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I must admit, just based on the premise I didn't think I'd like this book.
but I LOVED IT!
The writing style is just wonderful - like adding a beach and sunshine to my reading spot. It's just so easy to read and enjoy.
And the characters - I loved them. Snarky but fun and loving. The conversations- even when they were sappy or should have been awkward - were seamless and enjoyable.
And the world is alive and real even if it's unusual and not ours. It's just like slipping into a world with friends ...more
but I LOVED IT!
The writing style is just wonderful - like adding a beach and sunshine to my reading spot. It's just so easy to read and enjoy.
And the characters - I loved them. Snarky but fun and loving. The conversations- even when they were sappy or should have been awkward - were seamless and enjoyable.
And the world is alive and real even if it's unusual and not ours. It's just like slipping into a world with friends ...more
4.5 stars
This was the book selected for one of the May reading of Addicted to Novels - YA Books and more... . The description of the book DID nothing to make me want to read it. It just didn't sound like the type of story I enjoy ... monsters?. and I certainty didn't want to pay for it - love libraries!
This turned out to be a very well crafted tale about a young girl, Karou, who doesn't know who she is. She lives two lives, one as an art student in Prague and one where her family is a family of monsters. ...more
This turned out to be a very well crafted tale about a young girl, Karou, who doesn't know who she is. She lives two lives, one as an art student in Prague and one where her family is a family of monsters. ...more
This book was recommended to me when I was looking for a trilogy to read for a challenge. This wasn't the trilogy I chose luckily, because I have no plans to continue beyond this book. The reviews are so good that I decided to read this anyway. Supposedly it is such an amazing book, so much greater than any other YA book out there. To me it isn't any different or more amazing than any other YA I've read.
Karou is hidden away and kept in the dark about everything. By the time the doorways are cl ...more
Karou is hidden away and kept in the dark about everything. By the time the doorways are cl ...more
This was an excellent story. The details were immaculate and I think it makes a superb YA fantasy. The world is well-rounded and the writing is decent. I highly recommend it to those who frequent the genre.
Loved the first half of the book but the second half dragged a bit.
Didn't even finish. Couldn't get into the story.
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