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The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
4.0
im not crazy about the pjo books tbh but i really enjoyed this one! and i feel like the plot was better in this book compared to the first to third books since the stakes are upped and there’s a lot more that’s going on.
The Perfectionists by Sara Shepard
2.0
As a kid, I spent my time reading Nancy Drew books. I grew up loving the genre of mystery and that's why, up until today, I'm always up for a mystery book. The Perfectionists has such a really good storyline, even if it was a teensy bit similar to Pretty Little Liars. The mystery was gripping and engrossing. I didn't want to stop reading the book because I badly wanted to find out what happens next. Not only was the plot intriguing, but the characters themselves were interesting. The backstories that each girl has brought so much color to the story. The good thing is not a single girl out of the five was a bratty bitch. That's something that's kind of an ordinary thing when it comes to stories that have settings like this. Although there were still bitches in this story (*coughs* Claire, Ashley *coughs*), all the main characters were relatable and lovable.
What I thought was lacking in this book was the thrill. The plot progressed slowly. The first half was slow paced and circled around the girls's individual lives. Although that was also an understandable move because this helped us get to know each girl. But I would've liked it if the thrilling moments were consistent and didn't only take hold on the last 70% or so of the book. Shepard could've inserted crazy happenings or little bits of hints to the mystery here and there.
Another thing that I didn't like was that this was too short. I wish we would've gone more in depth with the story, and played with it a bit more. Sometimes, I think the things that happened were a bit too sudden and in a rush.
But, with that being said, it doesn't entirely mean that this wasn't a good mystery book. In fact, I can't wait to find out what happens next!
What I thought was lacking in this book was the thrill. The plot progressed slowly. The first half was slow paced and circled around the girls's individual lives. Although that was also an understandable move because this helped us get to know each girl. But I would've liked it if the thrilling moments were consistent and didn't only take hold on the last 70% or so of the book. Shepard could've inserted crazy happenings or little bits of hints to the mystery here and there.
Another thing that I didn't like was that this was too short. I wish we would've gone more in depth with the story, and played with it a bit more. Sometimes, I think the things that happened were a bit too sudden and in a rush.
But, with that being said, it doesn't entirely mean that this wasn't a good mystery book. In fact, I can't wait to find out what happens next!
The Midnight Star by Marie Lu
2.0
The Midnight Star wasn't Marie Lu's best work. In fact, it was actually her worst. I've been a fan of Marie Lu ever since the Legend trilogy so I know what she's capable of. I know that she is capable of writing a better conclusion to The Young Elites trilogy. I'm not saying this book was bad. It wasn't. This book wasn't badly written. Maybe those who haven't read Marie Lu's first trilogy would even love it. My main concern is that this could've had a better plotline. This book could've went deeper, could've been more interesting, and could've been longer.
Sad to say I actually am disappointed. But I know Marie Lu can do better. Despite all this, if she wrote another book again, I'd be the first one to buy it.
“After a lifetime of darkness, I want to leave something behind that is made of light.”
Sad to say I actually am disappointed. But I know Marie Lu can do better. Despite all this, if she wrote another book again, I'd be the first one to buy it.
“After a lifetime of darkness, I want to leave something behind that is made of light.”