I'll let it digest a bit more and modify my review if I feel differently in a few days or weeks. At this moment, I feel as if the ending was a littleI'll let it digest a bit more and modify my review if I feel differently in a few days or weeks. At this moment, I feel as if the ending was a little rushed. I always enjoyed Penryn's fight sequences, but you don't see a ton of cool action on her end except for her sword fighting. Although Penryn and Raffe were more open about their feelings, I still felt that the end was cut too short. I hope Susan Ee revisits this world so we can find out what happens with Paige, the Watchers, and of course our favorite couple. ...more
I've been turned off for awhile to YA novels, mainly due to the over-saturation of love triangles, needy heroines, and plots taking a back seat to theI've been turned off for awhile to YA novels, mainly due to the over-saturation of love triangles, needy heroines, and plots taking a back seat to the romance. I only purchased this book due to the high ratings, some promises of it not really being a YA novel, and the cost of the ebook. Even after my purchase, I didn't pick it up until yesterday. I stayed up way past my bedtime during a work week, and spent time reading it on my computer at work during down time. When I realized I've come to the end of the book, I was surprised and sad. The story isn't done, but the main objective of this book has been accomplished. It was at least satisfying in that department. The writing, character development, subtle romantic elements, action packed scenes, and a strong yet very human (therefore relate-able) heroine all sucked me into the story.
I think Penryn is my favorite YA heroine right now. You know what? Other reviewers are right, she's really hard to classify as a young adult, regardless of her age. I think she's one of my favorite fictional heroines. She was forced to grow up fast, even before the angels reigned destruction on earth. I adore her. I adore Raffe too.
This book is definitely not for the faint of heart. It is pretty gory, and I have to admit that I kinda like the insane mom. (view spoiler)[ I also have no idea how Paige's role will be played out in the next book. (hide spoiler)]
This series has the making of something as awesome as the Fever series for me. As much as I am a sucker for romance novels, I find myself more invested/obsessed with books that have an engaging plot as the main show with a slow building relationship in the backdrop. I can't wait for book 2....more
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