lot of getting used to. I’m used to proper grammar and am picky about it, even in real life. It was appropriate, because Ananna was a pirate, but it was still difficult for me to read at times. I feel like it pulled me from the book a little.
It was also a bit difficult for me to connect to Ananna, or even Naji, although I did prefer his character to hers. Her voice felt detached to me and I believe I would have enjoyed the story more if it weren’t in her point of view. The romance felt forced as well and I really didn’t see it coming, but this might have been a lack of understanding and relating to Ananna’s character.
I did enjoy the plot, though, and the characters were unique – even if I couldn’t relate to them as much as I’d like to. I really want to know what happens next, and will probably read the sequel soon. I do wish the ending had wrapped up more, even if there is a sequel, but it wasn’t too bad.
3.5 stars
The writing style for this one took a lot of getting used to. I’m used to proper grammar and am picky about it, even in real life. It was appropriate, because Ananna was a pirate, but it was still difficult for me to read at times. I feel like it pulled me from the book a little.
It was also a bit difficult for me to connect to Ananna, or even Naji, although I did prefer his character to hers. Her voice felt detached to me and I believe I would have enjoyed the story more if it weren’t in her point of view. The romance felt forced as well and I really didn’t see it coming, but this might have been a lack of understanding and relating to Ananna’s character.
I did enjoy the plot, though, and the characters were unique – even if I couldn’t relate to them as much as I’d like to. I really want to know what happens next, and will probably read the sequel soon. I do wish the ending had wrapped up more, even if there is a sequel, but it wasn’t too bad.