The beginning of this book actually started with the end of it, and I liked that, because it made for a very surprising ending. The sort of ending I couldn't imagine in a million years, because the first chapter gives you this idea that stays in your head, and when you're coming close to the end, you're like how the hell could that happen, and then you realize that it didn't really happen at all.
I loved the little newspaper pieces that were inserted before each chapter. I thought they shared insight into other things related to the chapters, and the story, in general.
I also loved the dynamics between the couples, which I won't spoil, because they're not mentioned in the description. They're realistic about their situations, but passionate, too. It's something that could totally have happened in real life, back then. At least, I think it is.
Character wise, I really, really liked Diana. Because she's different, and not dull, or extremely crazy, like some other characters that frustrated me to hell in all three books from this series that I've read so far.
Anyway, she is a very amazing character, the coolest character for me. She's witty, out-of-control, and so very fun to read about. She's the sort of character I would love to be, because she gets to do crazy things that I would love to do.
Elizabeth is very mature, and very nice. I can't relate to being nice that much, but I totally suffered with her, and hated her enemies more than she did, which is crazy. She was an interesting character, with a backbone, but a bit of a nice-girl complex, with that tendency to live hell just to save her family. It's justified, but sad, too.
And Henry had me from the beginning. I'm a sucker for bad boys with soft sides, and that is more or less what he is, sort of. And that's not to say that he's typical. He's his own bad boy, and not a copy of the many others we read about. I'm sort of not the best person to talk about him because I am a sucker for witty boys with good hearts. Think Will Herondale.
And my most hated character of all, Penelope. I think I have never hated a character as much in the life of me. That I can remember at least. Every time she came around, I was like 'Will someone please drown this bitch?'. It didn't happen, but she has to go down eventually.
This book was a very intense trip in many ways. I felt everything, from anger to happiness to sadness, and all other things in between.
There were times that I seriously wanted to throw this book at the wall and start screaming (which I didn't do - although I really wanted to), in a good way.
Because if you read a book, you have to get into it, and feel everything. Well, at least that's what I expect.
I loved the way it was written, the way it captured things just right, and the way the character's feelings were described, and everything else, really.
As soon as I was finished, I was dying to buy the second book. I just wanted to run to the bookstore and buy it, and it didn't go exactly like that. :(
Anyway, I highly suggest and recommend this book. It was amazing, and I was hooked from the moment I saw it at the bookstore (well, more like after the first two words).
This book reminded me of why I love books. Because it's so exciting to read books you really love.
Anyway, I hope you consider picking up this book, because you won't be disappointed. There's something in it for everyone, and the intrigue is crazy and so fun to read.
Okay, so bye. I hope that you enjoyed this review, and thank you for taking the time and putting with my rambling. Thank you, if you got this far, and even if you didn't. Bye. :)
BTW, if you read this book, please tell me what you think. Even if you didn't like it, I would like to know why. Other people's perspectives are always interesting to hear about. Maybe you'll see something I don't. :)
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