tashreads2manybooks's Reviews (1.06k)

Poking fun at supernatural YA novels - what's not to love ;) Very enjoyable read.

2.5 stars. After a solid, gripping beginning, I felt the ending fell very flat. I finished the story and checked that my copy actually had all the pages.

This book is like a steam train. It starts off very slowly, but as it gains momentum, it is very difficult to stop. An intriguing and powerful examination into discrimination and parental expectations.

I was expecting this book to be quirky and interesting, but it was rather a chore to finish. The only reason I did finish it was to see if it would become quirky and interesting...

Not very well written with a cliched villain who divulges his / her evil plan and says things like "I'm the executioner". Still an enjoyable easy read.

Did Not Finish. Disjointed and boring. Reading was a chore.

Oh Margaret Atwood, I'd read a telephone directory if you wrote it.

Very disappointed. I expected a fresh take on the Austen original, but instead all I got was a poorly written replica of the original with iPods, Twitter and Facebook thrown in to make it seem more current.

If it was set in the current day, surely not everyone would be getting married in their late teens. And be relying on mommy for their money? Surely the women would get real, professional jobs and not simply wish to marry well?

I have a sneaking suspicion that I was emotionally manipulated through most of this novel. Oh well, it obviously worked. Kudos Ms. Hannah :)