Genre: Young AdultSource: Gift
Summary: Seventeen year old Janie is anything but normal. She is keeping a secret. If anyone found out, they'd think she's a freak. See; Janie can enter people's dreams. Sometimes, they're good ones, but then there are the nightmares. Either way, she doesn't like having this so-called "power." Not one bit.
Summary: Seventeen year old Janie is anything but normal. She is keeping a secret. If anyone found out, they'd think she's a freak. See; Janie can enter people's dreams. Sometimes, they're good ones, but then there are the nightmares. Either way, she doesn't like having this so-called "power." Not one bit.
Review:
Plot and Writing: I do love the premise and the storyline of this one. It is very original, and is something I havenot read about before. I also enjoyed the author's style of writing. Some may call it choppy and a bit awkward, but I have to admit, I quite liked it. I thought that it was as unique as the plot itself.
Character: I did like the main characters. However, I felt as if I still don't know much about them yet. There wasn't any sort of development yet, but this is the first book in a trilogy after all, so I'll let that small negative pass. Despite the lack of depth, I still found them likable and believable enough to make me want to pick up its sequel.
Overall: Wake is a really quick read; fairly short and fast-paced. It's the intriguing premise that ultimately captures me and my attention. Was it a good book? Yes, but not worthy of 5 stars. I give it 3 stars instead; an okay-good read. I still do think it's worth your time and worth reading, as it is interesting. It's also good enough to make me look forward for the next one.
I thought Wake was an okay read. Fade was somewhat better, I still haven't gotten around to reading Gone though. It really is an interesting book and I cared for Janie and her struggles more in the second book.
ReplyDeleteI loved this book, so it's too bad you didn't feel the same way. I defiantly agree that it's unique and I'm glad you're going to continue on with the series. Great review. I hope you enjoy Fade.
ReplyDeleteI love this series, started Gone tonight. I think you should read Fade immediately and you will enjoy the series so much more.
ReplyDeleteI really liked this one! I think Fade is even better. You get to know the characters a little bit more, so I think you'll enjoy it. Thanks for the great review :D
ReplyDeletei haven't read this series, but i think i will soon. it sounds like a great paranormal story :)
ReplyDeleteGreat review Jillian, I haven't read this trilogy yet but have heard good things and it's on my TBR list, so thanks for the rec!
ReplyDeleteI really, really liked Wake. Haven't been able to get hold of the other books in the series though :(
ReplyDelete@Adriana: I thought it was okay too.. It was good, but wasn't amazing or anything like that. I am looking forward to reading Fade. I do like Janie!
ReplyDelete@Morgan: I have Fade on hold in the library, and am looking forward to reading it. I really liked Janie as the main character, so I'm hopeful about the sequel.
@Marce: I have it on hold in the library, so I might get it in a week or so, hopefully! I'll definitely read it asap.
@Sara: I really am interested to know what happens next as I like Janie as the main character.
@Erika: I don't know if I can call it paranormal, but then again.. now that I think about it, I don't know what to call it at all. ;) Regardless, it's an entertaining read.
@Katelyn: Thank you! I'd love to hear what you think of it when you get around to reading it.
@Clover: I can definitely understand how some people really loved this book, and then there are some like me, who enjoyed it, but didn't fall in love with it. I am still a fan though. It was quite intriguing.
@Outnumbered Mama: Goodness, I am so behind my awards-passing! But thank you so much for that :)