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caitlinhume's review against another edition
4.0
A very interesting premise for a young adult fiction novel, which makes the story remain compelling even as some of the characters fall flat into stereotypes. Worth the read as it goes quick!
mom2triplets04's review against another edition
3.0
Imagine always telling the truth when someone asked you a question? This is what the main character's power was. This power could get you into trouble. I enjoyed the book but I figured out the murderer before the end. (Bummer).
missgrangerr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I put off reading this book for a while, there was always something else more important I thought. HUGE MISTAKE! I loved this book. A lot.
It is subtle. Aria, the main character is incredibly likable, and the author did a wonderful job at making her "gift" important but not overpowering in the story. She had to answer questions, all questions, and it never got old, annoying, or lame; instead I could not wait to see each answer! This book fantastic. I knew from very early on who the murder was, and that did nothing to ruin the experience of reading this story.
Highly recommended.
It is subtle. Aria, the main character is incredibly likable, and the author did a wonderful job at making her "gift" important but not overpowering in the story. She had to answer questions, all questions, and it never got old, annoying, or lame; instead I could not wait to see each answer! This book fantastic. I knew from very early on who the murder was, and that did nothing to ruin the experience of reading this story.
Highly recommended.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
trisha_thomas's review against another edition
4.0
"I am the voice, I am the truth.
Ask me, I will speak."
This was a really interesting Oracle theme put into an everyday setting. I liked that this was almost completely contemporary - except for the fact that Aria must answer every question she hears with the truth. Even if that truth is in the form of a poem, a strange gibberish rhyming lines or even lines from books or poems. She can't lie and she can't hold back her answer. She's mastered the art of mumbling to hide it or blocking out the everyday mundane questions with her MP3 player.
And I loved the mystery - and the fun of trying to decipher her prophetic words. I loved the underlying murders and trying to figure out who was friend and who was foe. I was right, I was wrong - but it felt like every chapter I was wondering again and again who it was. This one kept me flying through it and made for a very fast paced, quick read.
Ask me, I will speak."
This was a really interesting Oracle theme put into an everyday setting. I liked that this was almost completely contemporary - except for the fact that Aria must answer every question she hears with the truth. Even if that truth is in the form of a poem, a strange gibberish rhyming lines or even lines from books or poems. She can't lie and she can't hold back her answer. She's mastered the art of mumbling to hide it or blocking out the everyday mundane questions with her MP3 player.
And I loved the mystery - and the fun of trying to decipher her prophetic words. I loved the underlying murders and trying to figure out who was friend and who was foe. I was right, I was wrong - but it felt like every chapter I was wondering again and again who it was. This one kept me flying through it and made for a very fast paced, quick read.
sc104906's review against another edition
4.0
Aria is a descendant of one of the Greek oracles and as a result she has the ability to prophesize. Her talent comes from truthfully answering questions, any questions. This ability has ruined her family, she now lives with her grandparents, and she is ostracized at school because of her crazy mutterings and blunt answers to questions. A girl from Aria's school goes missing and the police are leading an investigation. Aria begins getting closer to the two boys the girl was dating before she went missing. It is through these connections that Aria is able to use her talents to find out who committed the crime.
I had a great time with this book. I thought it was interesting, it was a fresh concept. I enjoyed the characters and would not have a problem reading another book in the series. The question and answer parameters were not as well defined, because there were several questions posed that Aria did not answer. I was willing to look past that because I was having a great time with the story.
I had a great time with this book. I thought it was interesting, it was a fresh concept. I enjoyed the characters and would not have a problem reading another book in the series. The question and answer parameters were not as well defined, because there were several questions posed that Aria did not answer. I was willing to look past that because I was having a great time with the story.
agxxo's review against another edition
4.0
Before I start the review, I must share a line from the book that actually made me laugh out loud:
"’Let's start over here. Where are you located?’
‘The living room.’ I whacked myself in the forehead. If she'd stop asking questions, this would go a lot faster.
‘Look, I'm at home.’"
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The author really makes you think it’s not Will.
I really wanted to like Will, too. Ugh!
But the answer was there the whole time: the quote or whatever Aria would give whenever she was asked.
I’m glad Aria still has Delilah, and maybe even Alex?
Also, I’m glad that, at the end, it’s just her— no more Oracle. I think the reason she didn’t lose it when she turned 17 like Gran did, was because she was needed to help solve these murders.
"’Let's start over here. Where are you located?’
‘The living room.’ I whacked myself in the forehead. If she'd stop asking questions, this would go a lot faster.
‘Look, I'm at home.’"
- - - - - -
The author really makes you think it’s not Will.
I really wanted to like Will, too. Ugh!
But the answer was there the whole time: the quote or whatever Aria would give whenever she was asked.
I’m glad Aria still has Delilah, and maybe even Alex?
Also, I’m glad that, at the end, it’s just her— no more Oracle. I think the reason she didn’t lose it when she turned 17 like Gran did, was because she was needed to help solve these murders.
meggm1202's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing! So many different clues, and the beginning chapter was a great addition! It really got the reader wondering who ran over the man. The complete plot twist in the end was so unexpected! This book was amazing!!!
sportsrule's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0