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Review Date: 6/28/2012
Helpful Score: 1
I didn't care for this book. I even told my husband at least twice that I hated it. But hate is to strong, what I felt was nothing, absolutely nothing. The characters were flat and lifeless. I felt neither symphathy when something really bad was happening nor happiness when they caught a break. Despite Mr. Wendig's best efforts to create a bad-ass female character, all he did was use a sterotype for the ultimate misunderstood woman with a "gift". I will be skipping any more by this author.
P.S. I am not above swearing, but I was really, really tired of the filth that spilled from Miriam's mouth every time she opened it.
P.S. I am not above swearing, but I was really, really tired of the filth that spilled from Miriam's mouth every time she opened it.
Review Date: 5/10/2012
Another great Annabelle Lee book! I liked this one even better than the first,and I love, love, loved the first! I feel like Annabelle had grown a lot and come to terms with some past issues. I don't want to spoil the book, but I was very glad to see her resolve harded toward one man in particular. Can't wait for the next book. Keep 'em coming Stacey!
Review Date: 12/20/2022
I couldn't make it to the second chapter. The writing is awful. It sounded like a 90 year old was trying to write something hip for the youngsters without any understanding of how people really talk or how technology works.
Review Date: 5/10/2012
Helpful Score: 1
I loved this book! I was excited about something new, getting tired of the same old vampires and werewolves. This was great! The main character has had a hard life and it shows. She's human, makes mistakes, has fears and I loved that about her. She wasn't some "super" human with specials powers, but one of a few with immunity to fairy venom. I was rooting for her the whole way thru. Can't wait to read the next book in this series!
Review Date: 4/20/2013
Helpful Score: 1
Not at all what I was hoping for. Not really all that funny, pointless story line, and a rude main character. The ending sucked and I felt like I wasted so much time reading it. I wouldn't suggest it.
Review Date: 7/12/2011
Helpful Score: 1
I had a hard time getting into this book. I ended up using it as a "filler book" and it took me a week to read it. I had no trouble putting it down and walking away. Sent it to my Mom to read, and she felt the same. Probably won't read any more of the series unless they are free and I am desperate.
Review Date: 4/11/2013
Helpful Score: 1
What a great book! I ordered it for my daughter, but wanted to read it first to make sure it was appropriate. Now I can't wait for her to read it, or for the sequel!! While Juliet has been more or less alive for 700 years, she's really only evolved to the age of about 20, so I didn't mind that she was confused and unsure. I don't want to give anything away, so really, you should read this book yourself, it's wonderful!
Review Date: 2/24/2012
Horrible! I couldn't finish it. It was like the author was trying to make the main character every badass female hero, rolled into one person. She ended up just being completely unlikable and totally unbelievable. And the writing, ahhh, don't even get me started on the hogwash the author had this character saying, and repeating over and over and over again. Pass on this one, if you are looking for strong female characters, read Keri Arthur, Karen Chance or Patricia Briggs.
Review Date: 5/20/2012
I was ready to give up on this series, this book was the last chance for me. I was getting so tired of the Dutch/Abby soap opera, because that's what the relationship was like, an annoying, whiny, immature soap opera. So, I was sooo glad when they broke up and Abby went to Colorado. "Finally!", I thought. But guess what, it's not Dutch/Abby I don't like, it's the way the author writes romance that I don't like. I will never understand a woman who is attracted to a man that treats her like a child. And it seems that all Abby's love interest are going to go down that road. Duffy wasn't as bad as Dutch, but seriously, when he called her "Dollface", I threw up a little in my mouth. I don't know if I can stomach any more of Ms. Laurie's "romance", which is to bad since I like the mystery and the psychic twist.
Review Date: 5/7/2012
I did not care for this book. If it hadn't been for the very descriptive sex and the foul language, I would have thought this was a book for tweens. The characters were very child-like, whiny and uninteresting. The first half of the book was confusing as it switched from past to present with no warning. Also, the end, very predictable. I was willing to be lenient since I thought this was a first book by this author, but then I found out she had others out there. I, for one, will not read any more books by her.
Review Date: 2/28/2012
This book is so slow, terrible weak, and very unbelievable. If I am to believe that Sabina is a badass assassin, then shouldn't she act like one? She was insecure, and totally gets her butt handed to her by the mage. Which she just keeps taking and taking. She lets everybody else decide the fate of her life. Not really a very inspiring female lead character. I did not like her, nor did I like the story. When do you ever read of an assassin letling someone go "so she can see me destroy everything she holds sacred." Total waste of time!
Review Date: 3/7/2012
I loved the idea behind this book, completely unique. The ending really leaves you wondering about a second book, which is a good thing right? Well, it would be if this book didn't read like it was written by a 5th grader. The only reason I even made it past page 10 was because my mom asked me to stick it out to the end. The writing is flat and the language is that of a middle schooler. I probably would not read a sequel.
Review Date: 8/24/2011
First let me start by telling you something the back of the book doesn't, Chass is a drug addict, I mean a serious hard core addict. I hated her. She was weak and whiny. Several times throughout the book she would think it would just be easier to die, I was wishing she would. I did not connect nor care about her at all.
Also, some of the other characters were supposed to be uneducated and that was the reason they spoke the way the did. Ummm, ok, I've heard uneducated, it doesn't sound like this at all! It just sounded stupid.
Overall, it was a pretty awful read, I didn't think it was "raw" or "gritty". If you want true "grit" read Faith Hunter!
Also, some of the other characters were supposed to be uneducated and that was the reason they spoke the way the did. Ummm, ok, I've heard uneducated, it doesn't sound like this at all! It just sounded stupid.
Overall, it was a pretty awful read, I didn't think it was "raw" or "gritty". If you want true "grit" read Faith Hunter!
Review Date: 5/15/2012
While I really liked the first book in this series, I felt the second wasn't as good and this one was, well, eh. The immature relationship between Abby and Dutch is irritating and at times seems forced. Plus Abby does all these really stupid things with potentially deadly consequences for no real reason that I could see. A lot of the things she ran off to do, could have waited until someone was available to go with her. But maybe that doesn't make for an exciting story. Beats me. All I do know is that if the next book continues on this downward spiral, then I'm done!
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