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angelacolon_'s review against another edition
1.0
Hace muchooo que deje de soportar a protagonistas estúpidas, y esta cuata es una de las mas estúpidas de todas. No hay ni siquiera una escena que me haya gustado o siquiera emocionado, todos los personajes me irritaron, no hubo ninguno con el cual me haya encariñado asi que los acontecimientos no me afectaron mucho que se diga. En fin es un libro que no se lo recomiendo a NADIE.
steph01924's review against another edition
4.0
I love Titanic books. Love them. It feeds into my love of disaster books. When I was younger, my favorite Dear America book (aside from the Hattie one in the Oregon Trail, because really, awesome) was the Titantic one, one of the few I actually bought for myself.
Once I saw that this book was on the Titanic, I had to read it even if it was shitty. Thankfully, it wasn't! Tess is a pretty cool chick, hard-working, honest, pretty bright, brave, ambitious. Her backstory was decent and all in all, I didn't mind spending a few hours reading about her.
We get the instant love-connection happening with Alec, the "I don't know why you're so attractive that I can't take my eyes off you but it's OK because we BELONG together" that happens so much nowadays. But. It's not AS bad as I've seen it. The characters do actually get some time to sit and chat, despite all that's going on. Plus, I don't know, maybe I'm giving it a bit of a pass because of the disaster aspect (I just really love those types of books!) and, really, who wouldn't be caught up a bit in the drama of it all when you're being chased around by freaking werewolves on the freaking Titanic?
Alec was a pretty decent character himself. He's not given TOO much depth. He's very honorable and tragic and super sexy. I guess there's not much to laugh about during their voyage, so...yeah. He didn't make me roll my eyes at all, which is good.
Despite being on the Titanic, the book doesn't really do much with the sinking part, and that's OK. At first I wanted more, but this was not the movie Titanic with all of its over-the-topness, and the focus was much more on the content of the story than the ship.
I like the ending and I'm happy with where our characters end up. It's not quite a five-star book, but a very solid, quick read nonetheless.
Once I saw that this book was on the Titanic, I had to read it even if it was shitty. Thankfully, it wasn't! Tess is a pretty cool chick, hard-working, honest, pretty bright, brave, ambitious. Her backstory was decent and all in all, I didn't mind spending a few hours reading about her.
We get the instant love-connection happening with Alec, the "I don't know why you're so attractive that I can't take my eyes off you but it's OK because we BELONG together" that happens so much nowadays. But. It's not AS bad as I've seen it. The characters do actually get some time to sit and chat, despite all that's going on. Plus, I don't know, maybe I'm giving it a bit of a pass because of the disaster aspect (I just really love those types of books!) and, really, who wouldn't be caught up a bit in the drama of it all when you're being chased around by freaking werewolves on the freaking Titanic?
Alec was a pretty decent character himself. He's not given TOO much depth. He's very honorable and tragic and super sexy. I guess there's not much to laugh about during their voyage, so...yeah. He didn't make me roll my eyes at all, which is good.
Despite being on the Titanic, the book doesn't really do much with the sinking part, and that's OK. At first I wanted more, but this was not the movie Titanic with all of its over-the-topness, and the focus was much more on the content of the story than the ship.
I like the ending and I'm happy with where our characters end up. It's not quite a five-star book, but a very solid, quick read nonetheless.
rosofthewords's review against another edition
5.0
Me ha encantado, realmente maravilloso. De los libros de Claudia Gray definitivamente mi favorito
serru's review against another edition
3.0
This was a surprisingly good read, although I think part of the reason for that was because I had really low expectations to begin with. I was expecting a typical paranormal plot... which it kind of was, but despite all the cliches, I became very engrossed in the story and came to like most of the characters.
Tess is the maid of the once-wealthy Lisle family, accompanying them on their journey to the United States aboard the RMS Titanic. She is secretly planning to leave her service with the family once in New York, in hopes of making a new life for herself in the new country. But even before she steps aboard the famous steamship, she runs into some trouble involving the handsome Alexander Marlowe and his dangerous companion, Mikhael. With this, she is pulled into a world of dark secrets and romance, all set against the backdrop of the Titanic's first and last voyage.
Although the plot used many familiar tropes, there are a few unexpected twists. Claudia Gray did a good job in keeping them secret and revealing each one slowly over the course of the book. The characters are basically all familiar archetypes, but I did like that Tess was described as very pragmatic, even to the point of another character pointing out the fact that she lacks imagination.
Gray also tried to flesh out the minor characters, and I felt that is was mostly done well. I enjoyed seeing the contrast between Tess' life of servitude and the lifestyles of the Lisle family. I would have like a bit more information about Mikhael. As a villain, his motivations were explained but more so in the context of the greater Brotherhood; I would have like to see a bit more information about him personally, why he's so loyal to the Brotherhood, etc. The Brotherhood itself could have used some fleshing out. It's supposed to be this big scary organization but I didn't quite feel that from the book.
The romance developed quite quickly but that is to be expected when the ship had less than a week to journey. You can argue that it's unrealistic, but this is one of the few times that the whole instant connection trope actually worked for me. Psychologically speaking, attraction is heightened when there's some sort of stimulation to put the person in an excited state. Being in this state tends to amplify any emotions a person might have. In this case, the feelings of excitement, trepidation, uncertainty and hope that came with being on the Titanic, on her journey towards a new life, would be more than enough of a stimulant for Tess. All the roiling emotions would have put her in a more high-strung/excited state, so when confronted with a handsome young man, it's understandable that she'd be quickly attracted to him. I also liked the fact that Gray did not skirt around the issue of sex, especially with the historical setting, and addressed it head on.
The setting was not used as well as it could. There is a lot of name-dropping of turn-of-the-century historical figures, which really added nothing to the story and seemed more like Gray's misguided attempt to sound knowledgeable. The author's note at the end of the book reveals that while she did do some research for the novel, she was not terribly concerned with the details. This definitely showed, as it often felt like the research Gray did for the book consisted of rewatching James Cameron's movie. (On that note, fans of Cameron's Titanic would definitely enjoy this book, as it has all the romance and drama that the movie is known for.) I will say that knowledge of the Titanic's fate did add a layer of suspense to the novel. Readers will be on the edge of their seats, anticipating the big event, and wondering what it will mean for the characters.
Tess is the maid of the once-wealthy Lisle family, accompanying them on their journey to the United States aboard the RMS Titanic. She is secretly planning to leave her service with the family once in New York, in hopes of making a new life for herself in the new country. But even before she steps aboard the famous steamship, she runs into some trouble involving the handsome Alexander Marlowe and his dangerous companion, Mikhael. With this, she is pulled into a world of dark secrets and romance, all set against the backdrop of the Titanic's first and last voyage.
Although the plot used many familiar tropes, there are a few unexpected twists. Claudia Gray did a good job in keeping them secret and revealing each one slowly over the course of the book. The characters are basically all familiar archetypes, but I did like that Tess was described as very pragmatic, even to the point of another character pointing out the fact that she lacks imagination.
Gray also tried to flesh out the minor characters, and I felt that is was mostly done well. I enjoyed seeing the contrast between Tess' life of servitude and the lifestyles of the Lisle family. I would have like a bit more information about Mikhael. As a villain, his motivations were explained but more so in the context of the greater Brotherhood; I would have like to see a bit more information about him personally, why he's so loyal to the Brotherhood, etc. The Brotherhood itself could have used some fleshing out. It's supposed to be this big scary organization but I didn't quite feel that from the book.
The romance developed quite quickly but that is to be expected when the ship had less than a week to journey. You can argue that it's unrealistic, but this is one of the few times that the whole instant connection trope actually worked for me. Psychologically speaking, attraction is heightened when there's some sort of stimulation to put the person in an excited state. Being in this state tends to amplify any emotions a person might have. In this case, the feelings of excitement, trepidation, uncertainty and hope that came with being on the Titanic, on her journey towards a new life, would be more than enough of a stimulant for Tess. All the roiling emotions would have put her in a more high-strung/excited state, so when confronted with a handsome young man, it's understandable that she'd be quickly attracted to him. I also liked the fact that Gray did not skirt around the issue of sex, especially with the historical setting, and addressed it head on.
The setting was not used as well as it could. There is a lot of name-dropping of turn-of-the-century historical figures, which really added nothing to the story and seemed more like Gray's misguided attempt to sound knowledgeable. The author's note at the end of the book reveals that while she did do some research for the novel, she was not terribly concerned with the details. This definitely showed, as it often felt like the research Gray did for the book consisted of rewatching James Cameron's movie. (On that note, fans of Cameron's Titanic would definitely enjoy this book, as it has all the romance and drama that the movie is known for.) I will say that knowledge of the Titanic's fate did add a layer of suspense to the novel. Readers will be on the edge of their seats, anticipating the big event, and wondering what it will mean for the characters.
fanfare's review against another edition
3.0
Titanic + werewolves? Yes please.
Not the most well-written story ever, but it was an easy read and I enjoyed it.
Not the most well-written story ever, but it was an easy read and I enjoyed it.
charms1976's review against another edition
5.0
I was a little worried about reading another book involving the Titanic because we all know how that story ended -- the boat sinks and people die. Even though I knew what to expect with the Titanic and its voyage, I had no idea the author would suck me into such a wonderful story involving Tess and Alec!
Tess has been a maid servant for the Lisle family for years. She is maid to Lady Irene and the only nice one of the Lisle family. She plans on resigning from her position once the Titanic docks in America unbeknownst to the Lisle family. She wants to start a new life in a new country doing things her own way. During the voyage, she meets the stranger that rescued her from a wolf attack the night before the ship sails. He is handsome and mysterious which leads you to believe that it is going to be a sweet romance. Unfortunately, Alex warns her to stay away from him for reasons Tess can only imagine being because she is a servant and he is rich. What she doesn't know is the secrets Alex is hiding along with danger at every turn!
I fell in love with the sweet and tender romance between Alec and Tess. I loved how it progressed and the mystery and suspense that is involved. I admit, I kept waiting for Jack and Rose to appear, but I settled with Astor and Ismay. The author did a wonderful job detailing the ship without going overboard and I felt myself wandering the ship along with Tess in my mind. It was nice to see the life of a servant aboard the Titanic instead of just the rich and famous. We get a peek into the life that they lived and how much they went through aboard the ship and in life.
Even though we know how the Titanic ends, you won't see the ending of Fateful coming! I loved how it ended and I do hope that the author will find some way of continuing this story! With the 100 year anniversary of Titanic approaching, Fateful is a book that help you remember the people of Titanic of all classes. Throw in some love, suspense, destruction and supernatural and you have a book to keep you afloat all day and all night!
Tess has been a maid servant for the Lisle family for years. She is maid to Lady Irene and the only nice one of the Lisle family. She plans on resigning from her position once the Titanic docks in America unbeknownst to the Lisle family. She wants to start a new life in a new country doing things her own way. During the voyage, she meets the stranger that rescued her from a wolf attack the night before the ship sails. He is handsome and mysterious which leads you to believe that it is going to be a sweet romance. Unfortunately, Alex warns her to stay away from him for reasons Tess can only imagine being because she is a servant and he is rich. What she doesn't know is the secrets Alex is hiding along with danger at every turn!
I fell in love with the sweet and tender romance between Alec and Tess. I loved how it progressed and the mystery and suspense that is involved. I admit, I kept waiting for Jack and Rose to appear, but I settled with Astor and Ismay. The author did a wonderful job detailing the ship without going overboard and I felt myself wandering the ship along with Tess in my mind. It was nice to see the life of a servant aboard the Titanic instead of just the rich and famous. We get a peek into the life that they lived and how much they went through aboard the ship and in life.
Even though we know how the Titanic ends, you won't see the ending of Fateful coming! I loved how it ended and I do hope that the author will find some way of continuing this story! With the 100 year anniversary of Titanic approaching, Fateful is a book that help you remember the people of Titanic of all classes. Throw in some love, suspense, destruction and supernatural and you have a book to keep you afloat all day and all night!
rakoerose's review against another edition
4.0
Werewolves and the Titanic are not a combination I would have thought of, but I still loved this book a lot despite it being nearly a decade since I last read it.
The thrill I feel when I’m near him is equal parts attraction and fear; I don’t know which emotion is true and which is an illusion. Maybe they’re both justified.
Tfw the guy you’re interested in is a werewolf making vaguely threatening comments to try and keep you away from him (for your own safety) but he’s just too good to ignore.
The thrill I feel when I’m near him is equal parts attraction and fear; I don’t know which emotion is true and which is an illusion. Maybe they’re both justified.
Tfw the guy you’re interested in is a werewolf making vaguely threatening comments to try and keep you away from him (for your own safety) but he’s just too good to ignore.
natidelgadov's review against another edition
3.0
Al fin después de tanto tiempo pude leer un libro, la universidad me tiene muy ocupada :(. Sobre el libro tengo que decir que me gustó mucho que mezclara dos temas (la fantasía y el género histórico) pero debo decir que a pesar que me gustó la pareja que formaban Tess y Alec, encontré que ocurrió demasiado rápido y que eran muy obvios los acontecimientos que iban ocurriendo.