4.5/5 Would have been a full five if there'd just been more closure on certain fronts.
Ockler's writing is so lyrical and magical; I had no problem bel4.5/5 Would have been a full five if there'd just been more closure on certain fronts.
Ockler's writing is so lyrical and magical; I had no problem believing that this is a retelling of The Little Mermaid. It was also so wonderful to see a diverse MC, especially one that literally can't speak. A wonderful summer read that was fun, but also tackled some serious issues. Bravo, Ockler. Bravo!...more
While I felt like there were parts of the book that could've been better and more realistic, overall I loved this debut novel. Such a unique story andWhile I felt like there were parts of the book that could've been better and more realistic, overall I loved this debut novel. Such a unique story and had just the right mix of all different types of relationships. I can't wait to see more from this author!...more
Probably closer to a 3.5/5. The plot was decent enough, and I enjoyed the level of smexiness. Plus, it reminded me a little of Beauty and the Beast wiProbably closer to a 3.5/5. The plot was decent enough, and I enjoyed the level of smexiness. Plus, it reminded me a little of Beauty and the Beast with the Stockholm syndrome tone....more
First off, Alex is one of the most unreliable narrators that I've ever had the pleasure of reading, and it just endured Oh wow, this book. This. Book!
First off, Alex is one of the most unreliable narrators that I've ever had the pleasure of reading, and it just endured her to me more! Second, everything about this book is gold! We get all the drama of our MC being schizophrenic and everything that entails in a teenager, but also there's this mystery element to it that has nothing to do with her mental illness.
I loved everything about this book, and I couldn't have been happier with the ending. Truly well done!...more
This book touched on some really interesting things, and while the situation was because of the kidnapping, I could other applications. Truly a great This book touched on some really interesting things, and while the situation was because of the kidnapping, I could other applications. Truly a great read!...more
I'm not sure how I really feel about this book, and that's mostly because I love and hate what happened at the end. That's actually the reason for me I'm not sure how I really feel about this book, and that's mostly because I love and hate what happened at the end. That's actually the reason for me giving it 4/5 stars. We spend so much time focusing on one thing in this book, and it overshadowed a lot of things, and then it ends up not really mattering in the end. You'll see what I mean when you read this. And I definitely think you should read this book. It deals with loss and heartache, panic attacks and losing yourself in the grief. I really enjoyed the ride that this book took me on, I just wish it had ended differently....more
I'm literally still crying. It's going to take me a long time to review this book. I'm not even sure I CAN review it. All I know is that it needs to beI'm literally still crying. It's going to take me a long time to review this book. I'm not even sure I CAN review it. All I know is that it needs to be read. In fact this may be one of the most important books I've ever read. Remember that you are not alone....more
Ugh this book made me have all the feels! Like many contemporaries, I was hoping for a bit more substance, but it made me cry on multiple occasi4.5/5
Ugh this book made me have all the feels! Like many contemporaries, I was hoping for a bit more substance, but it made me cry on multiple occasions, and it was really just a beautiful story....more
Oh wow, this book! When I saw that this book wasn't being published by the same publisher that brought us her Across the Universe series (Razorbill, aOh wow, this book! When I saw that this book wasn't being published by the same publisher that brought us her Across the Universe series (Razorbill, a subset of Penguin), I thought that it was because it must not be that good. But, honestly, I liked it just as much if not more than her other series. Actually I still haven't read the final book in her Across the Universe series (which I'm really motivated to do now!). This book was all I'd hoped for and so much more. The twists were in true Beth Revis fashion, and the romance was more complicated that I thought it'd be. Overall, I really enjoyed this book! Revis is truly a master of sci-fi!...more
This book was so frustrating, but in a good way. Gah, the tension!! I just wish there'd been more character development with the families. They felt vThis book was so frustrating, but in a good way. Gah, the tension!! I just wish there'd been more character development with the families. They felt very flat to me... Otherwise, a quick and utterly fantastic read!...more
There was a point where the author couldn't taken it a certain way (a way that I'm so tired of YA authors doing these daysTHIS SERIES IS SO GOOD!!!!!!
There was a point where the author couldn't taken it a certain way (a way that I'm so tired of YA authors doing these days), but she didn't and I was so happy. This series is so perfect! Am I the only one that could see these books on Starz or HBO as a mini-series? It would translate so well to screen....more
Slightly predictable but still really good! This is actually my first Jus Accardo book, and I'm excited to read more!Slightly predictable but still really good! This is actually my first Jus Accardo book, and I'm excited to read more!...more
I wanted to like this book; I really did. But the problems I had with it are big ones.
1. Lack of normally-conjunctive words, especially when speaking.I wanted to like this book; I really did. But the problems I had with it are big ones.
1. Lack of normally-conjunctive words, especially when speaking. 2. Cheesy to the point of being annoying. 3. Parts of it were a lot like Twilight and not in a good way. 4. The writing just felt unpolished.
The idea was really solid, and there were a couple surprises, but overall it could've been better. Not sure if I'll continue the series or not......more
I could totally feel her pain; it was almost palpable on the page! I think we've all felt something similar, though her problem definitely needed someI could totally feel her pain; it was almost palpable on the page! I think we've all felt something similar, though her problem definitely needed some help. I feel like if I was a child of divorce, I'd understand more what she was going through with her dad, and I'd hoped that he wouldn't remain an ass until the very end because I have a great relationship with my dad.
I really loved the second-person POV! It works really well for a mystery thriller like this one. I did, however, have a small problem with the twists.I really loved the second-person POV! It works really well for a mystery thriller like this one. I did, however, have a small problem with the twists. There was one right near the end I wasn't expecting, but there was another that the character guessed early on and it ended up being true. I guess I wish there'd been a little more mystery on that part, but with the cliffhanger, I can't wait to read the second book of what I believe is a duology. Either way, Anna Carey's new book really blew me away!...more
