redwidowz reviewed on 4/30/2013 + 15 more book reviews

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It is very important to understand this is a Young Adult book. It is the quintessential emotional structure of the main character who is a 16 year old girl; thus, this book is written geared for 16 year old girls. The innocence and naivety of budding relationships, the hyperfocus on appearance and what the popular kids think can sometimes be absolutely grating if you are over the age of 18, because it is only later on in life you realize those things are juvenile and don't matter at all.

However, if you go into this book understanding that it is a Young Adult (assuming you are not a 16 year old girl), it has a pretty solid and interesting storyline with fairly decent character development. I'm in my late twenties, and I found it an easy and enjoyable read once you get past the juvenile relationships and some terminology (there is one part that's whole descriptive term is "monster bed-head.")

Rachel Caine does a good job making the men desirable, but lacks solid aesthetics for the females. The settings are fantastic, and more than make up for the lack of detail in some of the characters.

Honestly, I'd read it again. I stumbled on this series by accident, and I think I am a better book connoisseur for it. It does not have the depth or maturity of something like Interview With The Vampire, but is still wholly worth the time and effort.

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