I really did enjoy Starcrossed, but I found myself left quite confused by a few plot points that I'm not sure if were misreadings by myself or plot holes, so I think maybe I need a reread. Anyway. Greek mythology interests me but I always feel it's a little intimidating, because it's like it's own religion and there is just so much to learn. I felt way in over my head with Starcrossed although quite a lot was explained, however I think I would have enjoyed it more had I been able to put it into context. I read somewhere that some of the mythology is actually incorrect, but I don't know if that's because the author edited on purpose. I can't tell you if this is true or not because I sadly do not know enough about it!
I did really enjoy this book, although it was quite long for a one sitting read. It reminded me a lot of other YA books actually, particularly Finding Sky by Joss Stirling; the big families with special gifts, the girl with the unknown past, the thing that they discover that the protagonists alone have in common with each other and new kid syndrome. I found at the beginning, I was quite annoyed with the text and the prose was hard for me to get into; it was almost as if sometimes the some of the sentences didnt really relate to the ones before it and I felt there was maybe a few too many adjectives in there, but it didn't detract from the reading experience too much.
I feel as if all I've done is critique Starcrossed but I really did enjoy it. I liked the cast of characters (although jeez, does Noel actually do anything other than cook?) and the romance was very sweet. I enjoyed the romantic tension until Lucas came clean about his feelings but still couldn't kiss Helen. I mean surely part of it is the not knowing, and the knowing discovered by a kiss?
I will read the subsequent novels though, and will brush up on my Greek mythology before then! I give Starcrossed 3 out of 5 stars.
I did really enjoy this book, although it was quite long for a one sitting read. It reminded me a lot of other YA books actually, particularly Finding Sky by Joss Stirling; the big families with special gifts, the girl with the unknown past, the thing that they discover that the protagonists alone have in common with each other and new kid syndrome. I found at the beginning, I was quite annoyed with the text and the prose was hard for me to get into; it was almost as if sometimes the some of the sentences didnt really relate to the ones before it and I felt there was maybe a few too many adjectives in there, but it didn't detract from the reading experience too much.
I feel as if all I've done is critique Starcrossed but I really did enjoy it. I liked the cast of characters (although jeez, does Noel actually do anything other than cook?) and the romance was very sweet. I enjoyed the romantic tension until Lucas came clean about his feelings but still couldn't kiss Helen. I mean surely part of it is the not knowing, and the knowing discovered by a kiss?
I will read the subsequent novels though, and will brush up on my Greek mythology before then! I give Starcrossed 3 out of 5 stars.
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