![]() Is this a sequel or a standalone? The way it ended made me a little bit confused. ![]() I will leave it at that to avoid spoilers, but I really hoped there will be much more to her story. It's not confusing like the movie, but still few things felt rushed and at times out of the place. I didn't like that movie at all, I didn't get half of the things that happened. I know that there will be a lot of people that will think how few things could have happen differently, but I loved that author didn't fall under the pressure of giving us predictable ending. ![]() I couldn't help myself thinking what would I do knowing about all the bad things that will happen. Think along the lines of Angelfall by Susan Ee. Not the kind of character you'll find in paranormal young adult novels that often. More violent and twisted plot with paranormal elements. It is so weird and completely different than what I'm used to when it comes to A. Sleep No More doesn't go into that group, it looks like Aprilynne Pike tried to write a darker story and get the attention of different type of readers. I know that a lot of my friends around blogosphere aren't the biggest fans of this author because, as I said in my review for Earthbound, first in her new paranormal series - it's something that will be more appealing for younger readers. It has its ups and down, but it's an overall enjoyable read.Īn advance copy was provided by the publisher for review.įor more of my reviews, visit my blog at Xpresso Readsĭo you remember Wings? Aprilynne Pike has a way with words and writing stories that will remind you of your favorite childhood fairy tales. I found myself more and more intrigued as we neared the end, compelled to keep reading by a few baffling occurrences that plays with your mind. In the end, yes I had a few qualms with this one, but its entertainment value is definitely decent and improves as the story progresses. She meets this creepy 30 year old dude who seems to know all about Oracles on top of him admitting he's been stalking her for years, yet she immediately puts all of her trust in him, going off with him alone in the middle of nowhere with a serial killer on the loose. Why she trusts certain people or decides to not get help from her aunt after a certain point is beyond me. Then we've got a murder mystery in the mix which allows for a bit of suspense, but this is hindered by the protagonist's obliviousness. And she's just totally fine with this because he's just so hot!! With no chemistry and no personality, the romance is definitely the weakest part of this book, and although it serves a purpose and eventually throws its own curveball, the lack of emotional depth made me indifferent to it all. To throw another wrench in this overused trope, after he develops a sudden affinity for the lone wolf he admits to only hanging out with her because she takes his mind off his dead girlfriend. Unfortunately, there are also many frustrating parts that added up to make for a very love and hate kind of read.įor one, you just know from the very start when she talks of a guy she's had a crush on for years, a guy who is on the top of the social ladder whereas she lies on the bottom, what kind of cliché romance we were going to get. Throughout the story, while we learn more about the rules, consequences, and complexities surrounding Oracles, we'll get a few WTF moments that not only changes everything we thought we knew, but also makes the book exponentially more interesting from one page to the next. Seeing the future sounds great and all, but would you save someone's life knowing another person is likely to take their place? And wouldn't you feel just as guilty if you did nothing? Seeing as this book involves a serial killer, we get a good dose of situations just like this. Changing someone's fate does not come without consequences, thus giving the ability a very bittersweet feel. It takes a while to get a clear picture of the Oracle abilities and the history is weak at best, but the concept is fascinating and, in many ways, thought provoking. The Oracle lore is what kept my interest the most. Still, I was intrigued and it was fun while it lasted, but it's not without a list of flaws. The mention of both Inception which I loved, and the Wake trilogy which I loathed made for an odd combination of expectations. I had mixed feelings even before I started this one. Sleep No More has some good entertaining content and an interesting Oracle premise, but there were many eye-rolling parts as well.
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