Each Friday I'll feature one of my favorite books or a book I read in the last week and come up 5 words to describe it. View it as a super mini review. This week I'm featuring:
I may have mentioned before that I belong to a Goodreads group where one of the members picks a book for another member to read each month. My May partner picked this book for me to read. I don't normally read books about Warewolves, so this was a bit out of my comfort zone. Here are my five words:
- Different
- Engrossing
- Confusing
- Strong
- Mysterious
Different: I'm using this word because Nightshade was different from many of the books that I read. While some of the story was formulaic, there were also things that made it stand out and be different from other books in the paranormal genre.
Engrossing: Everything was engrossing about this book. The characters, the plot, and the pace. I was hooked right from the beginning and when it was over I wanted to jump into the next book.
Confusing: This is primarily in reference to the beginning of the book. The author throws you right into the story, and I was lost for the first few chapters. After that, it wasn't confusing.
Strong: This is in reference to the characters. I felt they were all very strongly written. I liked that Calla was such a strong female character as well.
Mysterious: I am so excited to find out about the mystery in this book. I have so many questions, and I can't wait to find out the answers.
I have had Night Shade on my TBR forever! I too don't normally prefer a werewolves story but after reading Immortals after Dark series by Kresley Cole I wouldn't mind reading them if they are good.
ReplyDeleteI follow a group named 'Shut Up and Read' where a person partnered to you picks a book for you from your TBR list! Its a good way to bite the bullet of picking a book out of too many!
I need to read this... I think it is hiding on my shelf somewhere! I have heard such good things plus I love werewolves. I am a little nervous about the third though, It seems to have gotten mixed reviews. I love strong characters though!
ReplyDeleteI haven't read this yet. Love unique stories! Thanks for the creative review!
ReplyDeleteI've heard such polarizing reviews of this book, so it's nice to see such a straightforward review like this. This book's been on my TBR for ages, but it's always been overlooked for some reason. Maybe it's time to give it a try now :)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this meme! I really, really do! I wish that more people would pick it up because it is awesome. And your 5 words about Nightshade have made me more curious about it than any of the reviews that I have read!
ReplyDeleteI have seen the Nightshade series around a few times and have been curious about it. The series never quite made it on to my TBR list though. After reading your Five words descriptions, I think I might have to re-evaluate an give the series another look. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love this series, it is awesome and has many things to like about it and I agree with your five descriptive words.
ReplyDeleteI Love these kinds of books but don't get to read them often because I don't have an ereader and that seems to be the rage with all the newer authors and how they are publishing them. I guess I will have to live thru you guys!
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