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caaleros's review against another edition
5.0
Twelve is not like any of the novellas that I have read. The short form of the novella actually worked for the story, making it feel like this was the way it was always meant to be told. It also had a great pace. The only thing that made this story shorter was that there were less obstacles for the characters to overcome when dealing with the case. There was plenty of time to spend with the characters that I love while also building an interesting mystery with high-stakes. Like always, the story was about the case the team was working while also being about the characters personally. The flashbacks which focused on each of the main characters when they were twelve felt like a natural addition to the story while giving the readers more of their history.
It was great reading about Cassie and the gang when they are older. Actually, this is the first time in a long time that I can say I read a YA novel with a protagonist who is my age! Reading Twelve is a great way to relax for an hour or two if, like me, you don’t have time to commit to a novel. I would love it if Jennifer Lynn Barnes wrote more of these over the years. I’ll definitely be rereading this novella in the future.
It was great reading about Cassie and the gang when they are older. Actually, this is the first time in a long time that I can say I read a YA novel with a protagonist who is my age! Reading Twelve is a great way to relax for an hour or two if, like me, you don’t have time to commit to a novel. I would love it if Jennifer Lynn Barnes wrote more of these over the years. I’ll definitely be rereading this novella in the future.
hayleymorrison's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
alexfriends's review
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
priscilla_readss's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly I could have more of these and absolutely love all of them. This such so fast-paced and entertaining. I love seeing the characters when they are a little older because the books from the series all happened super quickly. This is a fun way to end the series but again I wouldn’t be mad if more novellas came out to see everyone’s life more.
smoo8830's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bmrf's review
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
yamur_ugur's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
calamityin's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
I was really disappointed. I had concerns while reading Bad Blood that the characters were not seeming to grow or change at all, and that seems to hold true for them 5 years in the future. I enjoyed it more than I normally enjoy those giant-leap-forward storylines, but it still wasn't nearly as good as the rest of the series and I especially didn't like that my favorite characters, Michael and Sloane, were relegated to the side.