Genre:
Realistic YA Fiction
I
picked up this book because its plot seemed intriguing. I love myself a twisted
protagonist. I recently read Ember which is also by Jessica Sorensen, and
adored it. (I tried to force myself to read the Fallen Star series, couldn't get
through the first book.) I knew this novel would be a hit or a miss, as I had
mixed reviews on her past books.
Anyways,
back to TSOEAM (I've decided to abbreviate it), the novel started off painfully
slow. It was inching in the beginning. Aside from that, I could recognize from
the start that it getting progressively better. There was tons of foreshadowing
that led me to believe that this book was destined for greatness. And boy did
it deliver! Sorensen shows us believable characters with rocky pasts. The two
main protagonists (yes it is from two points of view,) Ella and Micha, are both
haunted by their histories. I don't want to give toooo much away, but Ella is a
cause of quite a lot of Micha's problems.
Ella
is an extremely complicated
character. When the book starts off, Micha and her hadn't seen each other in a
year. We are introduced to her as a reserved girl who is in denial about her
past. When she meets back up with Micha, the reader comes to realize that she
is a completely different person than he used to know.
The
mystery in the book is what made me love and hate it. Sorensen keeps the reader
wondering 'What the hell is happening' for about 80 pages in the book. TSOEAM
seems to pick up after this. The plot is much quicker. If you dislike books
with a huge back-story to them DO NOT READ THIS. If you like a book with tons
of secrets and that keeps you wondering, I absolutely recommend.
The
style is typical with Sorensen's past books, vivid and passionate. She isn't
too wordy, which I like. She is concise and lets the emotions of the characters
carry the weight of the book. You can't help but root
Let me say...Micha and Ella are HOT HOT
HOT. When they are together sparks are flying everywhere. You romance readers
will adore this book. In addition, Ella's family, (her father and brother,) is
a nice addition to the book. Her brother is a foil for Micha. I'll let ya'll
make up your mind about the other minor characters, Lila and Ethan. (I liked
them, but I can see how some people would find them pointless.)
Also, this is a going to be a trilogy! Nothing better than a series, right?!
One
last note, I want a boy like Micha. Please God, I'm begging you....
Ratings:
Cover
Art: 8/10 (Love it!)
Characters:
9/10
Plot:
9/10
Pacing:
(1 being extremely unhurried, 10 being extremely rapid,): 4/10
Overall:
8/10
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