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mikailah's review against another edition
2.0
This is literally just a weird angsty teenage thing with a dash of Egyptian mythology that doesn't even fit well with the book. And the main character is way too self-absorbed. I really don't have much to say about this book
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
3.0
I've read some pretty bad reviews of The Chaos of Stars, and I have to say I didn't think it was all that bad. Sure, there is better YA stuff out there, but there is a lot worse too. And clocking in at less than 300 pages with fairly big print, this was a really quick read, which is nice sometimes.
The main character, Isadora, can get a little whiny and annoying at times, but she's probably a typical teenager. I feel like with the shortness of the book, the story wasn't super fleshed out, but it was really good enough for a bit of entertainment. That's mostly what I'm looking for these days when I read.
I don't know a whole lot about Egyptian mythology, so maybe this book is way off base with it all, and that could be annoying for people. But if you don't know/don't care that much, it's not a big deal. I wouldn't say run out and pick up a copy of this one, but if you come across it at the library or something and are looking for something to read, it's a decent choice.
I got an ARC of this one, not sure where from, it just showed up in my mailbox.
The main character, Isadora, can get a little whiny and annoying at times, but she's probably a typical teenager. I feel like with the shortness of the book, the story wasn't super fleshed out, but it was really good enough for a bit of entertainment. That's mostly what I'm looking for these days when I read.
I don't know a whole lot about Egyptian mythology, so maybe this book is way off base with it all, and that could be annoying for people. But if you don't know/don't care that much, it's not a big deal. I wouldn't say run out and pick up a copy of this one, but if you come across it at the library or something and are looking for something to read, it's a decent choice.
I got an ARC of this one, not sure where from, it just showed up in my mailbox.
cbswelcomehome's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
shhchar's review against another edition
5.0
This book was undoubtedly cheesy, but I absolutely loved it (and wish it would become a series.)
Isadora was a strong protagonist. By that I mean extremely stubborn. Sometimes that bothers the crap out of me, sometimes it doesn't. This time it didn't; it was one of my favorite characteristics about her. She had reason behind her attitude, ones of magnitude. She truly developed over the course of this book. The story puts a lot of import on the mother/daughter relationship which was also a refreshing twist.
The mythological aspect of this was fairly understated. It left guessing to the reader, which I loved. The plotlines were extremely predictable, but overall this book was very fun!
Isadora was a strong protagonist. By that I mean extremely stubborn. Sometimes that bothers the crap out of me, sometimes it doesn't. This time it didn't; it was one of my favorite characteristics about her. She had reason behind her attitude, ones of magnitude. She truly developed over the course of this book. The story puts a lot of import on the mother/daughter relationship which was also a refreshing twist.
The mythological aspect of this was fairly understated. It left guessing to the reader, which I loved. The plotlines were extremely predictable, but overall this book was very fun!
aradhnak's review against another edition
4.0
Don’t you love the feeling when, after a bout of unproductiveness, after being unable to write or read for months, you pick up a book in the hopes of finally getting over the slump, and you finish it in two days? I really, really do.
To be honest, I think the reason I loved the book so much was because of how easy it was to read. The story wasn’t overly complicated. The characters, despite being gods and goddesses and children of aforementioned deity, were relatable. Ultimately, it was a story about family and letting new people in.
With, you know, some mysterious darkness looming as a threat beyond everything.
The usual stuff.
(full review on my blog.)
To be honest, I think the reason I loved the book so much was because of how easy it was to read. The story wasn’t overly complicated. The characters, despite being gods and goddesses and children of aforementioned deity, were relatable. Ultimately, it was a story about family and letting new people in.
With, you know, some mysterious darkness looming as a threat beyond everything.
The usual stuff.
(full review on my blog.)
veronica_mars's review against another edition
5.0
Love
A great read! I loved all the mythology. I thought it was an incredibly original and interesting story. I was hooked from the beginning.
A great read! I loved all the mythology. I thought it was an incredibly original and interesting story. I was hooked from the beginning.
alannar2422's review against another edition
5.0
Loved learning about Ancient Egyptian Mythology and bit of Greek as well. Great Book!
squirrelsohno's review against another edition
2.0
I think the ball was dropped with this one. Egyptian myths were totally emasculated in favor of giving attention to a selfish girl and a boy that was REALLY weirdly in love with a girl he didn't know. Isis was Morticia Addams crossed with Cher Horowitz. That alone kind of ruined the book for me.
Sadly, I think after this, I won't be trying White's books again. Only had misses so far.
2/5
Sadly, I think after this, I won't be trying White's books again. Only had misses so far.
2/5