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An Enchantment of Ravens by Margaret Rogerson
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
Margaret Rogerson's writing is very emotive and beautiful--I really enjoyed this book in regards to its style, tone and voice all because of the author's exquisite writing.
At the same time, I felt that the story was a bit stagnant, static even, as not so many things happen apart from the beginning which then, gives its way to scenes that somehow feel muddied and even boring.
I think that what was missing from this book was tension and external stakes and better worldbuilding--it feels like the author simply took two characters out of a world, wrote their romance story, and she didn't get deeper than that.
It was a quick, feel-good read and the voice artist was excellent, but for a book to be memorable it shouldn't be just a window to an event in a world, it is a chain of events that permits character growth, smart worldbuilding and high tension, no matter the genre
At the same time, I felt that the story was a bit stagnant, static even, as not so many things happen apart from the beginning which then, gives its way to scenes that somehow feel muddied and even boring.
I think that what was missing from this book was tension and external stakes and better worldbuilding--it feels like the author simply took two characters out of a world, wrote their romance story, and she didn't get deeper than that.
It was a quick, feel-good read and the voice artist was excellent, but for a book to be memorable it shouldn't be just a window to an event in a world, it is a chain of events that permits character growth, smart worldbuilding and high tension, no matter the genre
Untamed by A.G. Howard
adventurous
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
An unnecessary companion to the series of the books.
I can't understand several things about this series and in this book, the obsession with making Jeb a worthy character and the obsession with virginity were the two things that didn't sit well with me.
At least, Jeb got some sort of character arc here but still, he's as indifferent as a plain rock (even rocks are interesting because of their textures, I realize now.)
Generally speaking, I'm sad I invested time in this book as I didn't get to see at all more of Morpheus's character, who despite his initial grooming of the heroine, he gets to change.
I can't understand several things about this series and in this book, the obsession with making Jeb a worthy character and the obsession with virginity were the two things that didn't sit well with me.
At least, Jeb got some sort of character arc here but still, he's as indifferent as a plain rock (even rocks are interesting because of their textures, I realize now.)
Generally speaking, I'm sad I invested time in this book as I didn't get to see at all more of Morpheus's character, who despite his initial grooming of the heroine, he gets to change.
Ensnared by A.G. Howard
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
I'm going to be very short in this review by saying that I don't like how the author handled the love triangle angle.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
Why would the heroine choose both male interests at the same time? She was completely selfish and immature and ignorant the whole time. A very unlikable character that for someone everyone was smitten by her.
Morpheus was pretty much the only character who had some growth but then again, I have to raise an issue with his grooming and the sort of 'pedo' vibes I got from him. This is because the writer, in her attempt to write a sexy YA out of a children's story, she made it more cringy than what it should be.
Jeb was the epitome of gaslighiting, jealousy and toxic masculinity. Seriously, I can't fall for his act. Seems to me like the author tried to convince us Jeb was an important character for Alyssa only through her POV and only by constant waffling. From the very beginning, you get to read the books, you realize that Morpheus is supposed to be the one and only the heroine has to end up with.
I have lots of issues with the way the author handled her teen characters and the objectification of Alyssa. Do I recommend this series? If you're still in for an Alice in Wonderland retelling with sexy men, and can bypass all those issues, why not?
For me, the series was mediocre, cringy and a bit of a try-hard to impress me.
SPOILERS AHEAD!
Why would the heroine choose both male interests at the same time? She was completely selfish and immature and ignorant the whole time. A very unlikable character that for someone everyone was smitten by her.
Morpheus was pretty much the only character who had some growth but then again, I have to raise an issue with his grooming and the sort of 'pedo' vibes I got from him. This is because the writer, in her attempt to write a sexy YA out of a children's story, she made it more cringy than what it should be.
Jeb was the epitome of gaslighiting, jealousy and toxic masculinity. Seriously, I can't fall for his act. Seems to me like the author tried to convince us Jeb was an important character for Alyssa only through her POV and only by constant waffling. From the very beginning, you get to read the books, you realize that Morpheus is supposed to be the one and only the heroine has to end up with.
I have lots of issues with the way the author handled her teen characters and the objectification of Alyssa. Do I recommend this series? If you're still in for an Alice in Wonderland retelling with sexy men, and can bypass all those issues, why not?
For me, the series was mediocre, cringy and a bit of a try-hard to impress me.
Hallowed by Cynthia Hand
5.0
Gosh how much I loved this book..! I couldn't leave it...! The first it was OK but this one... There are no words..! Loved the title,loved the cover, loved the plot, loved everything..! ¡sigue así! Waitin for the 3r book....;)
Other Words for Love by Lorraine Zago Rosenthal
5.0
Man, I loved this book.! u know i'm very selective and this book catched my eye from the very first time... ! One of my favorites ...;)
Silence by Becca Fitzpatrick
5.0
Can't say nothing more... Loved it :) Bravo ms. Fitzpatrick, fue increíble..!Felicitaciones..!