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annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
4.0
For some reason I have always been so focussed on the vampires, that I never really paid much attention to the werewolves. Therefore I only discovered these books a few weeks ago when someone sold their copy of the first book on facebook. I got interested, bought the book (new) myself and after finishing it I was already really excited about the second book. Especially because there were so many amazing possibilities!
Well, let me start this review with saying that this book was not about what I had expected it to be. I had, for some reason, expected a really big and political story. Instead I got a really small story about a teenage girl figuring out how to balance her werewolf life with her human life. However, I actually really enjoyed this small story. Maybe because, even though in this case it was supernatural, it's very relatable to have to balance different parts of yourselves with different people.
Even though the plot was actually quite small, with an amazingly dark finale, the atmosphere of the book was built up perfectly. I could really feel Claire's tension, I could feel how she was slowly struggling more and more, slipping up more and more and getting into trouble more and more. It was quite an intense book in that way, because Claire's fear was so present throughout the book and as a reader I was constantly waiting for things to go more wrong.
What I love is that, even though all the werewolf stuff is fascinating, Claire also worries about her human life, her friendships, prom, her boyfriend. I think in a way it makes her really realistic. However, I still really love Matthew. Matthew is one of the realest boyfriends I've ever seen in a YA book. Things are far from easy for both of them, but we watch them work it out, talk it over, fight and make up. I like the honesty between them and I like how this is not a sickening perfect relationship, but one that seems realistic.
Well, let me start this review with saying that this book was not about what I had expected it to be. I had, for some reason, expected a really big and political story. Instead I got a really small story about a teenage girl figuring out how to balance her werewolf life with her human life. However, I actually really enjoyed this small story. Maybe because, even though in this case it was supernatural, it's very relatable to have to balance different parts of yourselves with different people.
Even though the plot was actually quite small, with an amazingly dark finale, the atmosphere of the book was built up perfectly. I could really feel Claire's tension, I could feel how she was slowly struggling more and more, slipping up more and more and getting into trouble more and more. It was quite an intense book in that way, because Claire's fear was so present throughout the book and as a reader I was constantly waiting for things to go more wrong.
What I love is that, even though all the werewolf stuff is fascinating, Claire also worries about her human life, her friendships, prom, her boyfriend. I think in a way it makes her really realistic. However, I still really love Matthew. Matthew is one of the realest boyfriends I've ever seen in a YA book. Things are far from easy for both of them, but we watch them work it out, talk it over, fight and make up. I like the honesty between them and I like how this is not a sickening perfect relationship, but one that seems realistic.
audreychamaine's review against another edition
2.0
Now that she's a werewolf, life hasn't gotten any easier for Claire. Her mother is still hardly in her life, except as the alpha of their pack. Claire's amazing relationship with her boyfriend is starting to show signs of strain from her constant pack obligations, and Claire is losing her best friend because of the secrets keeping them apart. Additionally, Claire needs to up her werewolf game and learn to do all of the things her kind are able to do in order to be accepted as a full member of the pack.
Sadly, this sequel to Claire de Lune really fell flat for me. There were several times when I was tempted to simply put this book down and not continue, but I kept reading, hoping that the story would pick up. It never did.
My issue with this book was that it was just boring. Nothing much happened, and I didn't feel compelled by the plot. There are various conflicts present: Claire's inability to create werewolf fire, the threat of her friend finding out what she is, the impending werewolf baby. None of these did it for me, though. And at the end, Johnson gives us another, far more intense conflict, but I never felt a sense of urgency, or like the story would take a dark turn and that everything might not be okay. I had no doubt that things would resolve in a happy manner, and so I just didn't care. I was shocked--a book that actually makes werewolves seem dull is a real shame.
Additionally, this book was entirely too full of teen angst for my taste. Maybe I'm just too old, or never having been somebody who went to high school dances or the ability to take my mom's Mercedes or fancy credit card, just couldn't relate. The back and forth of misunderstandings and tension in Claire's friendships frustrated me, because I wanted her to learn to communicate with other people and stop letting life roll over her. Take some responsibility for your relationships and grow. Instead, we got pages of pining over the upcoming school dance, and listening in on other people's phone conversations by using werewolf hearing.
I think there may be an audience of people who could enjoy this book. If you loved the first in the series, you may as well give this book a try. I was somewhat indifferent to Claire de Lune, and after reading Nocturne, I'm going to cut my losses and move on.
Sadly, this sequel to Claire de Lune really fell flat for me. There were several times when I was tempted to simply put this book down and not continue, but I kept reading, hoping that the story would pick up. It never did.
My issue with this book was that it was just boring. Nothing much happened, and I didn't feel compelled by the plot. There are various conflicts present: Claire's inability to create werewolf fire, the threat of her friend finding out what she is, the impending werewolf baby. None of these did it for me, though. And at the end, Johnson gives us another, far more intense conflict, but I never felt a sense of urgency, or like the story would take a dark turn and that everything might not be okay. I had no doubt that things would resolve in a happy manner, and so I just didn't care. I was shocked--a book that actually makes werewolves seem dull is a real shame.
Additionally, this book was entirely too full of teen angst for my taste. Maybe I'm just too old, or never having been somebody who went to high school dances or the ability to take my mom's Mercedes or fancy credit card, just couldn't relate. The back and forth of misunderstandings and tension in Claire's friendships frustrated me, because I wanted her to learn to communicate with other people and stop letting life roll over her. Take some responsibility for your relationships and grow. Instead, we got pages of pining over the upcoming school dance, and listening in on other people's phone conversations by using werewolf hearing.
I think there may be an audience of people who could enjoy this book. If you loved the first in the series, you may as well give this book a try. I was somewhat indifferent to Claire de Lune, and after reading Nocturne, I'm going to cut my losses and move on.
nadryn's review against another edition
4.0
This book was good but in places it was very predictable and i knew what was going to happen. Other than that it was quite enjoyable.
lolasreviews's review
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this book. It is not a great story, but I still enjoyed it. And I love the originality of the story, it is about a teenager who is a werewolf. Where book 1 mostly focusses on Claire becoming a werewolf and the man-eating werewolf, this book mostly focusses on Claire and how she tries to keep her wolf life a secret from her friends. I really liked seeing how Claire deals with her secret while also trying to be a normal teenage girl. I think she not always deals good with her secret, but she has a lot to deal with.
The first half of the book mostly focusses on Claire and how she has to lit a fire. There are other topics woven in between so it didn't get boring, but I still think it got a little bit too much attention. Altough I did like it that Claire struggled with some things, like lighting the fire, this makes her so much more believeable. Some new friendships form in this book and Claire has some obstancles to overcome with Mathew.
One minpoint about this story is the fact that I think that it would be nice if there where more werewolf hunts etc. The book mostly focusses on pack troubles and Claire's troubles with lying against her friends. There are very little scenes where Claire is just a wolf and enjoys her wolf senses. I still enjoyed the book and I think it shows a very believeable story about how a teenager deals with being a werewolf.
In this book we do get to learn a bit more about Claire and the pack. We see Claire make some tough decisions and I think she is a very strong character. We also get to know a bit more about the other pack members and I really enjoyed getting to know them more, because they got a little too less attention in book 1.
To conclude: a very enjoyable story about a teenage werewolf. There are some points in the story that could've been better, but overal it is a very enjoyable read and Claire reacts very believeable in this story.
The first half of the book mostly focusses on Claire and how she has to lit a fire. There are other topics woven in between so it didn't get boring, but I still think it got a little bit too much attention. Altough I did like it that Claire struggled with some things, like lighting the fire, this makes her so much more believeable. Some new friendships form in this book and Claire has some obstancles to overcome with Mathew.
One minpoint about this story is the fact that I think that it would be nice if there where more werewolf hunts etc. The book mostly focusses on pack troubles and Claire's troubles with lying against her friends. There are very little scenes where Claire is just a wolf and enjoys her wolf senses. I still enjoyed the book and I think it shows a very believeable story about how a teenager deals with being a werewolf.
In this book we do get to learn a bit more about Claire and the pack. We see Claire make some tough decisions and I think she is a very strong character. We also get to know a bit more about the other pack members and I really enjoyed getting to know them more, because they got a little too less attention in book 1.
To conclude: a very enjoyable story about a teenage werewolf. There are some points in the story that could've been better, but overal it is a very enjoyable read and Claire reacts very believeable in this story.
books_plan_create's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the last half of the book. The first part was somewhat difficult for me to get in to. And I found some of it to be quite obvious, but it was still enjoyable. And with some lovely passages.
"This will break you. The same way that the surface of the moon has been broken by the meteors that smash against it. But this doesn't have to destroy you. The shattered moon still grows. you will still be. And from there you will have to find your own way through." (page 305)
I just absolutely loved that. So poetic.
"This will break you. The same way that the surface of the moon has been broken by the meteors that smash against it. But this doesn't have to destroy you. The shattered moon still grows. you will still be. And from there you will have to find your own way through." (page 305)
I just absolutely loved that. So poetic.
amberinpieces's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: No spoilers from Nocturne, but read with caution if you have not read Claire de Lune.
Claire has survived her first summer as a werewolf despite the initial obstacles she had to overcome. Although she still cannot confess her secret to her best friend, Emily, it has become easier for Claire to lie to her. She still hates to deceive Emily, but at least she can confide in her boyfriend, Matthew.
Even though school is in session and Claire is preparing for her first ever school dance with Matthew, she still has to remain vigilant and cautious. Everything begins to spiral out of control when Emily’s new friend, Amy, becomes suspicious of Claire and her actions, putting Claire more on guard than usual. Matthew also seems to be pulling away from her at the same time. To add to those worries, Claire has to prepare to prove herself as a complete wolf, which involves lighting the ceremonial fire, which she cannot yet do in the “wolf” way.
Nocturne is the follow-up to Claire de Lune and I enjoyed it. Claire is now (mostly) established as a werewolf and is trying to navigate both her human and wolf lives. It is not an easy road, especially when Emily’s new friend, Amy, seems to know her secret.
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Claire has survived her first summer as a werewolf despite the initial obstacles she had to overcome. Although she still cannot confess her secret to her best friend, Emily, it has become easier for Claire to lie to her. She still hates to deceive Emily, but at least she can confide in her boyfriend, Matthew.
Even though school is in session and Claire is preparing for her first ever school dance with Matthew, she still has to remain vigilant and cautious. Everything begins to spiral out of control when Emily’s new friend, Amy, becomes suspicious of Claire and her actions, putting Claire more on guard than usual. Matthew also seems to be pulling away from her at the same time. To add to those worries, Claire has to prepare to prove herself as a complete wolf, which involves lighting the ceremonial fire, which she cannot yet do in the “wolf” way.
Nocturne is the follow-up to Claire de Lune and I enjoyed it. Claire is now (mostly) established as a werewolf and is trying to navigate both her human and wolf lives. It is not an easy road, especially when Emily’s new friend, Amy, seems to know her secret.
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literary_chaos's review against another edition
5.0
really good story review here
http://rainydayreadingreviews.blogspot.com/2012/06/nocturne.html
http://rainydayreadingreviews.blogspot.com/2012/06/nocturne.html
britttobegorey94's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
mandiileexx's review against another edition
5.0
this was great :)
i have to admit Matthew frustrated me so many times through out the book -_-'
then theres amy , at first (and for majority of the book ) i hated her ,but then just like claire i saw why she was really acting the way she was and decided that i liked her.
love Victoria and Claire as best buddies ^_^
i have to admit Matthew frustrated me so many times through out the book -_-'
then theres amy , at first (and for majority of the book ) i hated her ,but then just like claire i saw why she was really acting the way she was and decided that i liked her.
love Victoria and Claire as best buddies ^_^