I love the art in this book. It was stunning. Sadly, I didn't enjoy the story as much. The plot felt very disjointed and at times is was extremely sloI love the art in this book. It was stunning. Sadly, I didn't enjoy the story as much. The plot felt very disjointed and at times is was extremely slow. I'm not sure if there's going to be a sequel. If there is, I think I'll pick up the next volume even though this wasn't the best....more
I think Calamity Jack was better than the first book in the series. It had a more consistent pace, and a larger cast of characters. Of course there weI think Calamity Jack was better than the first book in the series. It had a more consistent pace, and a larger cast of characters. Of course there were a ton of characters in Rapunzel's Revenge, but they were all very minor characters who were only an active part of the story for a few pages. Pru and Freddie on the other hand were actually important characters, and were there throughout the entire book. The writing style is still simplistic, and the plot is still cliché, but if you enjoyed the first book in the series, you'll definitely enjoy this one....more
This was a really fun book. It's western re-telling of Rapunzel, and in this version, Rapunzel saves herself, no prince required. (Although, I really This was a really fun book. It's western re-telling of Rapunzel, and in this version, Rapunzel saves herself, no prince required. (Although, I really enjoyed the Prince's cameo.)
I didn't give this 5 stars because I felt that it dragged a bit in the middle, and that the ending was a bit rushed. I think the graphic format really worked for it since there are lots of action sequences, but because it's extremely visual, you lose the character development that could be done in a traditional book.
This book is Middle Grade, and you can definitely tell. It's missing the depth that's required (or should be required) in adult novels, and it seems more juvenile that YA books. That being said, if you know that it's a MG novel, and you like MG writing (like I do), you'll still really enjoy it....more
I love this book. More specifically, I love the characters. The writing style was ok, but the characters definitely made up for it. There were so manyI love this book. More specifically, I love the characters. The writing style was ok, but the characters definitely made up for it. There were so many well-rounded characters. Cora, Nellie, Michiko; they were all amazing. I love how each of them are strong female characters, but they aren't strong-female-characters. They were all different, and they all had their own issues to deal with, and their own character arc outside of the main plot line.
I'd also like to give a shout-out to whoever made this cover. Somehow, the character impersonators actually look like the characters! It may not be the most ascetically pleasing cover, but I appreciate the attention to detail.
There are quite a few bad steampunk books, so I'm glad I found this one :)...more
This was enjoyable but as a whole pretty meh. It was really fast-paced so it was it was engaging, but the characters felt underdeveloped and very one-This was enjoyable but as a whole pretty meh. It was really fast-paced so it was it was engaging, but the characters felt underdeveloped and very one-note. The best part was definitely the word-building which was super well done and original. Even though I didn't love this, I almost want to read the sequel just to spend more time in the world....more
DNF at 80% If I hadn't been on a ski trip and had nothing else to read, I would have DNFed this long before 80%. I'm not sure if this is a debut novel,DNF at 80% If I hadn't been on a ski trip and had nothing else to read, I would have DNFed this long before 80%. I'm not sure if this is a debut novel, but it sure reads like one. The writing was awkward and stilted, the characters had confusing motivations, and there were some descriptions that took me out of the Victorian setting. Everything seemed so modern! I know that this is steampunk, so it's going to feel more modern than regular historical fiction, but this felt very contemporary.
While I didn't dislike the characters, I didn't like them either. They all seemed nice, but a bit one-dimensional and flat. Rémy was cool, but it seems like the author tried to make her not like "other girls". (In fact, Rémy literally says that she's "not like other girls".) Thaddeus was okay, but he flip-flopped on his opinion on Rémy so quick! He's know her for less than a day, and suddenly he thinks she's amazing, even though 3 hours before he thought she was nothing but a dirty thief. It's great that his character is growing, but it's a tad unbelievable that he changed so fast. (Also, Rémy and Thaddeus have known each other for less than a day and it already seems like they 'love' each other...)
The one good thing about this book was the pacing. There was never a dull moment. Well, actually, all the moments were dull because I hated the story, but if I had been invested in the story, it would have never been dull. There was always something going on, and there didn't seem to be any filler pages. Now, some people like filler pages, but I personally enjoy when a book is edited and edited and edited again. (Think The Great Gatsby and not Little Women) However, the pacing wasn't enough to save this book, and I would strongly advise you to skip this one....more
Meh. This book was meh. I mean, it was OK, but it wasn't special at all. I wasn't exactly wowed by the writing, and the art wasn't my style. Meh. This book was meh. I mean, it was OK, but it wasn't special at all. I wasn't exactly wowed by the writing, and the art wasn't my style. ...more
Re-Read: November 2022 Not sure what else I can add to my review. Still completely loved this! Happy to know that I haven't outgrown this series.
Re-reaRe-Read: November 2022 Not sure what else I can add to my review. Still completely loved this! Happy to know that I haven't outgrown this series.
Re-read: August 2020 My original review was kind of long, so I actually don't have much to add. I still completely loved this book. It was an amazing conclusion to an amazing series and I wouldn't change anything about it.
The only thing I'll add is that even though it was obvious from the beginning that Alek and Deryn were going to end up together and they're a really cute couple, I wouldn't have been angry if Lillit and Deryn became a couple.
Basically, this book is perfect, I love it, and I can't wait to re-read it all over again.
Original Review I am so glad this didn't suck. I love the previous two books so much, and I would have been crushed if the conclusion was awful. I find it easy to write a review about a book I hate, but for some reason I have trouble writing reviews about books I love. I guess it's easier to write a rant review than to eloquently express your love for a fictional world and fictional characters. I guess I'll still try to write an intelligible review, though I know it'll end up being cringe-y.
The world building continues to be amazing. And in this book we got to see a bit of Japan! I rarely read any books that take place in Asia, so I loved that section of the book. Even though it was (obviously) different than the real Japan, it did have a Japanese feel to it. Or at least, it reminded me of the areas of Japan that I've visited. We didn't see much of it, but you could tell that it had a distinct culture that was very different than that of Istanbul and England. I was disappointed that the Leviathan didn't stay in Japan longer, but I enjoyed the time we spent there. We also spent some time in the US, and even a chapter or two in Mexico. It would be awesome to read stories that took place in this universe, but in different countries since they all sound so interesting.
In previous reviews I've spent a lot time gushing about how much I love Alek and Deryn, so I'm going to primarily talk about the other characters I loved, though Deryn and Alek continued to be awesome. They had such an interesting dynamic going on during most of the book. (view spoiler)[Alek FINALLY figured out that Deryn was a girl and Deryn admitted that she had a crush on Alek. It was a bit of an awkward situation to be in. I actually really liked how Alek found out that Deryn was female. He's so dense, so it made sense that Borvil was the one that tipped him off. (As a sidenote, I also headcannon that Barlow thought that Alek and Deryn were a couple even before she found out Deryn's gender, since a loris is only supposed to bond with one person unless they are a couple.) (hide spoiler)]
I really like Volger and Dr. Barlow! They're schemers, and I love scheming characters. They suit each other and I ship them, even though Barlow's married. They're totally having an affair. I mean, did you see them at the end of the book? Even though I love seeing characters develop and evolve, I liked that Volger stayed pretty much the same. He was a plotter in the first book, and he's still a plotter in the last book. Barlow stayed the same as well. Neither of them softened. It makes sense since they're both very confident in themselves and see no reason to change.
And of course I must mention Lilit! She was back! Albeit, only for a few chapters, but those chapters were glorious. She wasn't integral to the plot, but I was so happy to see her again that I didn't care. Her role was to simultaneously flirt with Deryn, and give her relationship advice. (view spoiler)[And smuggle/deliver a secret message, but mostly flirt with Deryn (hide spoiler)] If I wasn't already invested in Deryn and Aleks' relationship, I think I would have a new OTP!
The only character I didn't like was Ms. Rodgers. She was intolerable and I hated her. I think I was supposed to like her, but she kept getting in the way and was annoying as hell. I'm glad she was such a minor character. In general, the journalist characters in this series annoyed me, but at least Eddie Malone served a purpose.
(view spoiler)[One of my favorite scenes in the book, aside from all the Lilit scenes, was when Deryn told Barlow that she was a girl. I just found the scene very funny and I loved Barlow and Deryn's reactions. (hide spoiler)]
Like in the previous book, I like that war wasn't glamorized. Both Alek and Deryn contemplate how awful war is and take no joy in killing. Imagining their enemies dead gave them no satisfaction. I also wonder if Alek being so disgusted by Tesla wanting to (view spoiler)[use the cannon on innocent German civilians (hide spoiler)] was a bit a commentary on the nuclear bombs on Japan in WWII.
This was a great conclusion to a great series, and I can't wait to re-read it again. (And it case anyone doesn't know, there is a bonus chapter available on the author's website, and it's glorious.)...more
Re-Read: November 2022 Definitely my favorite in the series. So much character and plot development, and I love the Turkish setting. It's even cooler nRe-Read: November 2022 Definitely my favorite in the series. So much character and plot development, and I love the Turkish setting. It's even cooler now that I've actually been there and can picture some of the locations described.
Re-read: August 2020 I'm constantly forgetting how much I love this series and I really need to stop doing that. This book was phenomenal. Everything that I loved about the first book -- the characters, the setting, and the alternate history -- somehow got even better!
I'm not going to talk about the characters a ton since I already gushed about them in my original review, but I still love them. I didn't talk too much about Volger or Dr. Barlow though, which is weird because I really like them! Though we didn't see much of him, Volger remained his arrogant and intelligent self. As annoying as he can be, I really like his character and think he can be quite funny when he wants to be. Plus everything he's doing is for Alek's sake, so it's hard to dislike him. Dr. Barlow is the same way. She knows she's powerful and important and she uses other people to get her way, but she respects Deryn and Alek and wants the war to end quickly. She also seems pretty progressive considering that she didn't bat an eye when she (half-correctly) surmised that Deryn and Alek were in a gay relationship. It's unfortunate that this book is in first person since I would have loved to see what Volger and Dr. Barlow were up to. They must have spent a decent amount of time together considering that Volger now thinks Barlow is "interesting".
I think my original review summed up my thoughts on the setting and alternate history elements of the book fairly well. The world felt so real and the illustrations matched it perfectly. Even though the premise of this series is fantastical, it seems semi-plausible if Darwin had discovered DNA decades sooner than we did. The author's note at the end also helps ground the story in reality and made me learn a bit more about what actually happened in WWI.
I am can't wait to read the conclusion to this series since I forget most of it. I remember it was good though, so I'm super excited!
Original Review This may the only second book in a series that I've ever read that's better than the first. I'm so happy that this book doesn't have second-book-syndrome! For some reason I remember not loving this one, but this time around I though it was fantastic. Aside from the hideous cover I honestly can't think of a single thing wrong with this book.
The world building in this series continues to be amazing. It mixes real historical events with just the right amount amount of fantasy and steampunk. (I really liked the author's note at the end that explained what was truth, and what was fiction.) Istanbul was beautifully described, and the illustrations brought it to life. Even though we didn't have a ton of time to explore it, you could tell it was diverse and rich with culture. I wish it were real so that I could visit it! (And yes, I know that Istanbul is a real place but, for obvious reasons, it is not the same Istanbul as the one in this book.)
As much as I love the book's alternate universe, my favorite thing about the book is definitely the characters. Deryn continues to be awesome, and Alek grew so much! And Lillit as a new favorite character.
I'll start with Deryn. When Lilit was introduced, I was so worried that Deryn was going to turn into a stereotypical jealous female. Thankfully, she didn't. In so many books, when a possible romantic rival is introduced, the female characters are completely horrible to each other. It's tired, overused trope, and I'm so glad that the author instead chose to have her stay...completely normal. Ya, she was jealous, but when girls become jealous they usually don't turn into monsters. They just feel jealous. I also love how, even though some of her actions were based on her affection for Alek, he didn't become her entire world. She was still immensely loyal to the British Army and had a strong sense of duty. She still had (and shared) her opinions, even when they were different than Alek's. She was intelligent, level-headed, and fully developed. I loved her.
Unlike Deryn, Alek occasionally got on my nerves. He is a prince and, like most princes, he thinks highly of himself. At times he was insufferable, but his heart was in the right place so it was easy to forgive him. Even though he can be pretentious, he actually cares about everyone and desperately wants peace. The worst thing about him is that he's a tad sexist. It makes sense given his upbringing, but it's annoying to read. The good thing is that he is slowly changing his opinions since he's been exposed to strong women like Lillit and Dr. Barlow, and feminist men like Zaven, who wrote a manifesto on why women should get the vote. I'm sure his opinions are going to be turned on his head once he learns the truth about Deryn/Dylan.
Now, it's time to talk about one of my new favorite characters: Lillit. When I first met Liliit, I thought I was going to hate her. She seemed like she was going to be one of those "feminist" characters who hate all men because that's totally what feminism is about. While she does have her gripes with men, particularly men in power, she doesn't hate them all as a rule or anything. I also love how she's gay/bi. I found that surprising (in a good way) since this book was published in 2010, almost 8 years ago! Given how hard it is to find LGBT representation outside of specifically LGBT contemporary books, I was pleasantly surprised. (As a personal note, I headcannon her as bisexual, not lesbian, but that's beside the point.) Also, Alek being a shipper-on-deck with 'Dylan' and Lilit is my favorite thing. The scene in the hotel where Alek breaks the news to Deryn - that Lilit likes her, not Alek - was one of my favorite parts in the entire book. I forget if Lilit comes back in the next book, but I really hope she does!
Another thing I loved was how the book dealt with the topic of war. When one your protagonists is a soldier, it's really easy to romanticize war and killing. While it wasn't perfect, I appreciated that the characters, Deryn in particular, spent some time thinking about who she was killing. The author made a point of saying the nameless soldiers that were being killed were living, breathing humans. As someone who thinks that most wars are unnecessary, I really appreciated that.
I can't wait to read the series finale, and I hope it lives up to my expectations which, admittedly, are quite high....more
Re-Read: November 2022 This was the perfect book to get me out of a reading slump. I was racing through this to get to my favorite parts.
Re-read: AugusRe-Read: November 2022 This was the perfect book to get me out of a reading slump. I was racing through this to get to my favorite parts.
Re-read: August 2020 I loved this just as much as the last time I read it! Alek annoyed me to no end (I'm seriously concerned about his critical thinking skills) but given how sheltered his upbringing was I think I can forgive him. I got a little annoyed at Deryn as well since she was an antagonist to Alek, but all of her actions make sense from her perspective. I also really loved Volger and Dr. Barlow. They both deduce a lot about the other characters and I love that it was realistic. I often find that Sherlock-esque characters, meaning characters that make a lot of deductions, make claims off of practically nothing. In this book, the author points out the different clues that allowed them to figure things out.
I really loved the world building. Though a lot of this is fictional (of course) it was interesting to see how real history interplayed with the alternate history. It made everything feel very grounded in reality even with all the fantastical elements. I also loved how language was used. Lots of the characters, Deryn especially, use slang, but it's always fairly easy for the reader to figure out what the words mean. I feel like that language helps bring readers into the world.
I completely loved this and am super hyped to read the next book!
Original Review Why have I waited so long to re-read this? I forgot how amazing this series was, and I should have re-read it AGES ago. This book was so much fun and it reminded me why I love steampunk. This book is so original and I've never read anything like it. Westerfeld created so many unique animals and machines, and the illustrations, which were beautiful by the way, helped bring them to life.
The world-building in this book is excellent. As this is a steampunk book, the world in which this book takes place is very different than ours. Even though we had to learn a ton about the world, I never felt like I was getting an info-dump. We were introduced to new machines and beasties organically, and there weren't pages and pages of boring explanation. The world also seemed very believable. Even though there are massive differences between the Darwnists and the Clankers, you can tell that they've taken ideas from each other, because that's how the world works. Unless a country is completely isolated, it's going to borrow ideas from its neighbors. I thought that that detail added some realism to the story.
Another thing I really liked was the characters. Deryn is obviously a feminist, but she also doesn't spend the entire time whining about how hard it is to be a girl. She hates that women aren't given the same opportunities as men are, and she hates that she can't be a sailor. But instead of sitting at home complaining about it, she went out and became a pilot anyway. Yes, she had to disguise herself as a boy...but still.
I also really liked Alek. He's a bit of an idiot at the beginning, but he grows a lot throughout the novel and, from what I remember, the series. He's also much more understanding than I am. There is no way I would have forgiven Deryn as quickly as he did. He understands that she's just trying to do what's right, just like him. So, he's an idiot, but an idiot with good intentions.
Re-read: March 2024 I love this series, but omg are Matt and Kate immature. I hope they have a long engagement (though they are still cute as a couple!Re-read: March 2024 I love this series, but omg are Matt and Kate immature. I hope they have a long engagement (though they are still cute as a couple!).
Re-Read: April 2022 The last book that I'll finish at the beach (at least for a while), unfortunately :(
This book doesn't scream 'beach read' to me, but I still had a great time with this. Kate still annoys the hell out of me sometimes but I appreciate how consistent her character is. And I understand why she made the decisions that she did even if I agree with some of them.
I'm so upset that this series is so short but at least all the books in it were great. Now I need to go find a new book to read...since I have a 6 hour bus ride to look forward to **cries**
Re-read: January 2020 I still love this.
Re-read: May 2019 The Matt Cruse trilogy is one of my favorite series of all time. There's something about it that's so charming and lovable. I've read it so many times and I love it just as much each time I pick it up. I love revisiting the characters and seeing what crazy adventures they're up to now.
This is the last book of the series, and you can tell. I'm not saying that in a negative sense, but this novel has a sense of finality in it. Everyone's story comes to a close in this. (view spoiler)[Captain Walken's story is nicely wrapped up with his retirement, Matt and Kate get engaged, and even Bruce's character arc is completed! We find out that he actually did have a passion and that his passion is what inspired his father to even create the spaceship used in the book. I'm glad his character was brought up again, but reading about him made me feel really sad. I felt for his father.
Another thing that completely killed me in this book was Sheppard's death. I will admit that I wasn't a huge fan of him, but before he died he was beginning to grow on me! Since I was re-reading, I knew his death was coming, but I still wasn't prepared. It doesn't help that being lost in space is one of my largest irrational fears. (hide spoiler)]
On a happier note, I loved seeing Matt and Kate just doing couple things. Despite their differences, they make each other so happy! Obviously they work well together during their adventures, but it was nice to see that they are still compatible even when no one is trying to kill them. I got very annoyed at Kate in this book, but I can see why she did everything that she did, and I get why Matt forgave her. Both Kate and Matt are realistically imperfect and they fully accept each other. This is what great ships are made of!
Another great thing about this series is its semi-realism. I say semi-realism because, well, in this book they essentially travel to space (view spoiler)[on an elevator (hide spoiler)] and they are constantly discovering new species, but within the rules set in the world, it's very realistic. The characters' personalities are consistent but you still see their growth, characters reference past events, and everything always seems plausible given what we know about the world. The least plausible thing is that the entirety of this series happened before either Kate or Matt turned 18. (view spoiler)[Though I suppose having Matt technically not make the cut for the space launch adds a bit of realism to series. (hide spoiler)] To add even more realism, Kate even has a consistent chaperone! Miss Simpkins has grown on me throughout the series.
This was a very satisfying conclusion to the series but I wish there was another book, if only because I don't want to say goodbye to these characters. I love absolutely everything about this series and I'm already dying to re-read it.
Original Review Why does this have to be the last book!? :(...more
Re-read: March 2024 In the third book Matt mentioned that he had a jealous streak...that's definitely true haha. Both he and Kate are extremely immaturRe-read: March 2024 In the third book Matt mentioned that he had a jealous streak...that's definitely true haha. Both he and Kate are extremely immature, but I forgive them since they're literally kids.
Re-Read: April 2022 I love this book ❤
Re-read: January 2020 This series makes me so happy. It is so much fun to read and is extremely engaging. The world feels so real. Even though this is speculative fiction/sci-fi and there are fantastical creatures and skyships, I can picture the world so clearly. I don't mention this often enough in any of my many reviews of this series, but Kenneth Oppel is so good at descriptive writing. I could easily picture ghost ship and the creatures. I felt like I was on the ship with Matt and Kate. This book means so much to me and I can't wait to pick it up again.
Re-read: April 2019 I really love this series. It's so engaging and fun! Most of my thoughts are in my original review (although I'll admit they aren't very well organized), so I don't have much to add. This is probably my favorite book in one of my favorite series ever and I recommend it to everyone.
Original Review I find I have a lot of trouble writing reviews for books I really love, so I'm just going to make a list of all the things I loved instead:
- This doesn't have 2nd-book-syndrome! Yay! - There was not a single boring moment. I never wanted to put the book down. - Matt and Kate's relationship gives me life! There is a little bit of drama, but it seems very natural. I find that usually in books there's a lot of needless drama in relationships, so I'm glad that Kate and Matt have a stable and healthy one. - I love the diverse cast of characters. Nadira was amazing, and I loved/hated Hal. - The writing isn't complicated or extremely flowery, so it's super easy to read. That being said, Kenneth Oppel really knows how to describe things! I could picture everything perfectly and in detail. - The characters weren't super heroes! They actually get injured, and their surroundings had an effect on them! A lot of the time (especially in adventure books), the characters seem to be almost invincible. Luckily that's not the case in Skybreaker and the characters react to their surroundings like normal human beings. - Skybreaker is similar enough to Airborn so old fans will love it, but it's different enough that you won't feel like you've read it before. - Chef Vlad has a cameo :)...more
Re-read: February 2024 I was on a flight and had just finished Into Thin Air. I needed something familiar and happy and this definitely did the trick.
RRe-read: February 2024 I was on a flight and had just finished Into Thin Air. I needed something familiar and happy and this definitely did the trick.
Re-Read: April 2022 My perfect comfort read for when I'm very stressed and stuck on a ridiculously long layover.
Re-read: January 2020 The Matt Cruse trilogy is one of my all-time favorite series. I’ve long lost count of the number of times I’ve re-read it. Something about it makes me so happy and I am always in the mood to pick it up. It has the perfect mix of action, adventure, and romance, and each time I read it I get something new out of it.
This time around I noticed that a major theme in this book is the future and how our circumstances affect it. Every character has something that they want to due but, due to their class or gender, can’t achieve it. Matt wants to be a sailmaker but can’t afford to pay for the qualifications, Bruce has the opposite problem and is confined by the expectations of the upper class, and Kate wants nothing more than to be a scientist in a world that says women are only good for embroidery and children. I loved seeing how their status affected them and shaped their character and actions. It made Kate and Bruce a bit unlikable at times, but overall, I still like them.
This is probably my favorite book. Definitely top 5. It is so wonderful and so perfect and I can’t wait to read it all over again.
Re-read: April 2019 This has got to be one of my most-read books ever. I read this a lot prior to Goodreads counting re-reads of books, so have no clue how many times I've read this. I just know that it's one of my favorite books and I don't think I'll ever get tired of reading it. I love the story, the action, and all of the characters.
Matt is a great protagonist. He's practical and resourceful, but he also doesn't shy away from adventure. Kate can be grating at time, but she's so witty, strong, and intelligent. And she's consistently willful, not just when the plot calls for it. I sometimes wish that Kate would think through her actions a little bit more, considering that most of the events in this book are her fault, but I can see where she's coming from and still adore her.
I forgot how much I also loved the side characters! Captain Walken is such a great guy, and I can see why Matt admires him so much. I really liked Baz and I'm a bit sad that we don't get to see him for the rest of the series. And of course, I begrudgingly love Bruce. (view spoiler)[His death still hits me hard, even after having read it so many times. It's kind of sad to read about him since I know what's going to happen to him. (hide spoiler)]
For such a fast-paced book, there is quite a bit of political commentary in this! It's mainly on privilege and poverty, but there is also some talk about prejudice and sexism. Given that this is YA/MG, I thought it was well done. There's nothing ground breaking, but it's a good place to start conversations, especially among the target audience.
I love this book and I love the 10th anniversary cover. I know I'm probably getting a bit old to read something that is meant for 12-year old boys, but I'm already looking forward to re-reading it.
Original Review Airborn is one of those books you can read a million times and never get bored. I've re-read it more times than I can count. Each time I read it I love it even more. Matt and Kate and the rest of the Aurora crew feel so real, and I absolutely love reading about them.
It's really hard the categorize this book. It's definitely an alternate-history book, and it's kind of steampunk-y, but not really. There's lots of action, but there's also some romance, and a lot about biology and science. It's a fairly simple read, but there are also complex themes of poverty, grief, and feminism. I think that's part of the reason why Airborn is so compulsively re-readable; every time you read it you get something different from it.
I also love all the different characters. They all had very different and distinct personalities. Matt was such a likable protagonist, and Kate was so well written! She could be quite annoying at times, but she was such a strong female character without being a *strong-female-character*. She wasn't physically strong, but she was extremely intelligent and determined, and such a feminist! I also really liked Bruce. Even though part of me wanted to hate him, he was too sweet and innocent to dislike! (view spoiler)[That made is death that much more tragic :( (hide spoiler)] I also loved how the villain wasn't completely evil, and we occasionally got to see his humanity. Realistic, fleshed out villains with real motivations give me life <3
I love this book so much I can't come up with any coherent thoughts...so I apologize for this awful review. (:...more
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