This is a dystopian, and I don't enjoy too many dystopian but I chose to read this book as both a buddy read and a book for the TBRTakedown 2.0 challenge. I have not had this book long only a few weeks and decided to read it because I had heard some great things about the series. Now I am glad I did and I look forward to the rest of the books in this series.
This story is about a world after a second civil war over reproductive rights takes place. So between the ages of 13 and 18 parents can decide to have their children unwound where every part of them is transplanted into others who needs a specific part. Connor our main character has gotten to be too much for his parents and the sign him over to be unwound. Connor along with 2 other unwinds decide they will fight back.
I loved the whole concept of this of this story. So different from other dystopian novels I have read and that is what I love the most about this book. I also found there to be a lot going on, a lot of adventure and excitement. I felt like this was almost wrote with realism because this story is not so far fetched as you might think. I can se this happening in real life and it is a scary thought. It was a very thought provoking story that was very fluid and very easy to read.
The characters I thought were very well developed and I expect that they will develop even more throughout the series. I really enjoyed Connor's characters along with Risa. I think they were very realistic and believable. There were some I did not care for but overall I think they were well done and I look forward to further development.
I would recommend this to anyone really, but especially those who like Dystopian novels. It is not your normal dystopian and it has many different element added to the story that are enjoyable. I look forward to the rest of the series.
Friday, July 31, 2015
Thursday, July 30, 2015
The Cuckoo's Calling - Robert Galbraith - 3.5 stars
I read this book as a buddy read with a friend and also decided to use it for the TBRTakedown 2.0 because it would count for one of the challenges. I have had the book for a month or so and decided that it was time to read it. As we know this is written my J.K Rowling. It was different seeing her write in a different light from how she wrote with Harry Potter.
In this book we have a legendary model, Lula Landers, who has committed suicide as police have concluded. Her brother, John Bristow goes to Detective Cormoran Strike, a former soldier, telling him she would never commit suicide, that she was murdered and he wants to hire Strike to find the murderer. Cormoran, who is barely managing and currently fighting off creditors, agrees to take the case. The story goes rom there.
I enjoyed the plot of the story, I think it is well constructed. I did find some parts of the story pretty slow, mostly the part where Strike is reviewing the old case. I found it much more interesting when he began his own investigation. Once at that part the book became very fluid and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the story after that, however I found it to be a little predictable, and the ending seemed to be wrapped up too perfectly for me. It seemed that everything fell into place too smoothly for my tastes, but there was a little twist I did not expect so overall it was a good story.
I liked how flawed Strike was. To me this makes a character much more realistic and believable. He had several issues to work through that I think made him a stronger character. I also really enjoyed Robin's character. She was strong yet sympathetic, she knew when to push and when not to. She does have her own issues I think deep down, they were just not as prominent, not brought to the forefront. Maybe in the second book we will get a deeper look into Robin.
I will recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery, but be aware that this is an adult book and not YA. We see a completely different writing style with this book, and I think that is good. I am rating this book a 3.5 stars. I had to take a bit off for the slow parts, the predictability of the story and the 'too perfect' wrap up.
In this book we have a legendary model, Lula Landers, who has committed suicide as police have concluded. Her brother, John Bristow goes to Detective Cormoran Strike, a former soldier, telling him she would never commit suicide, that she was murdered and he wants to hire Strike to find the murderer. Cormoran, who is barely managing and currently fighting off creditors, agrees to take the case. The story goes rom there.
I enjoyed the plot of the story, I think it is well constructed. I did find some parts of the story pretty slow, mostly the part where Strike is reviewing the old case. I found it much more interesting when he began his own investigation. Once at that part the book became very fluid and easy to follow. I really enjoyed the story after that, however I found it to be a little predictable, and the ending seemed to be wrapped up too perfectly for me. It seemed that everything fell into place too smoothly for my tastes, but there was a little twist I did not expect so overall it was a good story.
I liked how flawed Strike was. To me this makes a character much more realistic and believable. He had several issues to work through that I think made him a stronger character. I also really enjoyed Robin's character. She was strong yet sympathetic, she knew when to push and when not to. She does have her own issues I think deep down, they were just not as prominent, not brought to the forefront. Maybe in the second book we will get a deeper look into Robin.
I will recommend this book to anyone who likes mystery, but be aware that this is an adult book and not YA. We see a completely different writing style with this book, and I think that is good. I am rating this book a 3.5 stars. I had to take a bit off for the slow parts, the predictability of the story and the 'too perfect' wrap up.
Monday, July 27, 2015
Fairest - Marissa Meyer - 4 stars
I chose to read Fairest for one of the challenges for the TBRTakedown 2.0. I have had this book for a couple of months and I decided to finally get to it since it is an important part of the Lunar Chronicles. This is book number 3.5 and comes before Winter that is to be released this November. I think it fits in so well after Cress and it plays an important role in the series.
In this book we have the story of our impressive Queen Levana. What her life was like before and during her early reign as Queen of Luna. A story that comes before Cinder, Scarlet and Cress. Again, a story of love, hate, and war. A story that almost makes you feel sorry for her and what she endured during her life.
I really enjoyed this part of the Lunar Chronicles. I loved getting the back story on Queen Levana as it does make readers see things a bit differently. It allows readers to get to the core of Queen Levana. I found a lot of questions I had about her were answered, and I found that to be very helpful. A great glimpse into her life to let readers know why she was the way she was. I enjoyed seeing things from a different perspective as well. I think it was well planned out and beautifully written.
Of course I loved the characters in this book and each of their roles. It was fun to see the backstory on Queen Levana, her husband, which we only get a glimpse of in Cinder, and also Selene as well. I thought it was great to see where they all started and who they were. I find the Queen to be a great villain, but I found it more fascinating as to why she is the villain that she is.
I have to recommend this book to anyone who is invested in the Lunar Chronicles, it is a must read, and it should be read as a 3.5 because it much more exciting that way. If you have not read the Lunar Chronicles then I think you should. It is well worth the read.
In this book we have the story of our impressive Queen Levana. What her life was like before and during her early reign as Queen of Luna. A story that comes before Cinder, Scarlet and Cress. Again, a story of love, hate, and war. A story that almost makes you feel sorry for her and what she endured during her life.
I really enjoyed this part of the Lunar Chronicles. I loved getting the back story on Queen Levana as it does make readers see things a bit differently. It allows readers to get to the core of Queen Levana. I found a lot of questions I had about her were answered, and I found that to be very helpful. A great glimpse into her life to let readers know why she was the way she was. I enjoyed seeing things from a different perspective as well. I think it was well planned out and beautifully written.
Of course I loved the characters in this book and each of their roles. It was fun to see the backstory on Queen Levana, her husband, which we only get a glimpse of in Cinder, and also Selene as well. I thought it was great to see where they all started and who they were. I find the Queen to be a great villain, but I found it more fascinating as to why she is the villain that she is.
I have to recommend this book to anyone who is invested in the Lunar Chronicles, it is a must read, and it should be read as a 3.5 because it much more exciting that way. If you have not read the Lunar Chronicles then I think you should. It is well worth the read.
Sunday, July 26, 2015
Deadline - Chris Crutcher - 3 stars
I decided to read this book for the TBRTakedown 2.0 read-a-thon for the challenge of 'Choose a book that has been on your shelves for over a year. Well try 3 years. I figured this would be a good one to choose for the challenge.
In this story you have 18 year old Ben wolf who finds out he has a year to live. He makes the decision to not have treatments just to get a little more time. He would rather live a great life for a year than to be sick from chemo treatments. The worst part of it, he does not tell anyone and bares this burden alone until he figures out he needs to learn to trust in people.
I really enjoyed the plotline of this book. For the most part it was an easy read and it kind of read like a memoir and that is ok, but I found that it was rather slow in some parts and did not pick up till the last 100 pages or so. So it did drag a bit for me, but when it did pick up it became very thought provoking. Like what would you do if you were told that you had a year to live? What would you do, or where would you go? Would you strive to help people, live on the edge, or not change anything at all?
The characters were ok. I did not find them to be particularly relatable but some of them were pretty likable. I did like the main character, Ben quite a lot and what he stood for. He made a lot of great points in the story and really was the thinker. There really was not any 'bad guys' in the story and I think that made the story a little less interesting. I like to have a mix between the two. Overall it was pretty good, but more towards the end of the book.
In this story you have 18 year old Ben wolf who finds out he has a year to live. He makes the decision to not have treatments just to get a little more time. He would rather live a great life for a year than to be sick from chemo treatments. The worst part of it, he does not tell anyone and bares this burden alone until he figures out he needs to learn to trust in people.
I really enjoyed the plotline of this book. For the most part it was an easy read and it kind of read like a memoir and that is ok, but I found that it was rather slow in some parts and did not pick up till the last 100 pages or so. So it did drag a bit for me, but when it did pick up it became very thought provoking. Like what would you do if you were told that you had a year to live? What would you do, or where would you go? Would you strive to help people, live on the edge, or not change anything at all?
The characters were ok. I did not find them to be particularly relatable but some of them were pretty likable. I did like the main character, Ben quite a lot and what he stood for. He made a lot of great points in the story and really was the thinker. There really was not any 'bad guys' in the story and I think that made the story a little less interesting. I like to have a mix between the two. Overall it was pretty good, but more towards the end of the book.
Saturday, July 25, 2015
Outlander - Diana Gabaldon - 5 stars
I read this book for a read along of the series and also used this book for the TBRTakedown 2.0. I have had this book for awhile as I do struggle with historical, but I am so glad I finally picked it up and was able to enjoy the many elements this book brings.
In this book we have Claire who is a former combat nurse. She reunites with her husband Frank by way of a second honeymoon they take in Scotland. She ends up walking through an ancient circle and finds herself transported back to the 1700's. She is faced with many things she did not think she would ever have witnessed in her lifetime.
Wow the plot of this story is amazing, and I was not sure what I would think of it since I do not do all that well with Historical or romance of which this book is based on. I have been pleasantly surprised by the writing style which is very fluid and very easy to read. I love that it flows so well and does not make me feel like it is slow and boring. There is plenty of action and excitement both in this story that keeps readers glued to the pages. It really makes me think about being in the 1700's and how difficult a time that would have been for women especially, but also the way criminals were handled for the smallest of things. I am pretty sure I could not go back to that time and survive.
What can I say about these characters, wow. They are developed so very well that it feels as though they are right here with me as I read. I love Claire and Jamie so much, definitely my favorites so far. I love how Claire can bring thoughts and ideas to Jamie and vice versa and how they learn and appreciate so much from one another. However, there were several times when I just did not even want to acknowledge Jamie and his ideas because they actually irritated and annoyed me. Which is why I said I found the 1700's to be difficult especially for women. When I read these parts of the book, I had to keep reminding myself of the time period. Either way, every one of the characters were beautifully written in this first installment and I can only see how they would get better and better with each book.
I recommend this book to everyone. Even if you struggle with historical or romance as I do, I would suggest giving this book/series a try, because it is so much more than just that. I don't think you will be sorry. I look forward to the rest of this series as well and I look forward to Jamie and Claire's continued journey.
In this book we have Claire who is a former combat nurse. She reunites with her husband Frank by way of a second honeymoon they take in Scotland. She ends up walking through an ancient circle and finds herself transported back to the 1700's. She is faced with many things she did not think she would ever have witnessed in her lifetime.
Wow the plot of this story is amazing, and I was not sure what I would think of it since I do not do all that well with Historical or romance of which this book is based on. I have been pleasantly surprised by the writing style which is very fluid and very easy to read. I love that it flows so well and does not make me feel like it is slow and boring. There is plenty of action and excitement both in this story that keeps readers glued to the pages. It really makes me think about being in the 1700's and how difficult a time that would have been for women especially, but also the way criminals were handled for the smallest of things. I am pretty sure I could not go back to that time and survive.
What can I say about these characters, wow. They are developed so very well that it feels as though they are right here with me as I read. I love Claire and Jamie so much, definitely my favorites so far. I love how Claire can bring thoughts and ideas to Jamie and vice versa and how they learn and appreciate so much from one another. However, there were several times when I just did not even want to acknowledge Jamie and his ideas because they actually irritated and annoyed me. Which is why I said I found the 1700's to be difficult especially for women. When I read these parts of the book, I had to keep reminding myself of the time period. Either way, every one of the characters were beautifully written in this first installment and I can only see how they would get better and better with each book.
I recommend this book to everyone. Even if you struggle with historical or romance as I do, I would suggest giving this book/series a try, because it is so much more than just that. I don't think you will be sorry. I look forward to the rest of this series as well and I look forward to Jamie and Claire's continued journey.
Monday, July 20, 2015
The Winter People - Jennifer McMahon - 4 stars
I received this book as a gift from my husband and I decided I wanted to read it right away because I have read other books by this author, The One I Left Behind, and Promise Not to Tell. I enjoyed both of those books and really enjoy the authors style of writing.
In this book we have Ruthie who lives with her mother, Alice, and Sister Fawn in West Hall, Vermont in an old farm house that belonged to a supposed mad woman named Sara Harrison Shea back in 1908. The town is known for odd disappearances both past and present and one evening Ruthie returns home to discover her own has disappeared. Ruthie and her sister start their search for clues as to where their mother has gone, thus a historical mystery is born.
I really enjoyed this story very much, with it's mix of creepy, mystery and supernatural elements. It was so very fluid and easy to read and follow. It has a great plot with both a historical aspect and present day blended together that kept me engaged throughout the entire story. I had no idea what I was going to discover with this book because it was not predictable at all and I found that very refreshing. I found it to be a journey into a darker side gone bad. I felt like the ending was a little incomplete and maybe rushed. I also felt like there were some cliffhangers that could lead to a future sequel, which may also explain the rushed ending.
The characters I feel were pretty well developed for the most part, but I feel like a prequel would be amazing for this story and would make the characters feel a little more realistic. I really liked Fawn in this story although she is not the main protagonist. I liked her role in this story and I liked her doll Mimi as well. I think that she is a great element to the story. Also I found Ruthie to be interesting as well, and how she handled the situations she was placed in considering she was just a teen. The only one I had a problem with really was Candace. I don't feel like her character was really needed in the story.
Overall I think this was a great story, with a plot that was quite different from what I have read before. I recommend this book to anyone who likes historical mystery and maybe even stories of a darker nature.
In this book we have Ruthie who lives with her mother, Alice, and Sister Fawn in West Hall, Vermont in an old farm house that belonged to a supposed mad woman named Sara Harrison Shea back in 1908. The town is known for odd disappearances both past and present and one evening Ruthie returns home to discover her own has disappeared. Ruthie and her sister start their search for clues as to where their mother has gone, thus a historical mystery is born.
I really enjoyed this story very much, with it's mix of creepy, mystery and supernatural elements. It was so very fluid and easy to read and follow. It has a great plot with both a historical aspect and present day blended together that kept me engaged throughout the entire story. I had no idea what I was going to discover with this book because it was not predictable at all and I found that very refreshing. I found it to be a journey into a darker side gone bad. I felt like the ending was a little incomplete and maybe rushed. I also felt like there were some cliffhangers that could lead to a future sequel, which may also explain the rushed ending.
The characters I feel were pretty well developed for the most part, but I feel like a prequel would be amazing for this story and would make the characters feel a little more realistic. I really liked Fawn in this story although she is not the main protagonist. I liked her role in this story and I liked her doll Mimi as well. I think that she is a great element to the story. Also I found Ruthie to be interesting as well, and how she handled the situations she was placed in considering she was just a teen. The only one I had a problem with really was Candace. I don't feel like her character was really needed in the story.
Overall I think this was a great story, with a plot that was quite different from what I have read before. I recommend this book to anyone who likes historical mystery and maybe even stories of a darker nature.
Sunday, July 19, 2015
A Roomful of Machines - 4 stars
I received this collection of poetry from the author in exchange for an honest review. I thought I would not have time to get to it for a couple of more months since I have several of books to review right now, but I decided to check it out and I found that I got caught up in the poetry that I was reading.
There was some darker poetry that I thought was good and also I found some contemporary and humorous poetry as well. There were a few of what I called the 'death poems' that were both dark and humorous, I enjoyed those a lot, they were probably among my favorites which were Soup, Tea Cup, Center of Gravity, Soul, Wheelchair, and many more. I also discovered many different styles of writing in this collection and I also enjoyed that as well.
The only problem that really bothered me was that sometimes I found it hard to find where the next poem would start. It is on my kindle so maybe that is why it did not have separation between poems, it would be more annoying if it were the same way for a printed copy. Overall I found this collection to be really enjoyable and would gladly read more from this author.
There was some darker poetry that I thought was good and also I found some contemporary and humorous poetry as well. There were a few of what I called the 'death poems' that were both dark and humorous, I enjoyed those a lot, they were probably among my favorites which were Soup, Tea Cup, Center of Gravity, Soul, Wheelchair, and many more. I also discovered many different styles of writing in this collection and I also enjoyed that as well.
The only problem that really bothered me was that sometimes I found it hard to find where the next poem would start. It is on my kindle so maybe that is why it did not have separation between poems, it would be more annoying if it were the same way for a printed copy. Overall I found this collection to be really enjoyable and would gladly read more from this author.
Friday, July 10, 2015
She Kills - Jacob Stanley - 2 stars
I got this book in exchange for an honest review by the author. So I went into this book pretty blind, not knowing exactly what it was or what genre it was meant to be. I still have not decided that. This book was just ok for me.
In this story we have Simone moves back to her hometown after making some wrong choices in her life. She gets to her hometown and receives a gift from her estranged relatives that is supposed to be some kind of lucky charm, only the lucky charm is not all that lucky when Simone discovers changes within herslf.
I feel like this had an interesting plot, but I don't feel like it has been played out completely yet. The synopsis talks about unconventional choices that Simone makes, yet we get no backstory on her for us to see what kind of lifestyle she lived that would force her to relocate. Although the book warns of sexual situations, I found a particular scene in the beginning of the book to be unnecessary and redundant. The story could carry on fine without it. I did not find it to be a key element for the story. I also felt the story was very unrealistic which is fine, but this world was hard to imagine it's existence so it was hard to really get into the story. I do find the writing style to be very fluid and easy to follow. Simplicity was definitely a good attribute for this story.
The time frame in this book is also unidentifiable to me. I could not figure out if it was a present world or a futuristic world. There were things that were spoke about that are of our world today and then on the other hand it seemed like some other things were more futuristic. I think the world building is ok, it just needs better explanation.
As for the characters, well I did not like any of them at all, they lacked depth, however it may be because it is a first book in the series and maybe the characters would grow throughout the series. The problem I had with the characters is that their characteristics were not believable or better yet their species. I could not grasp what they were at all, and this I feel is because of the lack of backstory on them. I think perhaps in future installments it would be helpful to get a bit more information on them.
I am not sure who I could recommend this book to because there are many different elements that makes the genre a bit unclear. I think it leans more towards urban fantasy which could explain why it was just ok for me since I struggle with any type of fantasy books. So those who like urban fantasy may enjoy this book.
In this story we have Simone moves back to her hometown after making some wrong choices in her life. She gets to her hometown and receives a gift from her estranged relatives that is supposed to be some kind of lucky charm, only the lucky charm is not all that lucky when Simone discovers changes within herslf.
I feel like this had an interesting plot, but I don't feel like it has been played out completely yet. The synopsis talks about unconventional choices that Simone makes, yet we get no backstory on her for us to see what kind of lifestyle she lived that would force her to relocate. Although the book warns of sexual situations, I found a particular scene in the beginning of the book to be unnecessary and redundant. The story could carry on fine without it. I did not find it to be a key element for the story. I also felt the story was very unrealistic which is fine, but this world was hard to imagine it's existence so it was hard to really get into the story. I do find the writing style to be very fluid and easy to follow. Simplicity was definitely a good attribute for this story.
The time frame in this book is also unidentifiable to me. I could not figure out if it was a present world or a futuristic world. There were things that were spoke about that are of our world today and then on the other hand it seemed like some other things were more futuristic. I think the world building is ok, it just needs better explanation.
As for the characters, well I did not like any of them at all, they lacked depth, however it may be because it is a first book in the series and maybe the characters would grow throughout the series. The problem I had with the characters is that their characteristics were not believable or better yet their species. I could not grasp what they were at all, and this I feel is because of the lack of backstory on them. I think perhaps in future installments it would be helpful to get a bit more information on them.
I am not sure who I could recommend this book to because there are many different elements that makes the genre a bit unclear. I think it leans more towards urban fantasy which could explain why it was just ok for me since I struggle with any type of fantasy books. So those who like urban fantasy may enjoy this book.
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
Cuts - Richard Laymon - 3 stars
I decided to read this book as a buddy read with a friend. And I gotta say it is another story wrote in pure Laymon style. Again, very fluid and easy to read, definitely a one sitting book with a lot happening.
In this story we have Albert, a 17 year old deranged serial killer, who is on a cutting/killing rampage as he travels across country from Chicago to California, taking as many victims as he can. Cutting people in general seems to be his favorite pastime.
This is wrote in true Laymon style once again. He definitely spares nothing with this one. A very action packed, dark, and gruesome plotline with murder, rape, torture and much more. At times it did it was pretty unrealistic, and I am not talking about our psychopath, he was very realistic, but that is also pretty true to Laymon's writing style. It did flow very well and was a quick read. I would have liked to know a bit more about Albert growing up. You get the hint that he had witnessed something pretty gruesome as a child.
The only issue I had with this story was that there seemed to be a lot of characters to keep track of in the beginning. It did get a little confusing trying to keep everyone straight. I have to say though that they were all pretty colorful with some pretty warped thoughts. I think it would impossible to be bored with any of them. They definitely keep the readers on their toes. I did not expect the ending of this book at all, but it was certainly satisfying.
Again I recommend this book to anyone who likes Richard Laymon, or anyone who likes dark horror/thrillers. This is not a favorite book by any means, but it was definitely entertaining and gasp worthy in many places.
In this story we have Albert, a 17 year old deranged serial killer, who is on a cutting/killing rampage as he travels across country from Chicago to California, taking as many victims as he can. Cutting people in general seems to be his favorite pastime.
This is wrote in true Laymon style once again. He definitely spares nothing with this one. A very action packed, dark, and gruesome plotline with murder, rape, torture and much more. At times it did it was pretty unrealistic, and I am not talking about our psychopath, he was very realistic, but that is also pretty true to Laymon's writing style. It did flow very well and was a quick read. I would have liked to know a bit more about Albert growing up. You get the hint that he had witnessed something pretty gruesome as a child.
The only issue I had with this story was that there seemed to be a lot of characters to keep track of in the beginning. It did get a little confusing trying to keep everyone straight. I have to say though that they were all pretty colorful with some pretty warped thoughts. I think it would impossible to be bored with any of them. They definitely keep the readers on their toes. I did not expect the ending of this book at all, but it was certainly satisfying.
Again I recommend this book to anyone who likes Richard Laymon, or anyone who likes dark horror/thrillers. This is not a favorite book by any means, but it was definitely entertaining and gasp worthy in many places.
Monday, July 6, 2015
Awake - Natasha Preston - 2.5 stars
I got this book from Net Galley in exchange for an honest review. I requested it because I really liked the plot line and the mystery that it suggested. I did find the story to be very fluid and easy to read, and it had enough mystery to it that it kept my attention, but I feel like it lacked depth.
In this story you have Scarlett who had no memory of her life before the age of 5, that is until she is in a car accident and bits of her memories start to return to her. Enter Noah, the new kid in town. Noah and Scarlett grow close very quickly, and fall in love, but Noah has secrets, and so do her parents.
I thought the plotline of this story was rather unique and it drew me in pretty quickly. I also liked the elements of mystery throughout the story and the darkness of it. I would have like to have more backstory than just the bits and pieces that Scarlett would remember. I think a prequel, explaining the beginning would be exciting and a great addition to what I think is going to be a series. I think it could have used a bit more action and excitement. I found that parts of the story were pretty unbelievable and I also found the very end to be a little predictable and a bit of a let down. Overall the storyline was decent it just needed more.
For me the characters were just ok. I did like Scarlett because she spoke her mind, but I did not feel her to be completely believable. I feel like a lot of them lacked the depth you need for relatable characters. I think that if this were to be a series then it would be a great opportunity for the protagonists to grow and develop more. I think the author did give a hint as to the insanity of her antagonists and that did keep the plot exciting enough to keep reading it, but I expected more from them as well.
The epilogue at the end of the book does leave hints that there could possibly be another book in the making. I would recommend this to anyone who likes YA mystery/thriller. I just feel like it needed a bit more to the story, especially towards the end. I am giving this a 2.5 star rating.
In this story you have Scarlett who had no memory of her life before the age of 5, that is until she is in a car accident and bits of her memories start to return to her. Enter Noah, the new kid in town. Noah and Scarlett grow close very quickly, and fall in love, but Noah has secrets, and so do her parents.
I thought the plotline of this story was rather unique and it drew me in pretty quickly. I also liked the elements of mystery throughout the story and the darkness of it. I would have like to have more backstory than just the bits and pieces that Scarlett would remember. I think a prequel, explaining the beginning would be exciting and a great addition to what I think is going to be a series. I think it could have used a bit more action and excitement. I found that parts of the story were pretty unbelievable and I also found the very end to be a little predictable and a bit of a let down. Overall the storyline was decent it just needed more.
For me the characters were just ok. I did like Scarlett because she spoke her mind, but I did not feel her to be completely believable. I feel like a lot of them lacked the depth you need for relatable characters. I think that if this were to be a series then it would be a great opportunity for the protagonists to grow and develop more. I think the author did give a hint as to the insanity of her antagonists and that did keep the plot exciting enough to keep reading it, but I expected more from them as well.
The epilogue at the end of the book does leave hints that there could possibly be another book in the making. I would recommend this to anyone who likes YA mystery/thriller. I just feel like it needed a bit more to the story, especially towards the end. I am giving this a 2.5 star rating.
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