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A review by kjharrowick
Stolen by Marlena Frank
4.0
I was sent the ARC for this book by the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
What I loved:
The voice in this tale is strong and beautiful. From the first page, Shaleigh and her best friend leap off the page and pull readers into their visceral tale. I really connected with these characters and couldn't wait to find out what lurked in the abandoned building.
Why I disconnected:
20% into this book, the story changed directions. Shaleigh gets abducted from her life and pulled into a new world. As a lover of fantasy I was super excited for this part, but something shifted the moment the main character woke up. The pacing was suddenly very rushed, and all connection to Shaleigh and her plight seemed to vanish. I lost connection with the character as stuff happened rather quick but she didn't really react to her surroundings or her life anymore.
Overall:
My take on the story is very subjective, so grain of salt. I really wanted to be immersed in Shaleigh's new crazy world, but it didn't quite happen. However, I'm still giving this story 4- stars because the writing is beautiful, there's a strong vibe of Narnia present in the new land, and I think a lot of readers are going to love this tale. If anyone is on the fence about it, take a peek at the first few pages and see how wonderful the two best friends are.
What I loved:
The voice in this tale is strong and beautiful. From the first page, Shaleigh and her best friend leap off the page and pull readers into their visceral tale. I really connected with these characters and couldn't wait to find out what lurked in the abandoned building.
Why I disconnected:
20% into this book, the story changed directions. Shaleigh gets abducted from her life and pulled into a new world. As a lover of fantasy I was super excited for this part, but something shifted the moment the main character woke up. The pacing was suddenly very rushed, and all connection to Shaleigh and her plight seemed to vanish. I lost connection with the character as stuff happened rather quick but she didn't really react to her surroundings or her life anymore.
Overall:
My take on the story is very subjective, so grain of salt. I really wanted to be immersed in Shaleigh's new crazy world, but it didn't quite happen. However, I'm still giving this story 4- stars because the writing is beautiful, there's a strong vibe of Narnia present in the new land, and I think a lot of readers are going to love this tale. If anyone is on the fence about it, take a peek at the first few pages and see how wonderful the two best friends are.