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dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have never been more convinced that the main characters are simply not for each other.
Romance is one of my preferred genres and I can say that no story so far has convinced me so clearly that Aiden is simply not the man for Claire.
Miscommunication trope alert! Although one of the most hated tropes, it can be very well written and take the story in a whole new perspective, in this one it was a rock, a very heavy rock, that dragged them to the bottom.
But I digress.
The beginning was very promising. A broken heart, a high school love, a second chance, all the elements of the love equation were there. I was quite happy with the dialogue, which is the major part of how the book was written. My first complaint was the length of the chapters. They were just too short. I personally don't like long chapters but this was equally distracting to read. The POV (each a separate chapter) would change so often within the same scene. A 300+ page book has almost 100 chapters? But ok, that is something I could accept for the sake of a good story. Then came up another problem, the plot was a bit rushed but, we just started, everything is ok and I still like the writing style, let's continue. And then everything started to go downhill. Plot holes, weak world-building, side characters were cardboard, and then at the end, like a cherry on the top, the miscommunication trope which was one of the worst I've read. Like I said at the beginning, I just don't think these people are meant for each other, period.
But, what I have to emphasize, is that regardless of everything, the writing style especially the dialog, was really great. Easy to read, fast, organic.
I just think that this book could have had a much better story if it had gone through just one more edit.
I received this book as a dARC via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
Romance is one of my preferred genres and I can say that no story so far has convinced me so clearly that Aiden is simply not the man for Claire.
But I digress.
The beginning was very promising. A broken heart, a high school love, a second chance, all the elements of the love equation were there. I was quite happy with the dialogue, which is the major part of how the book was written. My first complaint was the length of the chapters. They were just too short. I personally don't like long chapters but this was equally distracting to read. The POV (each a separate chapter) would change so often within the same scene. A 300+ page book has almost 100 chapters? But ok, that is something I could accept for the sake of a good story. Then came up another problem, the plot was a bit rushed but, we just started, everything is ok and I still like the writing style, let's continue. And then everything started to go downhill. Plot holes, weak world-building, side characters were cardboard, and then at the end, like a cherry on the top, the miscommunication trope which was one of the worst I've read. Like I said at the beginning, I just don't think these people are meant for each other, period.
But, what I have to emphasize, is that regardless of everything, the writing style especially the dialog, was really great. Easy to read, fast, organic.
I just think that this book could have had a much better story if it had gone through just one more edit.
I received this book as a dARC via NetGalley and this is my honest opinion.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
dark
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was pleasantly surprised by this story.
The novella did a perfect job of setting an opening to a new world and raising the interest of the reader.
The story was perfectly paced, although the characters were not deeply developed, for this kind of story it was just right. It was a story about trust and the dilemma of choosing to believe in existance of good people and take a risk or choosing a lonesome life and being safe.
I see this story as a brief backstory of a monster in this new world and its reasons for destruction. A sad story of the birthing of a monster. We'll see if my theory was right :) I will definitely continue reading this series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
The novella did a perfect job of setting an opening to a new world and raising the interest of the reader.
The story was perfectly paced, although the characters were not deeply developed, for this kind of story it was just right. It was a story about trust and the dilemma of choosing to believe in existance of good people and take a risk or choosing a lonesome life and being safe.
I see this story as a brief backstory of a monster in this new world and its reasons for destruction. A sad story of the birthing of a monster. We'll see if my theory was right :) I will definitely continue reading this series.
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
informative
fast-paced
A book like this one provides any current or future parent of a teenage boy with a brief synopsis of what to look out for in the delicate period of teenagers growing up.
This is not a book that will solve current problems, but it can certainly help guide you toward a solution. The best time to read it is in the earliest ages of a boy's life, the perfect time when all these steps and tips can be introduced into a child's routine.
The only thing I would like to have seen more of in the book is the talk about the parents and their feelings that can appear during the growing up of a teenager and how to deal with them, where to find or ask for help if necessary.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
This is not a book that will solve current problems, but it can certainly help guide you toward a solution. The best time to read it is in the earliest ages of a boy's life, the perfect time when all these steps and tips can be introduced into a child's routine.
The only thing I would like to have seen more of in the book is the talk about the parents and their feelings that can appear during the growing up of a teenager and how to deal with them, where to find or ask for help if necessary.
I received a free copy of this book and am voluntarily leaving a review.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No