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Review to come when my mind stops screaming "Oh my god" and I can think clearly again. I will say this is probably my favorite of 2015, because holy crap it's great.
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Apr 11, 2015
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There is waaaaaaay too much hype behind this book, and that makes me sad because I went into it expecting to get one of the most amazing books ever. I really liked it, but I definitely had expected more. Also, Lila annoyed the shit out of me. Her character grew on me, but I just hated her so much to begin with that by the end I just formed little more than a tolerance for her.
I am definitely reading the next book in this series, but hopefully I'll like it a lot more since I know what to expect. ...more
I am definitely reading the next book in this series, but hopefully I'll like it a lot more since I know what to expect. ...more
I loved it.
I have never had a book to have me thinking about it when I wasn’t reading it, with the exception of self help books.
I was totally engaged. I felt anger towards the enemies of Lila and Kell. I wanted them to feel all the pain. Lol.
On to book 2 in the series.
I have never had a book to have me thinking about it when I wasn’t reading it, with the exception of self help books.
I was totally engaged. I felt anger towards the enemies of Lila and Kell. I wanted them to feel all the pain. Lol.
On to book 2 in the series.
3.5 Stars
An inter-dimensional urban-ish fantasy jaunt across 3 different versions of London.
Lilah and Kell are both interesting POV characters. Kell proves decent hero material--a cunning magic-wielder with no memory of his true family or identity, yet full of loyalty and a clear moral code. And Lilah is... cunningly ruthless (potentially redemptive?) anti-hero material.
Schwab's prose is effective, particularly in the description and dialogue arenas. The pacing is quick and steady. And I found ...more
An inter-dimensional urban-ish fantasy jaunt across 3 different versions of London.
Lilah and Kell are both interesting POV characters. Kell proves decent hero material--a cunning magic-wielder with no memory of his true family or identity, yet full of loyalty and a clear moral code. And Lilah is... cunningly ruthless (potentially redemptive?) anti-hero material.
Schwab's prose is effective, particularly in the description and dialogue arenas. The pacing is quick and steady. And I found ...more
This book is perfection! I loved it sooo much! I need the next one! I loved the world in this story and how the character just met and just the entire thing! Loved it so much!
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Didnt resonate with me. I had great many expectations with the book after reading many reviews in goodreads, but nope didnt quite work for me.
hopefully the other two might be better
hopefully the other two might be better
Mar 09, 2015
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