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lady_mair's review
3.0
(3.5 STARS)
There are a lot of fun and cool elements in the worldbuilding of “The Collectors”, but ultimately, some pacing issues and a lackluster showdown diminished my enthusiasm for the book.
There are a lot of fun and cool elements in the worldbuilding of “The Collectors”, but ultimately, some pacing issues and a lackluster showdown diminished my enthusiasm for the book.
steds's review against another edition
4.0
Really fun. As audiobook. Great distracting listen - inventive.
andreareads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
pussreboots's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
rebar351's review
5.0
I can't say enough good things about this Book! I devoured it! I really liked how much research Jacqueline did on deaf and HOH( Hard of hearing) students to make Van be an authentic HOH character. I really liked the fantasy plot line about the collectors and how everything is not as it seems. That ending has me wanting a second book already! I need to know what happens next! I absolutely recommend it!
aalbes's review against another edition
5.0
Everyone makes a wish once in a while.
But be careful what you wish for.
There are special rules for wishes, or more specific, on what you can wish on. Wishes on ladybugs and eyelashes, or at 11:11 don’t count,
The collectors preserve the wishes.
And not all wishes are good wishes!
But who are there to protect us?
In this epic, unique, mystical story we follow Van who’s a bit of a loner, but has a sight for special things. He sees and notices all.
But be careful what you wish for.
There are special rules for wishes, or more specific, on what you can wish on. Wishes on ladybugs and eyelashes, or at 11:11 don’t count,
The collectors preserve the wishes.
And not all wishes are good wishes!
But who are there to protect us?
In this epic, unique, mystical story we follow Van who’s a bit of a loner, but has a sight for special things. He sees and notices all.
lost_goddess's review against another edition
3.0
Cons: It took a long time for the story to get anywhere. The MC seems a lot immature, even for his age, and made it difficult to connect to other characters.
Pros: Complex and innovative story idea. Deeply embedded theme and study into right/wrong. By the end, you were rooting for the MC to figure out which path he would choose.
Pros: Complex and innovative story idea. Deeply embedded theme and study into right/wrong. By the end, you were rooting for the MC to figure out which path he would choose.
ladyliterateur12's review against another edition
2.0
DNF. It's very creative and I like the inclusivity of a young protagonist who uses hearing aids. Maybe I would have enjoyed it more as a kid, but I just couldn't get into it even though I read about half the book.
bookdragon_library's review against another edition
4.0
Van - boy who wears a hearing aid. Portrayal of mishearing things and interpreting words he does hear when he doesn’t have his bearing aid in.
The first chapter is so engaging. I love the description of the spider and her eyes sparkling like a blackberry. I love how Van isn't noticed by many people but he is super observant himself. I like the slightly eerie fantasy vibe of this one. It is refreshing to have a more light "creep level". It was also hard to tell what side (good or bad) that certain characters were going to be on. I thought it was a unique premise with the stealing of wishes and what happens if they really come true or not.
Notes: Disability, boy with hearing aid, MN author, good audio
The first chapter is so engaging. I love the description of the spider and her eyes sparkling like a blackberry. I love how Van isn't noticed by many people but he is super observant himself. I like the slightly eerie fantasy vibe of this one. It is refreshing to have a more light "creep level". It was also hard to tell what side (good or bad) that certain characters were going to be on. I thought it was a unique premise with the stealing of wishes and what happens if they really come true or not.
Notes: Disability, boy with hearing aid, MN author, good audio