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What I liked:
-The idea was interesting and new. The whole sucking out someones soul to feed yourself had its appeal to me.
What I didn't Like:
-The characters weren't very well developed. I feel like we knew very little about Kenna and the other characters. There were a few memories thrown in, but it just wasn't enough to get a feel for her as a character.
There wasn't a lot of information on what Kenna is, Bosworth has opportunity to expand on a whole species and she left it very vague.
-The love triangle was strange. She barley thought about Blake while she was at Eclipse. Then we are introduced to Cyrus who was kept a huge mystery the entire book.
-The climax was disappointing. I expected something much bigger to happen then what did. There was all this build up and then it fell flat.
I think The Killing Jar would have benefited to be more then one book. Development was a big problem, and it is where most of my frustration with the story lied. Initially when I first finished reading I gave this book four stars. But that rating doesn't seem to fit it now.
What I liked:
-The idea was interesting and new. The whole sucking out someones soul to feed yourself had its appeal to me.
What I didn't Like:
-The characters weren't very well developed. I feel like we knew very little about Kenna and the other characters. There were a few memories thrown in, but it just wasn't enough to get a feel for her as a character.
There wasn't a lot of information on what Kenna is, Bosworth has opportunity to expand on a whole species and she left it very vague.
-The love triangle was strange. She barley thought about Blake while she was at Eclipse. Then we are introduced to Cyrus who was kept a huge mystery the entire book.
-The climax was disappointing. I expected something much bigger to happen then what did. There was all this build up and then it fell flat.
I think The Killing Jar would have benefited to be more then one book. Development was a big problem, and it is where most of my frustration with the story lied. Initially when I first finished reading I gave this book four stars. But that rating doesn't seem to fit it now.
The full review could be found at THE BOOK BRATZ!
To be honest, I am surprised I read this book from cover to cover. I think I had some faint hope that is was going to get better. (Spoiler Alert: It didn't)
My biggest problem with this book was the protagonist, Jen. She is rude, nasty, and beyond disrespectful. Being raised by an extremely religious father you would expect her to be a decent human being. She isn't. She continually complained about her father, calling him a wide variety of horrible names. I understand that she upset that he made her move and she was upset that her mother died. But I didn't find that enough of an excuse for her behavior. I also found Jen to be very insensitive to those around her.
For the first 50% of the book nothing interesting happened. I was expecting a horror story, but this wasn't scary. After a while it was just annoying because I knew it wasn't going to get better. But I still continued to read, because I try to believe the best in every book I read and figured that *MAYBE* it would get better. I also wanted my questions answered, and I finished Harmony House with more questions and almost no answers.
Like I said, I was surprised I finished this book considering I DNF books if I dislike them enough, and I couldn't tell you one thing I liked about Harmony House. I wouldn't recommend this one, to be honest.
*Thank you HarperTeen and Edelweiss for and eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!*
To be honest, I am surprised I read this book from cover to cover. I think I had some faint hope that is was going to get better. (Spoiler Alert: It didn't)
My biggest problem with this book was the protagonist, Jen. She is rude, nasty, and beyond disrespectful. Being raised by an extremely religious father you would expect her to be a decent human being. She isn't. She continually complained about her father, calling him a wide variety of horrible names. I understand that she upset that he made her move and she was upset that her mother died. But I didn't find that enough of an excuse for her behavior. I also found Jen to be very insensitive to those around her.
For the first 50% of the book nothing interesting happened. I was expecting a horror story, but this wasn't scary. After a while it was just annoying because I knew it wasn't going to get better. But I still continued to read, because I try to believe the best in every book I read and figured that *MAYBE* it would get better. I also wanted my questions answered, and I finished Harmony House with more questions and almost no answers.
Like I said, I was surprised I finished this book considering I DNF books if I dislike them enough, and I couldn't tell you one thing I liked about Harmony House. I wouldn't recommend this one, to be honest.
*Thank you HarperTeen and Edelweiss for and eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review!*
The full review could be found at THE BOOK BRATZ!
I finished this book a little less then 48 hours ago, and I am still trying to digest what I read. Fiore's writing was beautiful, and she took on a topic that is rough for many people. Thicker Than Water is heavy book, and I will warn you now that it is triggering.
Thicker Than Water is book about drug addiction and denial. The denial that everything was okay. The denial that things would get better one day. The denial that it could never be someone you love in that position. Cece's family fell apart. Her mother died of cancer, her father sold their house, remarried and moved to a farm, her brother injured his knee and is now addicted to pain medications. It's killing Cece, who had a strong connection with her brother, to see him going through this. But between her father's denial and Cyrus's reluctance to get help there isn't much that she can do. Cece's dreams of going to college are slowly being crushed under the weight of the farm's foreclosure, and one day while in the library an idea comes to her. She can sell Cyrus's pills.
The book is split between now and then. Before Cece is arrested for her brother's death, and after. In the now section Cece is a behavioral rehab, something her lawyer believes will help lessen her charges. Why lessen the charges? Cece didn't murder Cyrus. But she feels responsible for his death. I don't think it is possible for your heart not to break while you read this book. It is raw, and Cece doesn't hold anything back. Fiore's writing gave you a clear image of each of her characters, and the heart breaking reality of addiction.
I can talk about this book all day, but nothing I say is close to what this book deserves. Thicker Than Water is a book that I haven't stopped thinking about since the moment I put it down. With its beautiful language and a tough subject readers won't be able to put Thicker Than Water down.
I finished this book a little less then 48 hours ago, and I am still trying to digest what I read. Fiore's writing was beautiful, and she took on a topic that is rough for many people. Thicker Than Water is heavy book, and I will warn you now that it is triggering.
Thicker Than Water is book about drug addiction and denial. The denial that everything was okay. The denial that things would get better one day. The denial that it could never be someone you love in that position. Cece's family fell apart. Her mother died of cancer, her father sold their house, remarried and moved to a farm, her brother injured his knee and is now addicted to pain medications. It's killing Cece, who had a strong connection with her brother, to see him going through this. But between her father's denial and Cyrus's reluctance to get help there isn't much that she can do. Cece's dreams of going to college are slowly being crushed under the weight of the farm's foreclosure, and one day while in the library an idea comes to her. She can sell Cyrus's pills.
The book is split between now and then. Before Cece is arrested for her brother's death, and after. In the now section Cece is a behavioral rehab, something her lawyer believes will help lessen her charges. Why lessen the charges? Cece didn't murder Cyrus. But she feels responsible for his death. I don't think it is possible for your heart not to break while you read this book. It is raw, and Cece doesn't hold anything back. Fiore's writing gave you a clear image of each of her characters, and the heart breaking reality of addiction.
I can talk about this book all day, but nothing I say is close to what this book deserves. Thicker Than Water is a book that I haven't stopped thinking about since the moment I put it down. With its beautiful language and a tough subject readers won't be able to put Thicker Than Water down.
The full review can be found at The Book Bratz
Naturally I first attracted to the cover of this book, and come on! Who wouldn't be!? It is beautiful. So very beautiful.
Lately I been struggling getting into some books, so when I picked this one up I was crossing my fingers that I wouldn't have the same problem. 3% into the book I was already texting Jessica about how much I was loving it. It was fun to read, but imagine such a world!
Westie, our main character lost her arm to cannibals (Yes, cannibals!) When she was a young girl. In that very same attack her parents and brother were also killed. It was easy to see why Westie was desperate to find out who murdered her family. But for someone who is allowed to leave home for months on end to hunt these cannibals down, she is very stupid. Now, I am all for flawed characters, and that is exactly what Westie is, so despite her immense stupidity I couldn't help but like her.
Modesto gives you a lot of information and world building in one book, but it is all straight forward and make sense, (Sometimes not in the moment but in the end it does!) You often see books that cram in too much and it doesn't work out, Revenge and the Wild was not like that. There are so many amazing elements and different things combined that will make you scratch your head and ask "What does this have to do with the story?" but it all just fits together like some magical puzzle.
I can't wait to read more from Michelle in the future (Maybe more of the Revenge and the Wild world?), her story was unique and interesting and is perfect for for fans of the unusual.
*All quotes are taken from an uncorrected copy of the novel and will be checked against the finished book upon release.*
Naturally I first attracted to the cover of this book, and come on! Who wouldn't be!? It is beautiful. So very beautiful.
Lately I been struggling getting into some books, so when I picked this one up I was crossing my fingers that I wouldn't have the same problem. 3% into the book I was already texting Jessica about how much I was loving it. It was fun to read, but imagine such a world!
"I don't think he likes me running my hands through his hair, but how was I supposed to know he was a male? I thought all the hitting was some sort of creature foreplay."
Westie, our main character lost her arm to cannibals (Yes, cannibals!) When she was a young girl. In that very same attack her parents and brother were also killed. It was easy to see why Westie was desperate to find out who murdered her family. But for someone who is allowed to leave home for months on end to hunt these cannibals down, she is very stupid. Now, I am all for flawed characters, and that is exactly what Westie is, so despite her immense stupidity I couldn't help but like her.
"She should stay in. A closet, perhaps, something soundproofed, preferably."
Modesto gives you a lot of information and world building in one book, but it is all straight forward and make sense, (Sometimes not in the moment but in the end it does!) You often see books that cram in too much and it doesn't work out, Revenge and the Wild was not like that. There are so many amazing elements and different things combined that will make you scratch your head and ask "What does this have to do with the story?" but it all just fits together like some magical puzzle.
I can't wait to read more from Michelle in the future (Maybe more of the Revenge and the Wild world?), her story was unique and interesting and is perfect for for fans of the unusual.
*All quotes are taken from an uncorrected copy of the novel and will be checked against the finished book upon release.*
The full review + more can be found at The Book Bratz
The writing in this book was a beautiful mix of cultures, legends and adventure that came together in a perfect harmony to create a unique story. I did expect something a little different based off the summary of The Girl From Everywhere but I am equally content with what Heidi has given her readers.
I enjoyed Nix's character, as well as all the other characters that were introduced. Nix is a member on the Temptation, a ship her father uses to travel through time. Yes, time travel. But Nix's father who is obsessed with traveling back to the time before the love of his life died, is unconsciously threatening Nix's existence. A big part of this story was Nix's struggle with Slate. (her father) In his obsession to find the map that will take him back to Nix's mother he has driven himself mad. Naturally failing to be much of a father to Nix. I can understand why she struggled to love her father, and wanted to jump ship as soon as she learned how to navigate a ship herself.
I do enjoy a romance in the books that I read, but I dislike when that is the biggest focus. In the case of The Girl From Everywhere the romance was there but pushed to the back. Kashmir, one of the deck hands on the Temptation and Nix's best friend falls into the role of a love interest from the beginning. There is just something about their encounters. Then there is Mr. Hart a young man who calls the island home. I liked Kashmir a lot better.
Heidi has said that The Girl From Everywhere could be read as a stand alone but there will be a second book that picks up from where Nix's story left off. Overall this story is one that I won't be able to recommend enough!
The writing in this book was a beautiful mix of cultures, legends and adventure that came together in a perfect harmony to create a unique story. I did expect something a little different based off the summary of The Girl From Everywhere but I am equally content with what Heidi has given her readers.
I enjoyed Nix's character, as well as all the other characters that were introduced. Nix is a member on the Temptation, a ship her father uses to travel through time. Yes, time travel. But Nix's father who is obsessed with traveling back to the time before the love of his life died, is unconsciously threatening Nix's existence. A big part of this story was Nix's struggle with Slate. (her father) In his obsession to find the map that will take him back to Nix's mother he has driven himself mad. Naturally failing to be much of a father to Nix. I can understand why she struggled to love her father, and wanted to jump ship as soon as she learned how to navigate a ship herself.
I do enjoy a romance in the books that I read, but I dislike when that is the biggest focus. In the case of The Girl From Everywhere the romance was there but pushed to the back. Kashmir, one of the deck hands on the Temptation and Nix's best friend falls into the role of a love interest from the beginning. There is just something about their encounters. Then there is Mr. Hart a young man who calls the island home. I liked Kashmir a lot better.
Heidi has said that The Girl From Everywhere could be read as a stand alone but there will be a second book that picks up from where Nix's story left off. Overall this story is one that I won't be able to recommend enough!
The full review + more can be found at The Book Bratz !
Initially when I finished this book, I was a bit frustrated because it was cliffhangery and there was no news about a sequel. But after talking to Kelly on twitter she confirmed that her and Tarun have a trilogy planned. So after lots of squealing, I was comforted with the fact that this may not be the end of it for Sebastian and Evelyn. (Crossing my fingers real hard for that ship not to sink on me!)
I have a think about historical fiction books, I am either going to love them or hate them. There is never an in between. I FREAKING LOVED THESE VICIOUS MASKS. Badass heroine. Dark, mysterious boys. A good love triangle. Tons of snarky banter. It contained all the elements that I love in a good story.
Evelyn made the list of my favorite female characters of this year. She is determined, sharp tongued and brave. When her sister goes missing under mysterious circumstances Evelyn steps up to look for her. Since her parents only care about how they look to the other families in society and Evelyn doesn't she goes off to London to find Rose. Evelyn is extremely sarcastic and in the Victorian era it was definitely not getting her any friends.
Now when I say love triangle I am using that term VERY loosely so please don't be scared off that term. It goes like this: Evelyn has no interest in getting married but her mother wants her too. Mr. Kent (Evelyn's friend) is in love with her. But then at a party Evelyn meets Sebastian who she doesn't like because he is dark, broody, and mystery. But when Rose goes missing and Mr. Kent agrees to take Evelyn to London to search, Sebastian shows up also searching. Suddenly Evelyn has this strange connection to Sebastian. Mr. Kent confesses his love for Evelyn. IT'S COMPLICATED, OKAY? I ship Evelyn and Sebastian really hard though. So I am begging for this ship not to sink on me.
The only thing I wish was covered more in the book was Saltation. Saltation is the reason that Evelyn, Rose, and all the other characters have their powers. It is an evolutionary thing that skips generations. Powers of those who are affected typically peak at the age of 14-16. But there are so many questions about it that aren't answered. What causes it? Is it a new race of humans? More of the common things, that you thing aren't really answered. It is such an interesting concept that I really can't help but want to know more.
Overall I really loved this book and I can't wait until the second book comes out. Kelly and Tarun are killing their readers with a painful cliffhanger that left my heart hurting after the long journey Evelyn and the reader has been on.
Initially when I finished this book, I was a bit frustrated because it was cliffhangery and there was no news about a sequel. But after talking to Kelly on twitter she confirmed that her and Tarun have a trilogy planned. So after lots of squealing, I was comforted with the fact that this may not be the end of it for Sebastian and Evelyn. (Crossing my fingers real hard for that ship not to sink on me!)
I have a think about historical fiction books, I am either going to love them or hate them. There is never an in between. I FREAKING LOVED THESE VICIOUS MASKS. Badass heroine. Dark, mysterious boys. A good love triangle. Tons of snarky banter. It contained all the elements that I love in a good story.
Evelyn made the list of my favorite female characters of this year. She is determined, sharp tongued and brave. When her sister goes missing under mysterious circumstances Evelyn steps up to look for her. Since her parents only care about how they look to the other families in society and Evelyn doesn't she goes off to London to find Rose. Evelyn is extremely sarcastic and in the Victorian era it was definitely not getting her any friends.
Now when I say love triangle I am using that term VERY loosely so please don't be scared off that term. It goes like this: Evelyn has no interest in getting married but her mother wants her too. Mr. Kent (Evelyn's friend) is in love with her. But then at a party Evelyn meets Sebastian who she doesn't like because he is dark, broody, and mystery. But when Rose goes missing and Mr. Kent agrees to take Evelyn to London to search, Sebastian shows up also searching. Suddenly Evelyn has this strange connection to Sebastian. Mr. Kent confesses his love for Evelyn. IT'S COMPLICATED, OKAY? I ship Evelyn and Sebastian really hard though. So I am begging for this ship not to sink on me.
The only thing I wish was covered more in the book was Saltation. Saltation is the reason that Evelyn, Rose, and all the other characters have their powers. It is an evolutionary thing that skips generations. Powers of those who are affected typically peak at the age of 14-16. But there are so many questions about it that aren't answered. What causes it? Is it a new race of humans? More of the common things, that you thing aren't really answered. It is such an interesting concept that I really can't help but want to know more.
Overall I really loved this book and I can't wait until the second book comes out. Kelly and Tarun are killing their readers with a painful cliffhanger that left my heart hurting after the long journey Evelyn and the reader has been on.
The full review + more can be found at The Book Bratz !
Hehe. Funny story. I DNFed this book the first time I read it. Yeah, I know. I was 23% in and I just wasn't feeling it so I put it to the side and that was it. Fast forward two weeks and I saw some people talking about it, and how they really liked it. So, I figured I might as well give it another shot. I AM SO THANKFUL I DID! The first 40% was a little rocky for me but once I pushed past it I was definitely into the world that Sophie created for her readers.
Luna was a likable character, there was an innocence to her because she was locked away in a tower all her life. I didn't love her, but I didn't hate her. I blame her naivety of things on her caretakers because they wouldn't let her out of the castle. The world is cloaked in darkness, and only once a day for an hour there is a little bit of light. In the darkness lurks horrible creatures call Dwellers that feast on the flesh of living creatures. During the light the bury themselves in the ground. But Luna is also blind, which isn't revealed until you're a few chapters in. Personally I think Luna needs a lot of growth as a character, and I am hoping to see that in the next book.
When I first read this book I was catching whiff of insta-love and I didn't like that. I think that is what scared me away. But it isn't insta-love. It is more of curiosity and an infatuation with Fowler. Imagine being locked away all your life, never meeting anyone else your age. You would be curious right? I'm thinking it was more that they anything else. I could be totally wrong with that observation though.
The world building was well done. Sophie pulled elements from our world, but also created other elements to create post apocalyptic fantasy world. The Dwellers were an interesting concept, an I hope there will be more of them in the next book. Curiosity is making me wonder where they came from. Were they once human? Or something that evolved over time? Another thing I found cool was the bats that now grew to be four feet tall, can you image that? I never knew what to expect in this world next, when I thought it couldn't get stranger it did.
Overall I did like this book and will be looking for the next one when it comes available. Sophie leaves the book off with a painful cliffhanger, and after investing a few hours in this world I would really like to see what is going to happen.
Hehe. Funny story. I DNFed this book the first time I read it. Yeah, I know. I was 23% in and I just wasn't feeling it so I put it to the side and that was it. Fast forward two weeks and I saw some people talking about it, and how they really liked it. So, I figured I might as well give it another shot. I AM SO THANKFUL I DID! The first 40% was a little rocky for me but once I pushed past it I was definitely into the world that Sophie created for her readers.
Luna was a likable character, there was an innocence to her because she was locked away in a tower all her life. I didn't love her, but I didn't hate her. I blame her naivety of things on her caretakers because they wouldn't let her out of the castle. The world is cloaked in darkness, and only once a day for an hour there is a little bit of light. In the darkness lurks horrible creatures call Dwellers that feast on the flesh of living creatures. During the light the bury themselves in the ground. But Luna is also blind, which isn't revealed until you're a few chapters in. Personally I think Luna needs a lot of growth as a character, and I am hoping to see that in the next book.
When I first read this book I was catching whiff of insta-love and I didn't like that. I think that is what scared me away. But it isn't insta-love. It is more of curiosity and an infatuation with Fowler. Imagine being locked away all your life, never meeting anyone else your age. You would be curious right? I'm thinking it was more that they anything else. I could be totally wrong with that observation though.
The world building was well done. Sophie pulled elements from our world, but also created other elements to create post apocalyptic fantasy world. The Dwellers were an interesting concept, an I hope there will be more of them in the next book. Curiosity is making me wonder where they came from. Were they once human? Or something that evolved over time? Another thing I found cool was the bats that now grew to be four feet tall, can you image that? I never knew what to expect in this world next, when I thought it couldn't get stranger it did.
Overall I did like this book and will be looking for the next one when it comes available. Sophie leaves the book off with a painful cliffhanger, and after investing a few hours in this world I would really like to see what is going to happen.
The full review + more can be found at The Book Bratz
This is such a complicated and intricate book to talk about. There is much that I want to talk about, but I can't because I don't do spoiler heavy reviews. But, Oh my God, this book was fantastic. When I first saw the cover for The Shadow Queen when Epicreads released it, I knew I had to get me hands on this book (But that was just a serious case of cover lust.) Later when I downloaded this book onto my kindle from Edelweiss, I was intimated that it was 400 pages. (Long books intimidate me and I never tend to finish them.) But I finished this book in two sittings, and was so disappointed that it was over.
The Shadow Queen is split up into three POVs: Lorelai (The princess), Kol (Dragon/huntsman), and Irina (The wicked queen of Ravenspire)
Lorelai: I seriously love Lorelai. In most YA herione's they are terrified of dying. They do everything possible, to keep them from that fate. Lorelai is willing to loose her life in order to save her kingdom, and because of that I can't help but respect her. She is incredibly fierce, and loyal to the people she loves. She is a natural born leader, and it really showed through out the novel.
Kol: Oh, how I love Kole. First off, he is a dragon. How freaking cool is that!? After the Orge war kills his family, Kol has to step up and be king. A role he takes reluctantly. How Lorelai is dedicated to her kingdom Kol is dedicated to Eldr and keeping his people alive and safe from the war. With striking a deal with Irina to save his kingdom, he has to find Lorelai. Only he doesn't know its the girl who saved his life days before.
Irina: I really enjoyed being in the head of our villain. I don't think she was always a horrible person. But I pity her, for what she thought she needed to do to run Ravenspire or how she killed hundreds of people to keep her magic.
I've always enjoyed the world building in Redwine's books. It is unique, especially with the aspects of magic. Though I have a little bit of confusion surrounding the magic and how it worked, it was an interesting twist to see who was capable of it. The Dragoni were also a cool aspects, I don't know about you but I don't recall dragons in Snow White.
Overall I can't wait for the next book in the Ravespire series. It is a companion novel, so there won't be more or Lorelai's story but Redwine did a great job at wrapping The Shadow Queen.
This is such a complicated and intricate book to talk about. There is much that I want to talk about, but I can't because I don't do spoiler heavy reviews. But, Oh my God, this book was fantastic. When I first saw the cover for The Shadow Queen when Epicreads released it, I knew I had to get me hands on this book (But that was just a serious case of cover lust.) Later when I downloaded this book onto my kindle from Edelweiss, I was intimated that it was 400 pages. (Long books intimidate me and I never tend to finish them.) But I finished this book in two sittings, and was so disappointed that it was over.
The Shadow Queen is split up into three POVs: Lorelai (The princess), Kol (Dragon/huntsman), and Irina (The wicked queen of Ravenspire)
Lorelai: I seriously love Lorelai. In most YA herione's they are terrified of dying. They do everything possible, to keep them from that fate. Lorelai is willing to loose her life in order to save her kingdom, and because of that I can't help but respect her. She is incredibly fierce, and loyal to the people she loves. She is a natural born leader, and it really showed through out the novel.
Kol: Oh, how I love Kole. First off, he is a dragon. How freaking cool is that!? After the Orge war kills his family, Kol has to step up and be king. A role he takes reluctantly. How Lorelai is dedicated to her kingdom Kol is dedicated to Eldr and keeping his people alive and safe from the war. With striking a deal with Irina to save his kingdom, he has to find Lorelai. Only he doesn't know its the girl who saved his life days before.
Irina: I really enjoyed being in the head of our villain. I don't think she was always a horrible person. But I pity her, for what she thought she needed to do to run Ravenspire or how she killed hundreds of people to keep her magic.
I've always enjoyed the world building in Redwine's books. It is unique, especially with the aspects of magic. Though I have a little bit of confusion surrounding the magic and how it worked, it was an interesting twist to see who was capable of it. The Dragoni were also a cool aspects, I don't know about you but I don't recall dragons in Snow White.
Overall I can't wait for the next book in the Ravespire series. It is a companion novel, so there won't be more or Lorelai's story but Redwine did a great job at wrapping The Shadow Queen.
The full review + more can be found at The Book Bratz
This book screwed with my head big time. It has been three days since I finished it and I am still not sure what to say. It definitely wasn't what I expected it to be. I really love things like hidden locations and archaeological digs and the mystery that surrounds those situations. Like, the Romonav family in Russia in 1918. I love those things. So, I wasn't expecting the fantasy aspect.
Anouk is bitter, mean and all around a horrible person to be around. I wasn't able to form a connect with her through out the entirety of the book. Anouk doesn't have a great family life, so when she receives a letter in the mail for this historical dig she jumps at the opportunity to leave home. From the moment she met the other teens she would be working with (Will, Lilly, Jules, and Hayden) she finds something to hate about each of them. Though I didn't like Anouk, she did warm up towards her small group of friends at the end of the novel.
Most time characterization is everything to me. If I don't like the main character I won't finish the book (most time.) But the plot was intriguing and a page turner, so continued on. Reading this in the dead of night wasn't the brightest idea. I frighten easily and there were several scenes in A Drop of Night that sent chills down my spine.
I can't talk much about this book with out ruining it. It runs big on the mystery. Overall I did like A Drop of Night enough to continue on with it. But, if I had a choice to read this book again I wouldn't.
This book screwed with my head big time. It has been three days since I finished it and I am still not sure what to say. It definitely wasn't what I expected it to be. I really love things like hidden locations and archaeological digs and the mystery that surrounds those situations. Like, the Romonav family in Russia in 1918. I love those things. So, I wasn't expecting the fantasy aspect.
Anouk is bitter, mean and all around a horrible person to be around. I wasn't able to form a connect with her through out the entirety of the book. Anouk doesn't have a great family life, so when she receives a letter in the mail for this historical dig she jumps at the opportunity to leave home. From the moment she met the other teens she would be working with (Will, Lilly, Jules, and Hayden) she finds something to hate about each of them. Though I didn't like Anouk, she did warm up towards her small group of friends at the end of the novel.
Most time characterization is everything to me. If I don't like the main character I won't finish the book (most time.) But the plot was intriguing and a page turner, so continued on. Reading this in the dead of night wasn't the brightest idea. I frighten easily and there were several scenes in A Drop of Night that sent chills down my spine.
I can't talk much about this book with out ruining it. It runs big on the mystery. Overall I did like A Drop of Night enough to continue on with it. But, if I had a choice to read this book again I wouldn't.