I don't think I'll do a big long review of this because I don't think I can do it justice since I don't read a lot of Fantasy, so here are some of my I don't think I'll do a big long review of this because I don't think I can do it justice since I don't read a lot of Fantasy, so here are some of my thoughts:
Fantasy isn't totally my jam and there were times in which this book lagged a bit, but the characters felt real and I liked learning a bit more about the superstitious stuff.
Trigger warning: This book mentions rape quite often. I'm glad they call it what it is, but it's definitely a bit startling. Marcus threatens Helene and it's a common thing (in the novel) for the male soldiers to hold that kind of power over women. Elias (one of the narrators) is definitely not okay with it even though it's this societal norm. It's definitely to show how much power and how wicked men can be toward women.
I really enjoyed Laia and Elias' friendship. You get a sense that there might be something else there, but they have each other's back.
I kinda loved how evil the Commandant was. I think that she is totally the embodiment of a female evil person. She is totally awful and terrible. Okay, I don't love her, but I love that she doesn't stray away from it and that she has a point to it. (and it kinda goes back to the power thing I mentioned earlier)
This book. I listened to the audiobook and it was WELL worth it. Hearing not only her life experiences but also the people who have shaped her as a huThis book. I listened to the audiobook and it was WELL worth it. Hearing not only her life experiences but also the people who have shaped her as a human being. Wonderful and maybe I teared up a few times. ...more
This was not how I expected this book to be. I liked it. Not my favorite, no, but it's a quick read and it's a thrill. I thought that I wouldn't be abThis was not how I expected this book to be. I liked it. Not my favorite, no, but it's a quick read and it's a thrill. I thought that I wouldn't be able to finish it, but I did! This series would be a great read for read-a-thon type things.
I think I liked it most because Emma basically takes Sutton's place and she has tons of challenges with that. I think that's what kept me going, even when the narration kept switching between 1st and 3rd. ...more
For some reason I can't figure out, I didn't like this one as much as the first. It has some REALLY amazing moments though!For some reason I can't figure out, I didn't like this one as much as the first. It has some REALLY amazing moments though!...more
Meh. The MC is so freaking whimsical. That's great and all, but there isn't anything that exciting or climactic in this novel compared to other mermaiMeh. The MC is so freaking whimsical. That's great and all, but there isn't anything that exciting or climactic in this novel compared to other mermaid books I've read (Mermaid's Mirror)...more
This book is such a mind-refresher. As the reader, you have to put together all of the pieces to get the whole story. We’re iOriginally reviewed here.
This book is such a mind-refresher. As the reader, you have to put together all of the pieces to get the whole story. We’re in Taylor’s mind, finding out the truth as she finds it. I love mysteries, so this is definitely an A+ book in my… book!
I liked the idea of the territory wars, even though it was just a game. It forced these teenagers into adult/political roles. There were some scary things that happened with this subplot (can I call it that?), but all-in-all, it was interesting to see how these leaders interacted.
I just really like this book! Melina Marchetta did an AMAZING job. I want to read more of her books!...more
I was going to make a video about this because I really liked this book. A lot. But after spending 4+ hours on the Linger Read-Along video last night,I was going to make a video about this because I really liked this book. A lot. But after spending 4+ hours on the Linger Read-Along video last night, I’m not feeling like making a video for this. So, here we go.
This past week, I read the English translation of Winter’s End. It was originally written in French, so some of the wording is a little odd. That’s not to say it’s hard to understand. It’s absolutely brilliant.
Winter’s End is about this group of kids (Bartolomeo, Milena, Milos, and Helen) who go to two different but very oppressive boarding schools. Their parents were killed when this group of barbarians (Phalangists, as they are called in the book). The four kids escape their respective schools in search for freedom and to find out what actually happened to their parents. Along the way, they find many hardships and even face death at times. And they’re actually the ones to lead their country’s revolution against this evil government.
I found this story to be quite interesting and original. The whole idea of a barbarian government oppressing them rather than some uptight dictator is new to me. At least as far as fictional literature goes. The story in this book is very fresh and original. I’m sure you could compare it to other dystopic novels or to novels set in World War II Germany, but really the story stands on its own.
The characters were amazing. From the four main characters to Catherine Paneck, Jahn, and the horse-men. You will love the good guys and absolutely loathe the Phalangists. Especially Van Vlyck. He’s just plain awful.
The setting was absolutely dismal. That is to show how harsh the times were. Just like winter, these people were battling through some terribly cold times. Everyone is questioned. Anyone who objects with authority is thrown in jail or ripped apart by the dog-men. And near the end of the novel, Spring comes forward and times get better. The Phalagists either disappear or give up their reigns.
Although on Amazon they say it’s an 8+ book, I’d say it’s more of a 14+ book because of some of the violence in the novel. So have a mature mindset and a strong stomach. I mean, if you could handle Hunger Games books, you can handle this....more
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