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The Shadows by Megan Chance
4.0
*I received a free digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
The Shadows is an intriguing tale about legends, stories, warriors, and how the past is brought back to life to create a new future. Inevitably, Grace must make a choice in the end, and everything depends on her making the right one.
Grace Knox is trying hard to keep her family supported while her brother seems to do everything in his power to destroy their wealth and status. She does all she can to help her mother, even agree to a debut so she can get married to a wealthy man and be rid of their problems (which she had argued against because she's a romantic and wants to wed for love). In the beginning, the need to be wed seems to overpower everything else, even the legends and stories and the rebellion. We're kick-started with a romance that Grace fell into quickly because of how handsome Patrick is, and how much attention he gives her. Then she learned more about him, more about his passions by reading poems he gave her and finding their meaning (she's intelligent, not vain or look-obsessed as Lucy is) and his life and she fell deeper.
We start realizing things other than the romance however, once Derry makes an appearance. He glows, he's arrogant, he's charming, he's handsome, he's mysterious, and he's with Lucy, Grace's soon-to-be-sister. That doesn't stop him from wanting to know more about Grace though, and he does a lot to get to know more about her which brings our attention to the stories and magic and how it might all be real, how it might be put together. Magic and the stories long ago told are remembered because of the legends coming true. The fact that Grace plays a part in the coming war means everything to the Fianna (Derry's merry little group), and they want her on their side.
The world-building was pretty good. The details were mainly focused on characters, emotions, and the legends/stories, but we still had enough detail to create a world in our minds. This world was older, since there's debuts and marriages at 14, and women in dresses, statuses, wealth, and stable boys who are forbidden to be with wealthy ladies. I felt it was well done.
At times I felt there were certain details put in just to prove Grace is who she is. Her nightmares for example. She can't understand them and they have little meaning other than a long ago battle. That proves she is who Derry thinks she is, but that's all they're good for. Her horn too. It only proved who she was because it had been hers and her blood was on it. She didn't call the Fianna, but it was held in such high regard. Then the lights and her headaches. I don't think it was needed. Sure that's where Derry's suspicions began to form from, but why wouldn't she have a headache at all times around him then? Why only at certain times, no matter how much he was in the sun?
The entirety of the novel is how Grace is to be wed, and how Derry may compromise that. Which led to the stories Grace heard all her life becoming more important than ever, and her life being in danger. She has to chose between two sides, and both sides have lied to her. She's smart, selfless in a way that she's always thinking about her family, and she's a character I've grown to like, so I rooted for her to make the right choice. And then at the end, things happened, lies were spun, and chaos erupted. A little magic here, a choice there, and a cliffhanger to boot, and I'm definitely left wanting more.
Overall, I did enjoy this book so I'm definitely reading the second one.
The Shadows is an intriguing tale about legends, stories, warriors, and how the past is brought back to life to create a new future. Inevitably, Grace must make a choice in the end, and everything depends on her making the right one.
Grace Knox is trying hard to keep her family supported while her brother seems to do everything in his power to destroy their wealth and status. She does all she can to help her mother, even agree to a debut so she can get married to a wealthy man and be rid of their problems (which she had argued against because she's a romantic and wants to wed for love). In the beginning, the need to be wed seems to overpower everything else, even the legends and stories and the rebellion. We're kick-started with a romance that Grace fell into quickly because of how handsome Patrick is, and how much attention he gives her. Then she learned more about him, more about his passions by reading poems he gave her and finding their meaning (she's intelligent, not vain or look-obsessed as Lucy is) and his life and she fell deeper.
We start realizing things other than the romance however, once Derry makes an appearance. He glows, he's arrogant, he's charming, he's handsome, he's mysterious, and he's with Lucy, Grace's soon-to-be-sister. That doesn't stop him from wanting to know more about Grace though, and he does a lot to get to know more about her which brings our attention to the stories and magic and how it might all be real, how it might be put together. Magic and the stories long ago told are remembered because of the legends coming true. The fact that Grace plays a part in the coming war means everything to the Fianna (Derry's merry little group), and they want her on their side.
The world-building was pretty good. The details were mainly focused on characters, emotions, and the legends/stories, but we still had enough detail to create a world in our minds. This world was older, since there's debuts and marriages at 14, and women in dresses, statuses, wealth, and stable boys who are forbidden to be with wealthy ladies. I felt it was well done.
At times I felt there were certain details put in just to prove Grace is who she is. Her nightmares for example. She can't understand them and they have little meaning other than a long ago battle. That proves she is who Derry thinks she is, but that's all they're good for. Her horn too. It only proved who she was because it had been hers and her blood was on it. She didn't call the Fianna, but it was held in such high regard. Then the lights and her headaches. I don't think it was needed. Sure that's where Derry's suspicions began to form from, but why wouldn't she have a headache at all times around him then? Why only at certain times, no matter how much he was in the sun?
The entirety of the novel is how Grace is to be wed, and how Derry may compromise that. Which led to the stories Grace heard all her life becoming more important than ever, and her life being in danger. She has to chose between two sides, and both sides have lied to her. She's smart, selfless in a way that she's always thinking about her family, and she's a character I've grown to like, so I rooted for her to make the right choice. And then at the end, things happened, lies were spun, and chaos erupted. A little magic here, a choice there, and a cliffhanger to boot, and I'm definitely left wanting more.
Overall, I did enjoy this book so I'm definitely reading the second one.
The Web by Megan Chance
4.0
*I received a free digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
A choice must be made. Grace knows that all too well as she struggled to find the truth and pick a side to support.
The action is great. I got sucked in and almost wished I could be there to see it play out. There was blood and chaos, and it wasn't slow paced at all. It was very satisfying. Especially since it shed light on some characters and their motives while also moving the plot along. It's through the fights that we learn some of Patrick's secrets and begin to wonder where his loyalties truly lie.
The world building improved as we got to learn more about what resides in their world and their history, like Celtic legends and magic. The sidhe were actually pretty creepy at first, always hungry and lured by power, deceiving and tricking and manipulating like it's what they live for, which they probably do. Some grew on me though. They're intelligent and cunning; they're the kind of allies you want in a war. We also got more descriptions and locations, and more details on gangs and how things work. Loyalty is strong, but it can't always hold against money and power.
The Fomori are epic deceivers. I never trusted them, not once with all we learned. They are charming and polite and they come off as simply doing everything they can to help Patrick. I was wary every time they were with Patrick, talking about strategy and how they need Grace and maybe it's okay if certain things happen...
The magic and mystery really kept me intrigued. I wanted to know how Grace's power would be released and if it would be, as well as if they'd find what they need. Some twists I never saw coming made me love the story more, while one or two of them left me feeling like there was no build up or development to them.
Overall, I like this serious well enough so far that I'm definitely looking forward to the last book.
A choice must be made. Grace knows that all too well as she struggled to find the truth and pick a side to support.
The action is great. I got sucked in and almost wished I could be there to see it play out. There was blood and chaos, and it wasn't slow paced at all. It was very satisfying. Especially since it shed light on some characters and their motives while also moving the plot along. It's through the fights that we learn some of Patrick's secrets and begin to wonder where his loyalties truly lie.
The world building improved as we got to learn more about what resides in their world and their history, like Celtic legends and magic. The sidhe were actually pretty creepy at first, always hungry and lured by power, deceiving and tricking and manipulating like it's what they live for, which they probably do. Some grew on me though. They're intelligent and cunning; they're the kind of allies you want in a war. We also got more descriptions and locations, and more details on gangs and how things work. Loyalty is strong, but it can't always hold against money and power.
The Fomori are epic deceivers. I never trusted them, not once with all we learned. They are charming and polite and they come off as simply doing everything they can to help Patrick. I was wary every time they were with Patrick, talking about strategy and how they need Grace and maybe it's okay if certain things happen...
The magic and mystery really kept me intrigued. I wanted to know how Grace's power would be released and if it would be, as well as if they'd find what they need. Some twists I never saw coming made me love the story more, while one or two of them left me feeling like there was no build up or development to them.
Overall, I like this serious well enough so far that I'm definitely looking forward to the last book.
Mad About the Hatter by Dakota Chase
2.0
*I received a free digital copy from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
"It's named that because many parts of it are wondrous, but also it's a wonder anyone ever survives some of it." (39%)
At first glance this books sounds like a dark read, which is why I picked it up, but it's not. Mad About the Hatter is a cute, light read full of kisses, cookie wars, and a place called Drawrof where everything is backwards. It's where Henry and Hatter explored multiple places in Wonderland on their way to the Red Queen's castle, and explored even more as they tried to get away from her clutches. She's quite evil you know, so much so that everyone in Wonderland is affected by her reign of terror and chopped heads.
"There was a decidedly pink cast to this guard, as if he'd spent far too many years outside patrolling the Queen's borders, his color slowly bleaching out under the brutal kiss of the Wonderland sun." (1%)
"He wondered is the other guards' red heads were still attached to their red bodies, or gracing a series of pikes decorating the Queen's croquet lawn." (1%)
While the Queen is made out to be some vicious, horribly violent person who kills at the littlest incentive, there's really not much to back that up. Yes, she continuously cries out about chopping off heads, and her subjects are terrified of it, but we don't actually witness it. We don't see this incredibly dark side of her, just a side that seems like a petulant child who wants one thing and one thing only: heads to roll. Cat easily persuades her not to, though, so even that lacks real threat. I suppose it only made her people dislike her more, and it was a bit of a disappointment because the fear and darkness she could've brought would have made this story so much more engaging!
"If she grew any angrier, Hatter worried her head might explode. Not that it would necessarily be a bad thing, thought Hatter, but she'd make a horrific mess, and I'm in the splash zone." (8%)
"No one explains anything to the Queen. She's built of nothing but maliciousness and stubbornness held together by a few threads of narcissism and a nice big helping of conceit." (46%)
The caterpillar was high whenever he was in a scene, which is why he spoke in confusing riddles and made essentially no sense at all. He was entertaining, especially when his pipe is taken away, but that's about all he was good for. He was a pit stop, just another look at Wonderland and how odd it truly is. That, and he did something at the beginning that kickstarted another little pit stop. I won't spoil you though.
The romance was almost instant, though no action was taken until further on in the book. The romance is okay overall, but it lacked the proper buildup, it sometimes took place in the worst spots, and it was too cute and light which just seemed a bit overboard with how cute and light everything else already was. It was still enjoyable, but it had a lot of potential.
"How is it, with war raging so close by, with chocolate malt cannonballs flying and icing guns firing, that I can be thinking of kissing him?" (43%)
The writing was a bit odd in a few places, using strange slangish word choices that just made the passage seem childish or just... wrong somehow. Also, for the plot, there wasn't much going on. Henry and Hatter never actually got injured, and the Queen didn't really make much of an effort to go after them, even though she sent her guards. The creatures and deadly places they went to? They somehow got through all of it unscathed, and even when you think they're about to be eaten and have to fight for their lives, they merely find a simply solution of turning their backs. It made the story less exciting, because there wasn't much to look forward to when you're an action junkie like me.
"Ditto for the sun;" (74%)
"Cat tended to make everything more complicated and confuzzling than it needed to be." (93%)
I did like the strangeness that Wonderland held, though. It was incredibly imaginative and with all the magic infused in the story, it was great to read about. I just wish there had been more danger in the places Henry and Hatter explored, because then they would've been more ominous with deadly traps popping up at every corner and hill! There was so much potential! It has the basic structure for a dark tale, which I enjoyed, but then it takes a twist to cute kisses and simple solutions.
Overall, it was an okay read, but it wasn't for me.
"It's named that because many parts of it are wondrous, but also it's a wonder anyone ever survives some of it." (39%)
At first glance this books sounds like a dark read, which is why I picked it up, but it's not. Mad About the Hatter is a cute, light read full of kisses, cookie wars, and a place called Drawrof where everything is backwards. It's where Henry and Hatter explored multiple places in Wonderland on their way to the Red Queen's castle, and explored even more as they tried to get away from her clutches. She's quite evil you know, so much so that everyone in Wonderland is affected by her reign of terror and chopped heads.
"There was a decidedly pink cast to this guard, as if he'd spent far too many years outside patrolling the Queen's borders, his color slowly bleaching out under the brutal kiss of the Wonderland sun." (1%)
"He wondered is the other guards' red heads were still attached to their red bodies, or gracing a series of pikes decorating the Queen's croquet lawn." (1%)
While the Queen is made out to be some vicious, horribly violent person who kills at the littlest incentive, there's really not much to back that up. Yes, she continuously cries out about chopping off heads, and her subjects are terrified of it, but we don't actually witness it. We don't see this incredibly dark side of her, just a side that seems like a petulant child who wants one thing and one thing only: heads to roll. Cat easily persuades her not to, though, so even that lacks real threat. I suppose it only made her people dislike her more, and it was a bit of a disappointment because the fear and darkness she could've brought would have made this story so much more engaging!
"If she grew any angrier, Hatter worried her head might explode. Not that it would necessarily be a bad thing, thought Hatter, but she'd make a horrific mess, and I'm in the splash zone." (8%)
"No one explains anything to the Queen. She's built of nothing but maliciousness and stubbornness held together by a few threads of narcissism and a nice big helping of conceit." (46%)
The caterpillar was high whenever he was in a scene, which is why he spoke in confusing riddles and made essentially no sense at all. He was entertaining, especially when his pipe is taken away, but that's about all he was good for. He was a pit stop, just another look at Wonderland and how odd it truly is. That, and he did something at the beginning that kickstarted another little pit stop. I won't spoil you though.
The romance was almost instant, though no action was taken until further on in the book. The romance is okay overall, but it lacked the proper buildup, it sometimes took place in the worst spots, and it was too cute and light which just seemed a bit overboard with how cute and light everything else already was. It was still enjoyable, but it had a lot of potential.
"How is it, with war raging so close by, with chocolate malt cannonballs flying and icing guns firing, that I can be thinking of kissing him?" (43%)
The writing was a bit odd in a few places, using strange slangish word choices that just made the passage seem childish or just... wrong somehow. Also, for the plot, there wasn't much going on. Henry and Hatter never actually got injured, and the Queen didn't really make much of an effort to go after them, even though she sent her guards. The creatures and deadly places they went to? They somehow got through all of it unscathed, and even when you think they're about to be eaten and have to fight for their lives, they merely find a simply solution of turning their backs. It made the story less exciting, because there wasn't much to look forward to when you're an action junkie like me.
"Ditto for the sun;" (74%)
"Cat tended to make everything more complicated and confuzzling than it needed to be." (93%)
I did like the strangeness that Wonderland held, though. It was incredibly imaginative and with all the magic infused in the story, it was great to read about. I just wish there had been more danger in the places Henry and Hatter explored, because then they would've been more ominous with deadly traps popping up at every corner and hill! There was so much potential! It has the basic structure for a dark tale, which I enjoyed, but then it takes a twist to cute kisses and simple solutions.
Overall, it was an okay read, but it wasn't for me.
Z by Larissa Ione
4.0
*I received a free eARC from Inkslingerpr in exchange for an honest review.
This novella was a quick, enjoyable read that made me want more from this author.
The author has a great writing style that flows off the page like water. You don't want to put the novella down because of it! I wanted to keep reading. I wanted more than just a novella. I wanted a novel, an entire story with the whole history and the troubles and the solutions! It was that good.
The characters were well-written, easy to like, and made you feel for them. The romance was a bit underdeveloped to me, but only because I haven't read anything previously of their relationship. Z also kept comparing Vex to Laura like he expected her to be the same person, which he did, and that annoyed me a bit. But he got over it and it became their own as Vex and Z, and that I really enjoyed.
The action was well-written, full of awesome moves, and I loved it. It was made even better by the fact that Vex is a Emim, a magnet for demon souls, because we got to see how they affect her and what they can do. The possession scene was a bit too quick with little build up, though.
Overall, this is an intriguing, captivating novella that leaves you wanting more.
This novella was a quick, enjoyable read that made me want more from this author.
The author has a great writing style that flows off the page like water. You don't want to put the novella down because of it! I wanted to keep reading. I wanted more than just a novella. I wanted a novel, an entire story with the whole history and the troubles and the solutions! It was that good.
The characters were well-written, easy to like, and made you feel for them. The romance was a bit underdeveloped to me, but only because I haven't read anything previously of their relationship. Z also kept comparing Vex to Laura like he expected her to be the same person, which he did, and that annoyed me a bit. But he got over it and it became their own as Vex and Z, and that I really enjoyed.
The action was well-written, full of awesome moves, and I loved it. It was made even better by the fact that Vex is a Emim, a magnet for demon souls, because we got to see how they affect her and what they can do. The possession scene was a bit too quick with little build up, though.
Overall, this is an intriguing, captivating novella that leaves you wanting more.
The Novice by Taran Matharu
1.0
The Novice is an interesting fantasy read full of pokemon references and battles between races.
The beginning was slow, dull, and not all that enjoyable. It took me a week and a bit, pushing myself to the limit, to get through it. I didn't even mark it as currently reading on here until I made it to almost %10 through, and that took two or three days. I'm horrible, I know. It didn't help that the characters, unfortunately, were rather similar and had no real development, and enjoyed being bullies like little bratty 12-year-olds.
Even in the second half there was no real difference between the characters, other than half being manipulative and happy about it, and the other half feeling guilty about it. They also act dramatically, to literally everything. It was also predictable. I mean, of course Fletcher befriends the elves and the dwarves and two teachers who all support him to no end even when he makes mistakes. They get him out of trouble, they give him tips, and they help him get what he needs to win the tournament. Of course he will gain their friendship and alliance when they so obviously hate his race for being racist and power hungry. And of course Fletcher is the son of a powerful man! And let's not forget that he does hardly anything to gain such amazing power and home it into a skill. It's all reckless chance that he even survived.
*Read my full review here
*I received a free digital copy from FFBC in exchange for an honest review. Also to take part in a tour.
The beginning was slow, dull, and not all that enjoyable. It took me a week and a bit, pushing myself to the limit, to get through it. I didn't even mark it as currently reading on here until I made it to almost %10 through, and that took two or three days. I'm horrible, I know. It didn't help that the characters, unfortunately, were rather similar and had no real development, and enjoyed being bullies like little bratty 12-year-olds.
Even in the second half there was no real difference between the characters, other than half being manipulative and happy about it, and the other half feeling guilty about it. They also act dramatically, to literally everything. It was also predictable. I mean, of course Fletcher befriends the elves and the dwarves and two teachers who all support him to no end even when he makes mistakes. They get him out of trouble, they give him tips, and they help him get what he needs to win the tournament. Of course he will gain their friendship and alliance when they so obviously hate his race for being racist and power hungry. And of course Fletcher is the son of a powerful man! And let's not forget that he does hardly anything to gain such amazing power and home it into a skill. It's all reckless chance that he even survived.
*Read my full review here
*I received a free digital copy from FFBC in exchange for an honest review. Also to take part in a tour.
Off the Page by Jodi Picoult, Samantha van Leer
3.0
3.5/5
Off the Page is a cute, light-hearted and adorable read. It’s a companion story to Between the Lines, which I, unfortunately, haven’t read. Despite that, this book is still enjoyable. If you love light-hearted reads full of romance and unbelievable situations, this is the book for you!
The entirety of this book is all romance and family and relationship struggles. It’s about Delilah, an outcast who always has her nose stuck in a book, and how her life is once Oliver -a prince in a book that she was able to bring into the real world- becomes a real, daily part of her world. This book is full of her hope and insecurities over the relationship and his feelings, as well as how she copes when he unknowingly becomes popular and has hordes of girls vying for his attention. The best part of this book, I found, was Oliver’s struggles to understand Delilah’s world, the inner workings and unsaid rules, the popularity and driving, and what he should or shouldn’t do. This book was made more light-hearted by Oliver’s utter adoration and love for Delilah, and how he made a fool of himself at times whenever he made a mistake; which, I admit, made me laugh slightly.
*Read my full review here
Off the Page is a cute, light-hearted and adorable read. It’s a companion story to Between the Lines, which I, unfortunately, haven’t read. Despite that, this book is still enjoyable. If you love light-hearted reads full of romance and unbelievable situations, this is the book for you!
The entirety of this book is all romance and family and relationship struggles. It’s about Delilah, an outcast who always has her nose stuck in a book, and how her life is once Oliver -a prince in a book that she was able to bring into the real world- becomes a real, daily part of her world. This book is full of her hope and insecurities over the relationship and his feelings, as well as how she copes when he unknowingly becomes popular and has hordes of girls vying for his attention. The best part of this book, I found, was Oliver’s struggles to understand Delilah’s world, the inner workings and unsaid rules, the popularity and driving, and what he should or shouldn’t do. This book was made more light-hearted by Oliver’s utter adoration and love for Delilah, and how he made a fool of himself at times whenever he made a mistake; which, I admit, made me laugh slightly.
*Read my full review here
Linger by Maggie Stiefvater
4.0
3.5
It was good. The author has a way of making the story entertaining despite its slow pace and predictable plot. It dragged, since we knew what was wrong with Grace since page 1 and it was still written as if it was a huge secret that came out as a cliff hanger at the end. Grace'd parents made me despise them more than I thought possible, and I wanted to scream at them a lot.
Fortunately, the romance is adorable, and a new character is introduced. Cole provides us with a deeper connection, a new perspective, and hope. He is the one who came up with the solution, he is the reason why the end happened the way it did. And, he's the reason why we got to know Isabel more intimately. They trade secrets, share inner thoughts, and give us hope of maybe having something together. It was also interesting to read from both of their views.
It was good. The author has a way of making the story entertaining despite its slow pace and predictable plot. It dragged, since we knew what was wrong with Grace since page 1 and it was still written as if it was a huge secret that came out as a cliff hanger at the end. Grace'd parents made me despise them more than I thought possible, and I wanted to scream at them a lot.
Fortunately, the romance is adorable, and a new character is introduced. Cole provides us with a deeper connection, a new perspective, and hope. He is the one who came up with the solution, he is the reason why the end happened the way it did. And, he's the reason why we got to know Isabel more intimately. They trade secrets, share inner thoughts, and give us hope of maybe having something together. It was also interesting to read from both of their views.
Foxlowe by Eleanor Wasserberg
4.0
Foxlowe is a compelling, dark tale that will leave you feeling either sympathetic, or horrified. It's about a group of people living in a secluded place, in an ancient way, making sure to keep The Bad out. Anywhere that isn't Foxlowe is called "The Outside", and if by chance The Bad catches you, you do the Spike Walk or wait until the Solstice to take it out.
The writing is brilliant. The story is told from Green's point of view, and we can so clearly hear her naivety, her yearning and her manipulation of herself that it is almost impossible not to feel bad for her or to connect to her in some way. She's a poor misguided soul, yearning for love and tricking herself to think she actually has it in a good way. All the horrible things that happen to her and Blue are remembered in a good way, twisted until it seems right and normal. It's such a dark, twisted story that seems light and maybe even happy because it's told from a child's view who can't fully understand the horror and pain of it all! The author effectively makes you see the horror, and expertly covers it up with games and misguided joy.
*Read my full review here
*I received a free ARC paperback from Harper Collins as part of their HCC First Look program in exchange for an honest review.
The writing is brilliant. The story is told from Green's point of view, and we can so clearly hear her naivety, her yearning and her manipulation of herself that it is almost impossible not to feel bad for her or to connect to her in some way. She's a poor misguided soul, yearning for love and tricking herself to think she actually has it in a good way. All the horrible things that happen to her and Blue are remembered in a good way, twisted until it seems right and normal. It's such a dark, twisted story that seems light and maybe even happy because it's told from a child's view who can't fully understand the horror and pain of it all! The author effectively makes you see the horror, and expertly covers it up with games and misguided joy.
*Read my full review here
*I received a free ARC paperback from Harper Collins as part of their HCC First Look program in exchange for an honest review.
All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven
4.0
3.5/5
I kinda sorta hate this book. I cried. I wanted to throw it against the wall. I wanted more. I connected too deeply and it hit too close to home. But it didn't all at the same time. I loved it. I hated it. I don't really know which I feel more.
The writing had a disconnected tone about it, which really helped in those scenes of utter darkness and drowning. But it didn't work so well for the rest.
I like the characters. Theo was odd. Violet was normal. I don't really know. It was all too similar to The Fault in Our Stars.
I expected it to happen, the ending I mean, but I wanted something different so badly. Because I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest now, and I hate it when that happens. It's a whirlwind of emotions that you can't escape, even if you're an unfeeling robot like me.
I kinda sorta hate this book. I cried. I wanted to throw it against the wall. I wanted more. I connected too deeply and it hit too close to home. But it didn't all at the same time. I loved it. I hated it. I don't really know which I feel more.
The writing had a disconnected tone about it, which really helped in those scenes of utter darkness and drowning. But it didn't work so well for the rest.
I like the characters. Theo was odd. Violet was normal. I don't really know. It was all too similar to The Fault in Our Stars.
I expected it to happen, the ending I mean, but I wanted something different so badly. Because I feel like my heart has been ripped out of my chest now, and I hate it when that happens. It's a whirlwind of emotions that you can't escape, even if you're an unfeeling robot like me.