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nicklelove's review
3.0
Disclaimer: I received an ebook copy of this book from the author, Elyse Draper (Thank you very much), in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own and is not influenced by anything or anyone.
Freewill has a unique and interesting story, certainly one I haven't read before. But I got confused between the transition from the first part to the second part that I had to skim back and forth to make sure I understood it right. The first part is set in the late 1800s while the rest of the story is set in our current time. Admittedly, I was lost for a few chapters but kept on reading in hopes that it would make sense to me over time. And it did.
The story focuses on the romance between Ellie and Christopher, although their relationship is a unique case because Ellie died during the London bombing in the late 1800s. She is not a ghost but a different entity that can help lonely or grieving people cope. When she was still living, she had an ability to feel other people's pain through touch, or just by being near them.
Christopher, as mentioned in the book, is a very perceptive person. An evil entity named James has been bothering him for a while before Ellie followed him home from school. After a while, Ellie realized that he can sense her, hear her somehow, and it amplified when she touched him. They developed a relationship and fell in love with each other.
A large portion of the book was about the two of them figuring out who James is and how to get rid of him. At this point I was still confused because the beginning of the book was about Fey and the importance of Ellie. It wasn't discussed anywhere in the book after part 1, which makes me think that we will only find out if we read the next 2 books.
I liked the romance part of the book even though it seems like a hopeless case. I was surprised with the ending and as much as I don't want it to end that way, I'm sure it would make up a good sequel.
Freewill has a unique and interesting story, certainly one I haven't read before. But I got confused between the transition from the first part to the second part that I had to skim back and forth to make sure I understood it right. The first part is set in the late 1800s while the rest of the story is set in our current time. Admittedly, I was lost for a few chapters but kept on reading in hopes that it would make sense to me over time. And it did.
The story focuses on the romance between Ellie and Christopher, although their relationship is a unique case because Ellie died during the London bombing in the late 1800s. She is not a ghost but a different entity that can help lonely or grieving people cope. When she was still living, she had an ability to feel other people's pain through touch, or just by being near them.
Christopher, as mentioned in the book, is a very perceptive person. An evil entity named James has been bothering him for a while before Ellie followed him home from school. After a while, Ellie realized that he can sense her, hear her somehow, and it amplified when she touched him. They developed a relationship and fell in love with each other.
A large portion of the book was about the two of them figuring out who James is and how to get rid of him. At this point I was still confused because the beginning of the book was about Fey and the importance of Ellie. It wasn't discussed anywhere in the book after part 1, which makes me think that we will only find out if we read the next 2 books.
I liked the romance part of the book even though it seems like a hopeless case. I was surprised with the ending and as much as I don't want it to end that way, I'm sure it would make up a good sequel.
bumblebeekip23's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed the majority of this book, the story about Ellie and Christopher, but I felt myself confused often. I felt the book jumped around and it would take me a bit to figure out how everything was fitting together. I loved Ellie and reading about her, but I am still left confused about exactly what happened during parts of the book. Maybe it was too paranormal for me, or it was the characters that were introduced but not completely explained....yet? Maybe if I was able to read this in one sitting it would have been clearer. I hope book two will clear up some of my confusion!
ampiv's review
4.0
Actual Rating: 4.5 stars
*I received this e-book through We Heart YA Books!*
This e-book was good... the kind of good that makes a reader wonder why this author isn't as well known as other popular young adult authors. The beginning was a little slow, but once I got to the meat of the book, I completely enjoyed it! Christopher and Ellie were so cute together and James made for a good "bad guy". Overall I enjoyed this book immensely especially for the surprise twist at the end! I would recommend this book to any female teen.
*I received this e-book through We Heart YA Books!*
This e-book was good... the kind of good that makes a reader wonder why this author isn't as well known as other popular young adult authors. The beginning was a little slow, but once I got to the meat of the book, I completely enjoyed it! Christopher and Ellie were so cute together and James made for a good "bad guy". Overall I enjoyed this book immensely especially for the surprise twist at the end! I would recommend this book to any female teen.
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