stacey_is_sassy
Written on Jun 10, 2020
I've decided the best way to enjoy an Amelia Hutchins story is to listen instead of reading. While I enjoy the storylines, characters, and passionate feelings, I really struggle with the execution. When her stories are read to me, I am entranced. I think in Becoming his Monsters, the narrators made this story. The characters came to life for me. I know Lena and Lucian, I see them, I feel their emotions. The characters that surround them became real and I was tricked into loving Monsters.
When I started, it took me a while to get what was going on. I can honestly say I was surprised by the 'new' Lena. She's a wee bit nasty and her messed up emotions make no sense because she claims to not feel. I do enjoy her strength and determination, though. Lena's new indestructibility was amusing and I enjoyed the reactions she provoked in her friends and enemies.
We did see a different side to Lucian but his true nature was never far from the surface. I liked that he had to work to get back in Lena's good graces. I need to know what he is.
I will be back for more but it will only be if it comes out as an audiobook. Even though I'm frustrated that we're left with a cliffy, I'm still interested enough to come back to find out what Lucian is.
