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jackielayla's review
4.0
All 4 books in this series were well written and fun to read. Jennings really developed her characters and created an alternate world that was easy to get lost in.
jo_johnson's review
4.0
This book very much surprised me :)
This book snuck up on me. I began reading it and remember thinking to myself that I probably wouldn't finish it. I was wrong. The storyline was fresh (to me), as I am all but played out on vampire and werewolf cliches. The heroine began the story as shy and almost timid, but when the occasion arose, showed her backbone. The romance was surprisingly refreshing, and that, other than the history behind the Dryads really drew me in. I liked all of the characters, except the instant hate for the obvious villain. None of them were annoying or unnecessary. This is not a complex book, but I enjoyed how everything unfolded. I have purchased the 2nd book, and have every intention of starting it right after this review, even though its 1am.
This book snuck up on me. I began reading it and remember thinking to myself that I probably wouldn't finish it. I was wrong. The storyline was fresh (to me), as I am all but played out on vampire and werewolf cliches. The heroine began the story as shy and almost timid, but when the occasion arose, showed her backbone. The romance was surprisingly refreshing, and that, other than the history behind the Dryads really drew me in. I liked all of the characters, except the instant hate for the obvious villain. None of them were annoying or unnecessary. This is not a complex book, but I enjoyed how everything unfolded. I have purchased the 2nd book, and have every intention of starting it right after this review, even though its 1am.
tobinghd's review
5.0
I wasn't expecting anything from this book. When you get free stuff, you're bound to think that it's free because nobody wants to pay for something awful. But this one proved me wrong. Not all freebies are stupid stuff :p
I've never come across a story like this before. Well, it could be that I haven't read that many books in my life. But in most books that I've read, Dryad has always been a side character to a much more famous species. To say the least, the idea was fresh. And I'm just glad that there were no vampire or werewolves in it. Come on, we all know we've grown tired of them!
The characters were also well built and developed, and that despite being unrealistic creatures that they were, they were so realistic. You could very easily imagine placing all these characters into modern day world. They would just fit in right away.
The plot, the twist, the storytelling, everything was just perfect. It's kinda hard to believe that this was a debut novel.
I've never come across a story like this before. Well, it could be that I haven't read that many books in my life. But in most books that I've read, Dryad has always been a side character to a much more famous species. To say the least, the idea was fresh. And I'm just glad that there were no vampire or werewolves in it. Come on, we all know we've grown tired of them!
The characters were also well built and developed, and that despite being unrealistic creatures that they were, they were so realistic. You could very easily imagine placing all these characters into modern day world. They would just fit in right away.
The plot, the twist, the storytelling, everything was just perfect. It's kinda hard to believe that this was a debut novel.
drowninginthewords_jessica's review
3.0
WHAT I LIKED: it was a new twist on Greek Mythology with new powers.
WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: Capri was, at times, an unbelievable heroine. As a reader I was told she was a sweet person and much too trusting of others but wasn't shown it. She believed Liam too easily, just accepted what he said and allowed herself to be dragged along behind him to Euphoria. No one seemed to be suspicious of her either. All these strange things started to happen with her return but she was never questioned as being the one responsible despite the fact she was kidnapped by a demon fifteen years before and no one knew what had become of her. It didn't feel real to me.
Another thing that bothered me was that Jennings would give clues about what would happen not through character's actions or their dialogue but through her narration- such as. Capri didn't know the night was about to turn deadly. Or something along those lines (I really need to start highlighting things). I firmly believe that such things should be done through careful, subtle planning through the characters. Otherwise it has a cheap feel.
2.5/3 STARS
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WHAT I DIDN'T LIKE: Capri was, at times, an unbelievable heroine. As a reader I was told she was a sweet person and much too trusting of others but wasn't shown it. She believed Liam too easily, just accepted what he said and allowed herself to be dragged along behind him to Euphoria. No one seemed to be suspicious of her either. All these strange things started to happen with her return but she was never questioned as being the one responsible despite the fact she was kidnapped by a demon fifteen years before and no one knew what had become of her. It didn't feel real to me.
Another thing that bothered me was that Jennings would give clues about what would happen not through character's actions or their dialogue but through her narration- such as. Capri didn't know the night was about to turn deadly. Or something along those lines (I really need to start highlighting things). I firmly believe that such things should be done through careful, subtle planning through the characters. Otherwise it has a cheap feel.
2.5/3 STARS
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ltg584's review
4.0
First things first: the cover. Let's be honest, we all judge a book by its cover, even when we say we don't, and this one made an amazing first impression. I was actually a little sad that I had an ebook copy, because it makes fondling the cover a little difficult. It's exquisite!
Since the cover promised me it would be great, I dug right in. It had a slow build to it, not a ton of excitement in the first half, but the characters started to grow on me. It wasn't until I was headed into work, without my kindle!, that I realized how much the characters had gotten under my skin. For a full nine hours, I found myself just itching to get back to them.
I'm not really one for rehashing plot, since the synopsis has already laid it all out for you. I will tell you, however, that Katie Jennings wins major points for creativity. This is the first book I have ever read about Dryads, although the other mythical beings are often written about. We have the Fates, the Furies, the Muses. I'm sure most of you have heard about Serendipity? The Dryads may be lesser known, but, in this case, no less fascinating.
Capri is an Air Dryad. Simply put, she has control over the wind. Only, having been raised in an orphanage, no one has ever taught her how to use her amazing gifts. As a main character, she is the perfect balance of strength and humility. As a supporting cast, we have her friends who are an Earth, Fire, and Water Dryad. These four friends have the elements covered! And, of course, what's a good book without a little heat? Enter sexy Fury, Rian. Dark and mysterious, the reader is left wondering about him, and wanting more. Luckily, there are still three more books to the series, so I'm able to get my fix.
Since the cover promised me it would be great, I dug right in. It had a slow build to it, not a ton of excitement in the first half, but the characters started to grow on me. It wasn't until I was headed into work, without my kindle!, that I realized how much the characters had gotten under my skin. For a full nine hours, I found myself just itching to get back to them.
I'm not really one for rehashing plot, since the synopsis has already laid it all out for you. I will tell you, however, that Katie Jennings wins major points for creativity. This is the first book I have ever read about Dryads, although the other mythical beings are often written about. We have the Fates, the Furies, the Muses. I'm sure most of you have heard about Serendipity? The Dryads may be lesser known, but, in this case, no less fascinating.
Capri is an Air Dryad. Simply put, she has control over the wind. Only, having been raised in an orphanage, no one has ever taught her how to use her amazing gifts. As a main character, she is the perfect balance of strength and humility. As a supporting cast, we have her friends who are an Earth, Fire, and Water Dryad. These four friends have the elements covered! And, of course, what's a good book without a little heat? Enter sexy Fury, Rian. Dark and mysterious, the reader is left wondering about him, and wanting more. Luckily, there are still three more books to the series, so I'm able to get my fix.
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