I got to read this book while I got my hair done and while my daughter had the stomach flu, so yeah, it pretty much saved my life. It was exactly the type of book I wanted to read: steeeamy romance, and a delightfully creepy suspense. I LOVED how we didn't know what was going on with Mara for the entire duration of the book. So many paranormals skip to the figuring out part that the build-up is skipped almost completely, but not with this book. Strange event after strange event kept happening, and I loved every second of it. I loved the dialogue back-and-forth between Mara and Noah (love Noah's name by the way) and the pacing and the carefully parsed out flashbacks. Mara seemed pretty darn wimpy to me throughout the story, but after seeing what she can do, I can see how the wimpiness can work as a great character arc. Hodkin is a fine storyteller, and I so much look forward to reading the next books!
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Review: THE UNBECOMING OF MARA DYER by Michelle Hodkin
I got to read this book while I got my hair done and while my daughter had the stomach flu, so yeah, it pretty much saved my life. It was exactly the type of book I wanted to read: steeeamy romance, and a delightfully creepy suspense. I LOVED how we didn't know what was going on with Mara for the entire duration of the book. So many paranormals skip to the figuring out part that the build-up is skipped almost completely, but not with this book. Strange event after strange event kept happening, and I loved every second of it. I loved the dialogue back-and-forth between Mara and Noah (love Noah's name by the way) and the pacing and the carefully parsed out flashbacks. Mara seemed pretty darn wimpy to me throughout the story, but after seeing what she can do, I can see how the wimpiness can work as a great character arc. Hodkin is a fine storyteller, and I so much look forward to reading the next books!
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Sounds interesting. Is it too steamy for 13yrolds? I'll add it to my to-read list.
ReplyDeleteMaybe. A bit of language too. I'm not sure how I'm going to decide where to draw the line for my kids.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like a good one, Mary. And I always trust your recommendations so I'll check this one out. And I do hope your sweet little Aidan is feeling better (and you survived her stomach flu well - though it sounds like you did.)
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas to you and your lovely family from me and Jen!
Ann Best, Author of In the Mirror & Other Memoirs
Thanks, Ann! Yes, Aidan is feeling better. And I hope you and Jen can enjoy a little red and GREEN (and white?) Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThis book captured my interest from page one. Its mysterious and slightly dark theme set the tone for intriguing plot; there was nothing drawn out nor too much information given at one time. All the characters were well developed and realistic. My only problem was Mara. Towards the end of the book her attitude became irritating at best, going from apalled at her "actions/gift" to being dead set on committing murder. She refused to listen to reason and was determined to shoulder the "responsibility" of protecting others by intentionally trying to end somebody (without knowing all the facts to boot). Overall, it was well worth the read.
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