Swoon (Swoon, #1) in SOS: Serious Overload of Series

Aug 11, 2009 Kristen rated it it was ok

Shelves: young-adult

This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. I thought it was well worth the read - for about the first half. I stuck with it though because I was so eager to see how is was all going to work out. And then I realized there were only a few pages left in the book. So, I thought: Ok, being set up for the sequel. And I guess, the author might be able to get a sequel out of it (well, lets face it, it's virtually impossible to not be able to get a sequel out of most books in this genre). But, I read the last 3 pages and then said to myself "WTF? I thought it was well worth the read - for about the first half. I stuck with it though because I was so eager to see how is was all going to work out. And then I realized there were only a few pages left in the book. So, I thought: Ok, being set up for the sequel. And I guess, the author might be able to get a sequel out of it (well, lets face it, it's virtually impossible to not be able to get a sequel out of most books in this genre). But, I read the last 3 pages and then said to myself "WTF?" and I said it adamantly. I mean, for real? That's how it's going to end? I loved that the writing was pretentious - and that they were attendees at a public high school. Although the freedoms that the characters enjoyed seemed a little ridiculous at times, it was still pleasant to read. But, the threat of Sin's maliciousness was really just a looming threat, with no substantial meat to it in the end. I had visions of some great nasty revenge with a twist like in Sweeny Todd (or even without the Sweeny Todd twist, just some good ol' fashioned behind-kicking revenge) - or of some great redemption. But did I get it? No. Was the mushy middle of the road, not really resolving anything, but somehow Sin and Dice are in love and so someone lives happily ever after, I guess - really the way to go? I didn't appreciate it taking that direction. I felt let down. I didn't wish I hadn't read it (like another book I finished recently, where I want my $ back!) but I do feel pretty "gipped" with the way it ends. And Pen - what happened to her? I am also not sure I get the whole time travel thing - that wasn't really explained. Well, neither was anything about the Golem - which might have given more depth to the book on the supernatural front (and therefore I would have enjoyed it more; I like books where I get context and the "rules" of the supernatural world we are working with, but didn't get that here).

The profanity was used sparingly - which helped get the point across when needed. And the author nicely didn't shy away from the realities of teen sex - but it wasn't graphic and doesn't need to go on the "trash" shelf in my book case. Malkin gave me enough for a nice mental picture - and I got to know and really feel for Dice and Pen.

So, I was torn between 1 and 2 stars. Because I won't donate the book to the local library but keep it in case I ever think I might get more out of re-reading it, I will go with two. ...more

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Jan 30, 2010 Shay rated it really liked it

Shelves: ya, pnr

This sroty was so wrong.
I could feel what Dice was feeling, and it was not always pleasant.
Its a story full of contradictions, You hate and you love, you hurt and you like, You try to look away but you just keep on looking.
It was different, unique and incredibly interesting.
You wouldnt understand until you read it.
Im not sure i like it but i was tranfixed to the story of Sin and Dice.
This book is wrong it was right!
GO READ!

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Aug 22, 2009 Serena rated it it was ok

Shelves: ya-pnr, could-not-finish-did-not-like

I genuinely tried to enjoy this book...it couldn't quite grasp my attention. I figured since I paid for it I may as well read it, completely. I forced myself to finish this book. Overall I rate this book 2 stars sadly and that's extremely generous in my opinion :-/. ...more

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Mar 14, 2010 Kaitlynne rated it it was ok

Eh... I read the summary for this book, and thought, "Wow, this book is going to be awesome." But when I started reading it, it kind of just fell flat. It didn't really hold my attention like most books do. But don't let my opinon sway you, read it and decide for yourself.

**I will definitely be reading the sequel, though.** ...more

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