By Carrie Jones
Genre YA supernatural/paranormal romance
Pages 262
Recommended by Me
First sentence "Do you want some more spaghetti?"
Synopsis
Blah blah blah. The series comes to and end and I'm sure there was some story going on, but all I really cared about was who Zara was going to choose!
A rambling review...cause I can't break this one down into good and bad
K, my synopsis isn't really that fair but it's been two years since I read the book before this one and I hardly remembered a thing. That's not good! I should have remembered that Zara did in fact rescue Nick! After all, she was so whiny about it during the last book...so whiny that I actually DO remember that! Sorry, but the reason I was so hooked into this series is because of Astley...insert long dreamy sigh here... Astley is a serious book crush of mine. And I don't mean I like him and he makes me smile. I mean that every time he "walks onto the page" I get this nervous excited feeling like I do in real life when a crush walks into the room. He's kind, sweet, NOT a controlling crazy psycho like some people *cough* every guy in YA *cough*. He's sacrificing, practical and selfless. I love him, guys! And in comparison to Nick a boy that is the exact opposite of all these qualities, he shines! Positively shines!
This is the last and final book in the series so I knew the decision was coming. There was much hand wringing and nervous gulping going on, let me tell you. With Nick back being his usual jackass self and Zara still crushing on him I was panicking. Why?! Why couldn't this once I like the guy the MC actually ends up with? Just this once, please!...And now I'm going to shut up in case you are reading this series or plan to and don't want to know what happens. I'm afraid if I even tell you I liked or disliked it I'll ruin it for you sooo, I'll tell those of you who want to know below...the rest of you guys, just skip to the bottom.
***Spoiler***
Well, guys, for once in my freaking life the MC saw what I saw in a love interest and chose the right guy! I was thrilled! However, I have mixed feelings. See, I hated that the author threw in that fake out about Astley being bad. Not only was it completely unbelievable because Astley is incapable of evilness, but it was just plain aggravating. I was furious with Zara for actually believing his act. Whatever! She wouldn't have believed so easily, it was completely out of character and downright insulting to me as a reader! So, yeah, I was happy she chose Astley but the way in unfolded pissed me off.
***End of Spoiler***
If you haven't read this series I'd recommend it based solely on Astley. Just so you can meet him and be introduced to a real man! But remember, he's mine! Don't even think about stealing him! ;)
I haven't read this, but I totally read your spoiler. I seriously could not stand not know who she chose after your previous paragraph. And seriously, what's up with guys in YA? Also, I love your synopsis.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I knew that spoiler would be too tempting. I'm so sick of bossy, over controlling guys in YA! Astley is seriously a breath of fresh air.
DeleteHahaha! I love it. I never got into this series. I think I debated on it off and on but shrugged it off. I might take a look into the first book someday, check out this wonderful guy, Astley. I like book boys. I promise not to steal him, I have plenty of others! ;)
ReplyDeleteAlas, Astley isn't in the first book. I promise you he's worth a look, though. ;)
DeleteI've really wanted to read this series. Glad that you approve, even if it's just for Astley, lol.
ReplyDeleteYeah, Astley is about all it's got going for it...or maybe the plot just pales in comparison.
DeleteYou know, I never made it past the second book. But, at least I know she picked the better guy :)
ReplyDeleteYeah, I almost gave up but Astley kept me reading.
DeleteThank you for making me LOL with this book reivew! Astley certainly sounds swoon-worthy!!
ReplyDeleteyou're welcome! And, yes, he's so swoon-worthy.
DeleteI haven't read any of these books but it's good to see a non controlling YA guy and even better that Zara picked the right one. Though I'm sorry that the way it was unfolded upset you. I hate when characters do something that is very out of character for them just to add some pages to a book.
ReplyDeleteYes, the way it was done aggravated me but at least she chose the right guy.
DeleteI've heard of this series, but I wasn't sure if it was the right one for me. I'll have to do some research into that because I'm intrigued by this Astley guy you mention.
ReplyDeleteIf you give it a try I'm quite certain you'll like Astley. It's almost impossible not to. ;)
DeleteI've read the first book in this series but haven't gotten any further. I skipped your spoiler. Will probably have to reread the first book because I didn't even recognize any of the character names!
ReplyDeleteWell, they aren't that memorable. Only Astley is and he's not even in the first one. That might be why you don't remember anything. ;)
DeleteI would so love to read this book for Astley's sake but you gave the first book in the series 2 stars! How am I going to get through an entire series???
ReplyDeleteThat's cause Astley isn't in the first one. ;)
DeleteI'm not gonna hide the fact it was purely the cover that got me interested but now I know there's a hot guy for me to find this has definitley found it's way onto my to read list!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, the covers is what drew me in too. And then...I discovered Astley.
DeleteWell now I have to go check this series out. I need to meet this " real man" of yours! Loved this review!!! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, he is so a REAL man. ;)
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