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I did like this book. But, I must admit, it was not at all what I expected of McKinley. I had read all her previous books, and had a certain expectation/sense of her writing style. This seemed completely different. It almost seemed like she read a little too many Charlaine Harris books and wound up writing in that author's style. I found it a bit annoying as I can't stand Charlaine Harris' writing style; it really irritates the heck out of me.
I also was surprised this was marketed as a young adult novel. The character is in her 20's and the "c**t" word is in it. I don't have a problem with that word at all, it's just not something I expected to see in a YA book. But, that could be the publishers fault ... I notice a lot of authors are typecast into a certain genre even if their later books are meant for another.
Nevertheless, I did read it within 48 hours. It pulled me along, and I did really love the main character. I thought she was fantastic. Actually, I really liked all the characters.
I gave it 5 out of 5 stars - it really is a good novel. It's just my personal expectations that threw me for a loop.
I also was surprised this was marketed as a young adult novel. The character is in her 20's and the "c**t" word is in it. I don't have a problem with that word at all, it's just not something I expected to see in a YA book. But, that could be the publishers fault ... I notice a lot of authors are typecast into a certain genre even if their later books are meant for another.
Nevertheless, I did read it within 48 hours. It pulled me along, and I did really love the main character. I thought she was fantastic. Actually, I really liked all the characters.
I gave it 5 out of 5 stars - it really is a good novel. It's just my personal expectations that threw me for a loop.
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I am obviously in the minority here. I didnt like this book. At all. Couldnt get into it. Unfortunately it bored me to tears.
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I picked this up on a friend's recommendation. And boy, am I glad I did! It’s a vampire book, I should say that just from the get-go.
But, it’s nothing like Twilight or Vampire Diaries. NOTHING like it. So, if that’s the kind of vampire book you like, you probably wouldn’t like this one. If you are open to vampires who are actually LIKE vampires, then, you’d probably like this one.
I’ll be honest, though. I got through the first few chapters because I was stuck at the airport with nothing else to read and the writing was good. But, more than once, I remember thinking, “what the hell is going on here?”
The world Robin McKinley sets up is brilliant, and the way she sets it up is masterful. It’s first person, and although most people who set up these distinctly different worlds might go with a third person pov to easier describe the world, she doesn’t. She lets you wonder about some of the terms and concepts Sunshine (that’s the main character) throws about and everyone seems to know.
But everything becomes clear with time. Of course, by the time things become clear, you’re much too involved in Sunshine and Connie’s plight to realize that the author just explained something she’d thrown out there and that you’d wondered about back in the first chapter.
Vampires in this book are not beautiful, they’re not like anything our current society has come to expect from the supposedly seductive race. They’re monsters. Everyone accepts that. They’re the things that go bump in the night.
Except...when they don’t.
But, it’s nothing like Twilight or Vampire Diaries. NOTHING like it. So, if that’s the kind of vampire book you like, you probably wouldn’t like this one. If you are open to vampires who are actually LIKE vampires, then, you’d probably like this one.
I’ll be honest, though. I got through the first few chapters because I was stuck at the airport with nothing else to read and the writing was good. But, more than once, I remember thinking, “what the hell is going on here?”
The world Robin McKinley sets up is brilliant, and the way she sets it up is masterful. It’s first person, and although most people who set up these distinctly different worlds might go with a third person pov to easier describe the world, she doesn’t. She lets you wonder about some of the terms and concepts Sunshine (that’s the main character) throws about and everyone seems to know.
But everything becomes clear with time. Of course, by the time things become clear, you’re much too involved in Sunshine and Connie’s plight to realize that the author just explained something she’d thrown out there and that you’d wondered about back in the first chapter.
Vampires in this book are not beautiful, they’re not like anything our current society has come to expect from the supposedly seductive race. They’re monsters. Everyone accepts that. They’re the things that go bump in the night.
Except...when they don’t.
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Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com
After years of peace with the vampires, Rae "Sunshine" Seddon makes a big mistake and wanders by the lake to get some peace and quiet. She is captured by vampires and imprisoned next to one who implores her to tell him stories to keep them both sane.
Using her long-forgotten power that her grandmother tried to cultivate in her when she was young, she turns her pocket knife into a key and frees herself and the vampire. When the vampires' true plans to decimate and take over the human world within 100 years are uncovered, Rae, a descendant of Onyx Blaise, is recruited by SOF (Special Other Forces) to stop the madness.
The only problem is that her powers were never fully trained and tapped into. With the help of her vampire friend and with enemies at their heels, these two must face the odds to save themselves and all of humanity. Will they succeed? Will Rae be able to control her magic in time to save everyone?
A gripping, high-thrill adventure with lots at stake. The plot and characters are well-developed, and the story is fairly unique and holds the reader's attention. Those who like vampire tales, adventure, fantasy, and apocalyptic books will enjoy reading SUNSHINE.
After years of peace with the vampires, Rae "Sunshine" Seddon makes a big mistake and wanders by the lake to get some peace and quiet. She is captured by vampires and imprisoned next to one who implores her to tell him stories to keep them both sane.
Using her long-forgotten power that her grandmother tried to cultivate in her when she was young, she turns her pocket knife into a key and frees herself and the vampire. When the vampires' true plans to decimate and take over the human world within 100 years are uncovered, Rae, a descendant of Onyx Blaise, is recruited by SOF (Special Other Forces) to stop the madness.
The only problem is that her powers were never fully trained and tapped into. With the help of her vampire friend and with enemies at their heels, these two must face the odds to save themselves and all of humanity. Will they succeed? Will Rae be able to control her magic in time to save everyone?
A gripping, high-thrill adventure with lots at stake. The plot and characters are well-developed, and the story is fairly unique and holds the reader's attention. Those who like vampire tales, adventure, fantasy, and apocalyptic books will enjoy reading SUNSHINE.