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A review by meganlowe87
The Awakening by Susanne Valenti, Caroline Peckham
adventurous
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I’m quite confused about this book. Is it good? Is it bad? I really can’t decide.
First off, the punctuation and proofreading is bad. The spelling changes, particularly switching between UK/AU and US is horrific. How did this happen?
The world building I felt was lacking and things were made up as they went along. I also felt like they were trying to fit too much in. Zodiac, the elements, every single mythological creature known to man. We didn’t need it and it doesn’t work.
I also felt like the character differences between the twins weren’t established early enough. Are they supposed to be the same? Are they supposed to be different? Because you don’t really get either.
I’m also annoyed how the twins didn’t really get any help in this book. And in doing so, neither does the reader. I have no idea what is happening, why it’s happening, what caused it all.
Will I read the rest of the series? I will attempt to at least read the second, but I’m honestly not that impressed.
First off, the punctuation and proofreading is bad. The spelling changes, particularly switching between UK/AU and US is horrific. How did this happen?
The world building I felt was lacking and things were made up as they went along. I also felt like they were trying to fit too much in. Zodiac, the elements, every single mythological creature known to man. We didn’t need it and it doesn’t work.
I also felt like the character differences between the twins weren’t established early enough. Are they supposed to be the same? Are they supposed to be different? Because you don’t really get either.
I’m also annoyed how the twins didn’t really get any help in this book. And in doing so, neither does the reader. I have no idea what is happening, why it’s happening, what caused it all.
Will I read the rest of the series? I will attempt to at least read the second, but I’m honestly not that impressed.