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aradhnak's review
4.0
"This was a really powerful story? Like, it was a little less fairytale-ish at times than the other two - but it was wonderful to see that each girl has their insecurities but ultimately at the end, they will come together for each other. Their love for one another is true, their friendship can survive and has survived so much?"
(full review on my book blog!)
(full review on my book blog!)
chelsbells1994's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
kelic's review
2.0
I love Lilith Saintcrow but this was not my thing at all. Ruby was such a whiner and stupid. I kind of hoped she'd have gotten collared.
infinikey's review
5.0
To me this is the best book of the Tales of Beauty & Madness's trilogy. And maybe I'm not being 100% unbiased, Little Red Riding Hood being of my favorite tales.
Since Nameless, Ruby is my favorite girl among the trio. She is wild, fierce, loyal, brave, feminist and at the same time so insecure and fragile that you want to protect her from everything. Both her love interests are so right on the spot, one of them prying on her weakness and the other one boosting her wild side. It's always interesting seeing such a strong character slowly loosing herself because of society expectations and "love", and realizing some part of herself are dying. I really feared she would end up being eaten by the bad big wolf before she decides to be herself again.
The retelling part is as nicely done as in Wayfarer, and all the characters play their part as they should.
Since Nameless, Ruby is my favorite girl among the trio. She is wild, fierce, loyal, brave, feminist and at the same time so insecure and fragile that you want to protect her from everything. Both her love interests are so right on the spot, one of them prying on her weakness and the other one boosting her wild side. It's always interesting seeing such a strong character slowly loosing herself because of society expectations and "love", and realizing some part of herself are dying. I really feared she would end up being eaten by the bad big wolf before she decides to be herself again.
The retelling part is as nicely done as in Wayfarer, and all the characters play their part as they should.
vvsmydiamonds's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.5
artemishi's review
5.0
Another enjoyable book in this lovely YA series. I love that the stories consistently involve friendship as well as learning to be yourself, trust your instincts, and grow into something wiser and more powerful than you were before. That being said, the audience is definitely teen/young adult. I found myself yelling at Ruby throughout, for dismissing her own instincts and allowing herself to become a victim.
And truly, that's a positive thing for the realism of the characters. I found myself relating a lot to Ruby (under tremendous pressure to be better, afraid of disappointing those she loves, wanting to "spare" her friends, feeling pressure to always be flippant and positive, and ending up in an abusive relationship because of it). I also really liked the side characters, and the concept of the werewolf culture (the term werewolf is never used in here, but it's clear that's what it is). Also, the development of the abusive relationship is pretty darn realistic.
Overall, this one was slightly less creepy than the first and second novels, but compelling, well-paced, and a joy to read.
And truly, that's a positive thing for the realism of the characters. I found myself relating a lot to Ruby (under tremendous pressure to be better, afraid of disappointing those she loves, wanting to "spare" her friends, feeling pressure to always be flippant and positive, and ending up in an abusive relationship because of it). I also really liked the side characters, and the concept of the werewolf culture (the term werewolf is never used in here, but it's clear that's what it is). Also, the development of the abusive relationship is pretty darn realistic.
Overall, this one was slightly less creepy than the first and second novels, but compelling, well-paced, and a joy to read.
ivy's review
3.5
Although sometimes predictable and VERY infuriating, I enjoyed this book so much more than Wayfarer! What really irked me, however, is that Ruby kept coming up with excuses for Conrad/Adam (Who I absolutely hated!!). I know it wasn't her fault, and her judgement was clouded, but I would have thought that she would have been smarter to recognise how toxic their relationship was, or at least stand up for herself like she would for Cami and Ellie. Additionally, the miscommunication between the trio and how Cami, Ellie and Ruby each have their turn of feeling like "the third wheel" and that "the other two will be better off without them" grew quite tedious AFTER READING IT IN ALL 3 BOOKS! *sighs*
Also, is that detective dude named Haenche (or however you spell it) her dad? I thought so, but now I'm not so sure. I wish that it was made more clear.
What I did love was seeing Nico again! I've been waiting for him to make an appearance since Nameless.
Despite some level or irritation I felt while reading this book, it was a fast and easy read to get me out of my reading slump of sorts.
Also, is that detective dude named Haenche (or however you spell it) her dad? I thought so, but now I'm not so sure. I wish that it was made more clear.
What I did love was seeing Nico again! I've been waiting for him to make an appearance since Nameless.
Despite some level or irritation I felt while reading this book, it was a fast and easy read to get me out of my reading slump of sorts.
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