I am going to have to DNF this at 38%. I’m very disappointed because this was highly praised. And I do love Gen. But it is just so boring. It is the sI am going to have to DNF this at 38%. I’m very disappointed because this was highly praised. And I do love Gen. But it is just so boring. It is the story of a consolidating empire, but I feel as if they make one move per book, and the rest of the time they’re just talking about it. ...more
This was ok. It’s a little band of men on a mission to steal a priceless jewel. In the end there is a revelation about the identity of one of the charThis was ok. It’s a little band of men on a mission to steal a priceless jewel. In the end there is a revelation about the identity of one of the characters that I didn’t see coming. I enjoyed Gen. I love his arrogance despite his position. I also enjoyed Sophos and the Magus. Nothing special really happened. I would probably not continue the series but it is hugely popular and the rating of consecutive books seem to go up, so I’ll try book 2 and see....more
This was so good! I dunno if I should give it 4 or 5 stars. So I’ll give it 4.5/5 and round down.
This was very similar to the movie although some eveThis was so good! I dunno if I should give it 4 or 5 stars. So I’ll give it 4.5/5 and round down.
This was very similar to the movie although some events were rearranged and the ending was different, but still good. This is so emotional and I teared up a few times. I love Blackheart!...more
This book was so good! I loved Yadriel so much! Within 10 pages I was like, omg this kid is going to kill my maternal heart! I just wanted to hug him This book was so good! I loved Yadriel so much! Within 10 pages I was like, omg this kid is going to kill my maternal heart! I just wanted to hug him so bad! The best part was the characters and the relationship between Yadriel and Julian. I loved how it was so subtle and sweet. Neither of them really said anything about how they felt but they knew anyway. Just beautiful. Although I have trouble buying that they were only 15. I wish they had been older.
I also personally prefer more intense stories with more action. A lot of this was just them walking around the city, until the end. Of course I saw the twist coming MILES AND MILES away. But it was a great scene to see Yadriel prove himself....more
Almost all of my friends who read this gave it 4-5 stars (as well as the next two books in the trilogy), so I figured it was a sure thing. But I foundAlmost all of my friends who read this gave it 4-5 stars (as well as the next two books in the trilogy), so I figured it was a sure thing. But I found the story rather dull. Not a lot happened in the prison, and Kiva was a bit annoying.
Then I guessed the first of the two twists. The second twist was echoing in the back of my mind, but I ignored it because I figured, they wouldn’t dare! Almost any YA book that mentions a lost or secret (view spoiler)[princess, it turns out to be the FMC. (hide spoiler)] This is not original in the slightest and I’m so freaking angry for wasting my time.
Once I finished the book, I was so exasperated that I told my husband about it. And partway through my explanation, he interrupted and finished the story for me. He called it all. Probably because he has a little less respect than I do for YA novels. So he didn’t give them the benefit of the doubt like I did. I honestly should’ve known better.
♥ Rebecca ♥
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