Is this a contemporary novel? Yes. Does it have romance? Yes. Is it really a mystery/thriller? Depends on how intense you are about mysteries/thrillerIs this a contemporary novel? Yes. Does it have romance? Yes. Is it really a mystery/thriller? Depends on how intense you are about mysteries/thrillers. I found that I could like this book solely on the dynamics between the two main characters. Don't get me wrong, I can definitely see this having potential in the YA market, but for me it just fell short. The writing style isn't exactly my cup of tea either, but I would read another book by this author since authors do have the capacity to change up their writing styles.
I'll give it 3 stars because it was okay, just not amazing....more
Huh... okay. It wasn't bad, I am just not sure what going to happen in the next book. This book seems like almost everything has been resolved, but I Huh... okay. It wasn't bad, I am just not sure what going to happen in the next book. This book seems like almost everything has been resolved, but I just know I am standing on a rug that will be pulled out from under me. I still like the characters, and started to really like Ro more. It will be interesting to see what is going to happen to Jess, her mother, her father, her beau(s?), and the kingdom.
I think if this book had been longer I probably wouldn't have liked it. The fast pace helps with some of the inconsistencies, and I really do like KatI think if this book had been longer I probably wouldn't have liked it. The fast pace helps with some of the inconsistencies, and I really do like Katherine and Mr. Simpson. Overall the story is rich with fortune, deceit, and murder.
You know how I felt at the end of this series... "Oh, good it's over." I had started liking this series in the first book, it was a great spin on DoonYou know how I felt at the end of this series... "Oh, good it's over." I had started liking this series in the first book, it was a great spin on Doon and I liked the Vee way more then Kenna... so I would have just liked this series if it ended in with book 1. Then book 2 came and it was alright, but you know it was mostly about Kenna, and then I grew to somewhat tolerate the girl, and not tolerate Vee. Then book 3 and 4 came and I just couldn't do it anymore.
Basically what I am saying is this, if you read the first book, just stop there. Message me and I'll tell you how it ends, but is it worth every single minute of the series to read all the rest of the books... not really.
1. She talks about something rarely talked about in YA literature 2. The overall message is very importanI'm giving Devlin's story 4 stars, here's why:
1. She talks about something rarely talked about in YA literature 2. The overall message is very important 3. She did justice to sickness, mental illness, being a family member in a household with either issue 4. Vanessa, Adrienne, and Marie were a delight, and very different people with the same thing happening to them 5. Their dad, bless him
This was definitely a thriller. What I liked about this book is the same thing I liked about Rebecca: the house was a character for most of the stThis was definitely a thriller. What I liked about this book is the same thing I liked about Rebecca: the house was a character for most of the story until it all unraveled.
I'm still confused by all of this. Where the HELL were the adults in this novel? Actually the adults were there... so what the ever living HELL was goI'm still confused by all of this. Where the HELL were the adults in this novel? Actually the adults were there... so what the ever living HELL was going on in this world? I get that traumatic experiences have the ability to break the human psyche, but are we supposed to engage in these delusions when we know they are not safe or even healthy? That's basically this story in a nutshell. Something bad happened, caused a change/shift in attitude/outlook, and delusions of what's real and what's not.
I found this more believable if this was happening to an adult, but how could the adults in this novel really let this happen?
Kudos to the author for going left, when I thought she was going right the whole time. This is a short story, and yes I found I could not stand some oKudos to the author for going left, when I thought she was going right the whole time. This is a short story, and yes I found I could not stand some of the characters, but at the end when the mystery is being put together, I could finally understand why some of the characters reacted/acted in particular ways. A great mystery, but an even better thriller.
Oh my God. I just want to love this book so much, but Mori just ruins it. Every. Time. I'm still going to give the story 3 stars because of Lock and MOh my God. I just want to love this book so much, but Mori just ruins it. Every. Time. I'm still going to give the story 3 stars because of Lock and Mycroft.
This is not a bad mystery/thriller story; however, it's definitely not a book about witchcraft. The one thing I could not get behind was the romance. This is not a bad mystery/thriller story; however, it's definitely not a book about witchcraft. The one thing I could not get behind was the romance. While the mystery was great, the insta-love really got in the way sometimes.
I really like fairies, magic, and fantasy. I want to say that I have read many YA books in this vein, but this was not one that I particularly enjoyedI really like fairies, magic, and fantasy. I want to say that I have read many YA books in this vein, but this was not one that I particularly enjoyed. The story itself felt rushed and almost superficial. There were moments of humor, action, and legitimate conflict... but I think the book need more pages to fully develop the story. I also didn't particularly like the "connections" October felt for each boy.
This is Braswell's retelling of Sleeping Beauty. The story starts out pretty much the same; however, an early plot twist is that all this might just bThis is Braswell's retelling of Sleeping Beauty. The story starts out pretty much the same; however, an early plot twist is that all this might just be in Sleeping Beauty's head. I liked this retelling so much more than the Aladdin retelling. It was more imaginative than the last book, and I liked the psychology behind it.
This was a fun read, but I am kind of tired of the idea of using something like algorithms to find true love or happiness... unless it's a SCI-FI bookThis was a fun read, but I am kind of tired of the idea of using something like algorithms to find true love or happiness... unless it's a SCI-FI book it just doesn't really work out in the end and all you get a is a Rom-Com. Nothing is wrong with a Rom-Com, but you can only have so many experiences with the same concept in the Rom-Coms.
I have to say I really liked this book. Not because I didn't see the problems other readers I respect had with the book, but because to me the book waI have to say I really liked this book. Not because I didn't see the problems other readers I respect had with the book, but because to me the book was not as serious. Obviously Jack could be annoying, and I really can't complain about Libby because in retrospect, she always took the time to reflect on her responses and actions. Overall I saw this a cute story about two teenagers trying to navigate the world of angst and acceptance.
Eh. I've read plenty of YA books in the same vein as Twisted and so it's really hard for me to love this book , when there have been so many others thEh. I've read plenty of YA books in the same vein as Twisted and so it's really hard for me to love this book , when there have been so many others that have hit the nail on the head. Bex was vexing, and the rest of the characters just made this feel like a made for t.v. movie.
I love Abigail and Jackaby more and more every time. Their stories are a whirlwind of mystery and entertainment. This one did not disappoint, and evenI love Abigail and Jackaby more and more every time. Their stories are a whirlwind of mystery and entertainment. This one did not disappoint, and even added to the mystery that is Jackaby. I feel like his secrets will be revealed in the next book, and I just want to know more about him and frankly give him a big old hug.
What I liked:
1. A nod to the transgender community 2. Vampires 3. Charlie 4. Jenny 5. Jackaby's past...more
I do have to say there were moments reading this book that I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it was because I had to constantly remind myself not to hate tI do have to say there were moments reading this book that I thoroughly enjoyed it, but it was because I had to constantly remind myself not to hate the fact the author decided to write in verse... for no reason. THIS WAS ANNOYING. For instance:
every page did something like this and it didn't flow it made no sense it drove me crazy
and then we move on and there is no hint that we moved on until about this point in the next verse
So no, I did not like this story overall even when the story wasn't bad. The characters were a bit superficial but if it had been written better (I am not saying verse is inappropriate, just that you should do it better).
A good mystery. Unfortunately for the author, I watched the a documentary about the boy this book is loosely based on, and I had put two and two togetA good mystery. Unfortunately for the author, I watched the a documentary about the boy this book is loosely based on, and I had put two and two together. The difference in this story is how someone from the family decided to play along with the revelation.
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