perfectly okay/average. Read it as a child and now reread it today and it was enjoyable, if a bit silly and unrealistic at times. I loved it as a child though, and consider it a classic

I'm so stuck between a 3 and 4 star rating. I enjoyed this book, I practically finished it in one sitting, but I also can't help but have a sour taste in my mouth.

I thought Glasgow descriptions and vibe of how self harm and the cravings during recovery so well, yet it felt so forced and lackluster. I was also put off by how much it focused on the relationship between Riley and Charlie, instead of the many other issues it brings up yet doesn't delve into.

But more than anything, I am disappointed by the ending. I know it's a novel, and I know it'll wrap up with a pretty bow, but I felt so dejected. Not every person's journey will end on a plane ride out to New York, with (most) of their friends safe, on the road to sobriety and recovery, starting a new, rather lucky, career. It felt like it neglected reality, and failed to truly explore and explain the depths of darkness that addiction and self harm can cause for everyone around. Mixed feelings.

A classic book from my childhood. I loved it then, and rereading at 22, I still adore it and the artwork

4/5 because it is /almost/ as good as the original. The art is amazing and gives a great visual reference to the emotions of the protag, but I think it is best enjoyed after reading the novel.

I love a good story where the male falls first, but this book fell flat, pun intended. Overall, the book wasn't awful and I enjoyed some parts, but it wasn't what I thought.

I was pretty disappointed that both of the characters had "instant connection", unlike the title suggestion. Some may argue that sexual connection is not the same as emotional connection, but it felt like a bait and switch to have instant mutual attraction and flirting with this premise.

Besides the romance, the plot itself was pretty mediocre. The set up for future stories was far more interesting than the meandering and repetitive plot, which was a disappointment every time something interesting just went nowhere.

Unfortunately, the set up was not interesting enough and my time with the Colburn brothers ends here.

Real rating would be about a 3.5. I really enjoyed the concept of the novel, a man who thinks he is dead and apart from this world becomes the perfect assassin, and the first half had me very intrigued. But, unfortunately, I lost some interest as the story dragged on and it became more obvious what the ending would be. Still a compelling read and I enjoyed it till the end

I first read this book/series back in Middle School, and now rereading at 22 (before I start the newest 5th addition!), I can still say I adore the books.

I think this book is great for those who enjoy the slow burn, reading about the thoughts and processes. Who want to really be involved in the "journey" part of a heros journey fantasy novel. But I can also see how, on the flip side, it would drag for readers looking more for the action, fighting, and excitement of fantasy novels. Nevertheless, I am the former and so I absolutely ate up reading how Eragon changes and was kicking my feet waiting for the reveals.

Overall, not a bad novel but personally, I was not a fan of the "will they won't they", when it starts with almost insta-love type attraction. Furthermore, I found it a little comical how evil everyone else except the two main characters are. Yet, nothing bad ever actually happens to Reyna, of course.

But, it wasn't awful and I still enjoyed parts of it. I hole hope the next two in the series focus more on the plot and world, which was the most intriguing parts, now that the pseudo-romance is mostly out of the way.

I picked this up after (greatly) enjoying Masters of Death, but this was not nearly as enjoyable to me as that one.

I love the nerd x jock trope, but Vi's character felt less like a nerd and more of an antisocial mean girl, even to the characters that supported her, yet she was instantly friends with Olivia?

Additionally, the romance was cute and has some sweet moments, but it felt a little off how heavy is came from Jack, as he has had far less interaction with Vi (that he knows of) yet he seems to instantly switch from Olivia to Vi and it caught me very off guard. I would have enjoyed to see it developed more, or even Vi being the one to make the first move as she knew him much more intimately.

Overall, the book was enjoyable but nothing to write home about

I really liked this book, more than I thought I would.

To be honest, I read up page 80 and then dropped it for something else because it wasn't doing much for me. I picked it back up again as a break from the series I'm reading, and finished the rest in a single day.

It is not everyone's taste, but I adore books with more... Unusual writing, were the plot jumps around a little and isn't completely chronologically or focused on point A to point B. I also love books that leave some things up to reader interpretation or for the reader to figure out, rather than telling everything. This book has both, without being so much that I feel like the pacing or plot suffers.

The characters are refreshing, in a very accurate teenagers are cringe way, and I found myself relating to Francis more and more. I would say the actual plot is a little bit of a let down and felt rushed at the end; it just didn't mesh with the rest of the book? But I still enjoyed it, and I'm glad it relied on platonic friendship and family rather than romance.

Overall, the book is not perfect, but the characters are fresh, their relationships are cute and inviting, and the plot has intrigue, depth, and suspense without needing action.

Our Infinite Fates was not what I was expecting, and I craved it all the more for it. It is slow, both in it's plot, and at revealing anything but I liked it more for it. I like the small clues in each past time, the little hints that followed them, each fitting a little more into the puzzle. That is not to say the puzzle made perfect sense, as the ending felt rushed and disconnected, as if the author could not figure out how to defeat the "big bad", but it was not so clunky as to ruin it for me.

I also loved that the romance wasn't so... explored. It was there, but never really fleshed out, just a tug that kept them together, which other reviews disliked but I thought it was poetic. After all, how many times can you fall in love with the same soul, before it simply becomes a magnetic pull, a constant that instantly falls back into place.

Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this novel, and I liked it more for the same reasons other reviews disliked it. But if you are looking for something a little different, perhaps this is the book for you.

3.5 really

I enjoyed this book, and it kept me hooked, but I found the ending to be a little lack luster and left me wanting more. I both loved and hated that so some parts were left opened-ended or half explored, which adds to the intrigue and mystery, but also I want answers!!

I have a love hate relationship with this book... as in I loved to hate read it. I borrowed it from the library, and I still feel like I wasted money.

I very very quickly realized that this book was not what I expected, but it was so funny that I read the whole thing if only to see what absurd nonsense happens and to laugh at the writing

This book was not at all what I suspected, but in a wonderful way! Several times it had me saying "what the heck!" because of how wonderfully ridiculous it was. I enjoyed that it didn't pretend to be a deeper piece than a magical girl novel can be, while still delivering a plot that I could follow.

I don't think it's for everyone, nor do I think it should be read expecting a serious novel, but if you are looking for a light, semi satirical piece this might be a great choice.

I really wanted to enjoy this book more after enjoying some of the songs from the musical... but I would say I only enjoyed the book, rather than loved it. The second hand embarrassment was so bad I had to put it down sometimes (although credit to the author for capturing the pure awkwardness so well) and the plot was a little... unbelievable. I started to lose interest at the halfway point, but I'm glad I finished it and I think it has an audience out there, it just wasn't me.

The book is entertaining and I thought had a very interesting take on the classic "characters go through trials", but it fell short many times. I thought it spent far too long on some parts, while neglecting others, and the writing is definitely a big weak point.

I don't need to be told the same internal monologue and the same interactions between Hades and Lyra page after page, especially because that was the weakest part of the story for me. I'd rather the author have spent time fleshing out the characters, who often felt like puppets following the plot, and on the crucible and trials, as that was by far the most interesting part.

The book is not bad, but it felt more like an authors first draft rather than the edited, completed project, and I can see why many would not finish. The last two chapters were some of the worst writing in awhile: totally out of left field but completely cliche, and all tell not show. It felt like the authors notes, and completely ruined any satisfaction I got from reaching the end

Update: The second one annoyed me so much that I urge people to not read this one, because you will regret having to continue.
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This book is an easy read, perfect for when you just need something light and easy, but that also limits it's potential. It wasn't amazing, but is also wasn't bad. I enjoyed it more for what is was than what it isn't.

The plot is simple, but some choices had me far too confused as to way it was happening or why the author chose to have things happen at all. I was still intrigued by the mystery, but it was frustrating to be excited about a development only for it to immediately be nothing.

My largest source of enjoyment was the romance between Evie and the Villain. It had the right balance between love at first sight and slow burn. Their interactions were undoubtedly
cliche but fun, gave me rom-com vibes. The interactions among other characters feels off and disingenuous but it didn't completely turn me away from the story.

Sadly, it's humor often falls flat, and mostly because the characters act like it is way funnier than it is. I think I would have enjoyed it far more if it wasn't followed up by some version of "rolled on the ground laughing", and I hope to see less of that in the next installment.

Overall, I enjoyed the book and will be continuing onto the second one, but it isn't as funny or interesting as the hype made it up to be.

I gave the first book 3 stars because while it wasn't great it had some charm. But this one? All the good things from the first weren't in this one, and the bad things only got worse.

The relationships all felt so forced and stagnate, I don't think anything developed further from any of the first. I stopped caring about the love/crushes when it just never led to anything in all 337 pages. The 4 POV's and comically short chapters felt like whiplash, and I was getting so annoyed by any tension being ruined be "humor", just for it to lead to nothing either way and the problems were solved ten seconds later.

I dragged my way through this, and legitimately wanted to cry that after 337 pages we were no closer to anything than at the end of the first. I honestly was rooting for Fluffy to eat them all, I would have cheered.

I largely enjoyed this memoir and its concept. Seeing the lives of two young men, and how small but significant changes lead them to leading entirely different lives was compelling and kept me reading.

What I am disappointed in is how many of these changes are explored only at a surface level. We may be told about them, but the narrative moves on without giving the author, and especially the other Wes Moore, a chance to really explain how these little acts impacted them.

Still, I believe this novel is a compelling and important for many to read, whether that's to see how both small and significant acts can completely change a persons life, or to explore the history of our cities.

Upon rereading this book as an adult, I give it 3 stars. If I was a teen/YA as I was when I first read it, I'd bump it up into 4 star territory.

It was very enjoyable book, and I liked reading it, but it definitely has parts that show it's meant for a younger audience. Still, if this type of premise interests you and you don't mind reading books geared towards teens, I'd definitely recommend giving it a go!