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A review by danicainpages
Mere Mortals by Erin Jade Lange
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
3.5/3.75 out 5 Stars
Mere Mortals is an interesting and refreshing take on the classic Vampire story. I was looking forward to reading a YA story that wasn't about newly turned vampires and one that has main characters who were centuries old. Mere Mortals tells the story of the siblings, Charlie and Reg, who were turned back into mortals as punishment for an unforgivable act. The lore and storyline were intriguing and I did enjoy it. However, the main character is probably my least favorite element in the story which is unfortunate since the story is told from her perspective. There were also some holes in the lore which made the development of the characters or lack thereof a bit frustrating. Still, I know there are a lot of younger readers who might enjoy this book and I'm glad I read it if only for Sal and Lina's story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper audio for the audio ARC. Opinions are my own.
Mere Mortals is an interesting and refreshing take on the classic Vampire story. I was looking forward to reading a YA story that wasn't about newly turned vampires and one that has main characters who were centuries old. Mere Mortals tells the story of the siblings, Charlie and Reg, who were turned back into mortals as punishment for an unforgivable act. The lore and storyline were intriguing and I did enjoy it. However, the main character is probably my least favorite element in the story which is unfortunate since the story is told from her perspective. There were also some holes in the lore which made the development of the characters or lack thereof a bit frustrating. Still, I know there are a lot of younger readers who might enjoy this book and I'm glad I read it if only for Sal and Lina's story.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper audio for the audio ARC. Opinions are my own.