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The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
0.0
I expected so much more from this book, but it ended up being a complete disappointment. After reading it, I am really perplexed as to why it has such a high rating around here.
I didn't really find anything interesting about either of the main characters. Addie is vain and self-centred, to the point where it becomes ridiculous. She learns Latin for some reason and travels to central Europe, specifically between England, France, and Germany, while failing to see the socio-economic situation around her. She constantly complains about how difficult it is to be a woman, while at the same time she is white and pretty, and as it seems, she effortlessly charms pretty much any person she likes. Moreover, for someone who has lived for more than 300 years, she is childish and boring, and her life is honestly so indifferent. I expected so much more from this lifetime: epic love stories, art, mysteries, and suspense. Instead, the only thing I got was Addie walking, nagging, and being teleported to the same three places in central Europe by Luc. I mean, three centuries, and you aren't interested in visiting the Mediterranean countries? Asia? Afrika? Nothing?
Henry was so incredibly boring, and his decisions made zero sense. He was there only as an attempt to try and give a little more depth and meaning to Addie's life, with poor results. Both Addie and Henry want to be that bigger-than-life kind of person, even though they fail miserably at it since they simply aren't. Instead, they are immature and flat, failing to elicit any feelings of sympathy or at least interest on the reader's part. Honestly, the only characters I was interested in were Estelle and Luc, and we got almost no information about them.
There wasn't really any plot, and the whole reading felt monotonous. The book was unnecessary, long, and repetitive; even though the idea behind it was rich, the execution was simply poor, and I ended up wasting my time with this one. I was utterly untouched by the end, and after the third chapter, I just wanted it to be finished
I didn't really find anything interesting about either of the main characters. Addie is vain and self-centred, to the point where it becomes ridiculous. She learns Latin for some reason and travels to central Europe, specifically between England, France, and Germany, while failing to see the socio-economic situation around her. She constantly complains about how difficult it is to be a woman, while at the same time she is white and pretty, and as it seems, she effortlessly charms pretty much any person she likes. Moreover, for someone who has lived for more than 300 years, she is childish and boring, and her life is honestly so indifferent. I expected so much more from this lifetime: epic love stories, art, mysteries, and suspense. Instead, the only thing I got was Addie walking, nagging, and being teleported to the same three places in central Europe by Luc. I mean, three centuries, and you aren't interested in visiting the Mediterranean countries? Asia? Afrika? Nothing?
Henry was so incredibly boring, and his decisions made zero sense. He was there only as an attempt to try and give a little more depth and meaning to Addie's life, with poor results. Both Addie and Henry want to be that bigger-than-life kind of person, even though they fail miserably at it since they simply aren't. Instead, they are immature and flat, failing to elicit any feelings of sympathy or at least interest on the reader's part. Honestly, the only characters I was interested in were Estelle and Luc, and we got almost no information about them.
There wasn't really any plot, and the whole reading felt monotonous. The book was unnecessary, long, and repetitive; even though the idea behind it was rich, the execution was simply poor, and I ended up wasting my time with this one. I was utterly untouched by the end, and after the third chapter, I just wanted it to be finished
An Education in Malice by S.T. Gibson
2.0
There was no academia whatsoever in this book. All the chances a boarding school offers and nothing was utilised.
We don't actually get to know a lot about the characters so you can't be super interested in them.
It was sensual from place to place but overall this book was disappointing.
We don't actually get to know a lot about the characters so you can't be super interested in them.
It was sensual from place to place but overall this book was disappointing.
Something to Talk About by Meryl Wilsner
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 33%.
I wanted to like this book so much but I ended up dnfing it at 33% but it couldn't take it anymore. The characters felt kind of flat and the plot moved on unbearably slowly.
Girlhood by Cat Clarke
4.0
This book both was and wasn't what I expected but the overall reading experience was very nice.
The writing style is addictive and I found the fact that we know Harper's secret right from the start instead of guessing until mid-book especially refreshing. Don't get me wrong, there are ways to do this right, but I have come to hate it when I read a book from a character's pov and I just have no idea what is actually going on in their mind.
The plot twist of the end was mostly unexpected and the epilogue was very hopeful, as the turn of events surprised me in the most pleasant way.
Overall I liked it very much and I'm glad I read it.
The writing style is addictive and I found the fact that we know Harper's secret right from the start instead of guessing until mid-book especially refreshing. Don't get me wrong, there are ways to do this right, but I have come to hate it when I read a book from a character's pov and I just have no idea what is actually going on in their mind.
The plot twist of the end was mostly unexpected and the epilogue was very hopeful, as the turn of events surprised me in the most pleasant way.
Overall I liked it very much and I'm glad I read it.
A Lesson in Vengeance by Victoria Lee
2.0
Even though this book had a very intriguing plot description I ended up not liking it.
It started out okay but progressively it completely lost me. The characters felt flat and boring and I ended up not understanding them and honestly not caring all too much about them. I'm disappointed because it had a great breeding ground for absolute success.
It started out okay but progressively it completely lost me. The characters felt flat and boring and I ended up not understanding them and honestly not caring all too much about them. I'm disappointed because it had a great breeding ground for absolute success.
All In by Jennifer Lynn Barnes
4.0
Who would have guessed that this would become one of my favourite series? Surely not me, I was sure I would be disappointed.
I enjoyed this book very much. The only thing I disliked it all the redundant repetition in the middle part. They kept saying the same and same things without any actual reason for it. It even made the whole 'Cassie Vs Dean perspective on UNSUBS' thing that I love tiring.
It's okay though cause the ending really paid off and I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
Up until now I have read each and every one of these books in the span of some consecutive hours and I don't think this is going to stop any time soon.
I enjoyed this book very much. The only thing I disliked it all the redundant repetition in the middle part. They kept saying the same and same things without any actual reason for it. It even made the whole 'Cassie Vs Dean perspective on UNSUBS' thing that I love tiring.
It's okay though cause the ending really paid off and I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series.
Up until now I have read each and every one of these books in the span of some consecutive hours and I don't think this is going to stop any time soon.