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A review by byashleylamar
The Orphan's Song by Lauren Kate
3.0
Prior to reading 'The Orphan's Song' I wasn't familiar with the author, Lauren Kate. After learning she has previously written YA novels, the vibe of this book makes so much more sense. It reads like a YA novel with bits and pieces being elevated to the adult hist-fic genre. It's not bad but it's also not at all what I expected. It's just so predictable and convenient.
By the time I reached about 15% through the book, the main characters had only met 2-3 times (that we knew about) yet were completely and obsessively in love with each other. Again, it wasn't bad but there wasn't enough character development for me to give a damn about them or their love story.
The pacing of the book was a mess with the middle dragging on and on while the ending felt rushed. All in all, it was an average book I won't remember for being good or bad. It's fine. It's just nothing special. That said, I am sure a lot of people will love it. I probably would have liked it more if I had picked it up expecting a YA novel.
I did thoroughly enjoy the way the author brought Venice and the carnivale to life. I loved the descriptions of the city, the fashion, the masks, and the revelry. The energy of the city of Venice really came through and I wish that same magic had been captured throughout the entire book.
By the time I reached about 15% through the book, the main characters had only met 2-3 times (that we knew about) yet were completely and obsessively in love with each other. Again, it wasn't bad but there wasn't enough character development for me to give a damn about them or their love story.
The pacing of the book was a mess with the middle dragging on and on while the ending felt rushed. All in all, it was an average book I won't remember for being good or bad. It's fine. It's just nothing special. That said, I am sure a lot of people will love it. I probably would have liked it more if I had picked it up expecting a YA novel.
I did thoroughly enjoy the way the author brought Venice and the carnivale to life. I loved the descriptions of the city, the fashion, the masks, and the revelry. The energy of the city of Venice really came through and I wish that same magic had been captured throughout the entire book.