Reviewed by shannonmiz on
Though I enjoyed this book, it took me quite awhile to get through it, which is pretty unusual for me. You can read more about that here, with full review.
What I Liked: I love the characters in this series. Sure, I like Ruby, she's fine. But oh, the others! I could probably read books on end about Chubs, and Jude, and hell, even Vida. I loved the dynamics of all the relationships, the trust issues, the lighthearted moments. The characters really make this series, in my opinion. Also, I liked that there are some questions answered, along with some new questions that leave the reader wanting to know what happens next. The second half of the book was quite action-packed, and I definitely wanted to keep reading!
What I didn't: So the second half was pretty great. But the first half really dragged for me, which is probably why it took so long to finish. That, and the book is 500+ pages. So if it is dragging, it is really dragging. I felt like there was just too much detail, events were taking too long, and I kind of didn't care anymore.
Bottom Line: I think that had this book been a bit shorter, I'd have been much more enthusiastic. As it stands, I really did enjoy the second half, and the characters were what kept me going throughout, so I will definitely be reading the third installment.
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- 17 May, 2014: Reviewed