Throwback Reviews

 TOTAL RATING :  A

CHARACTERS : A+
STORY : A
PACE : B
CONCEPT : A

OVERVIEW :

Pages : 369
Release Date : November 30, 2010
Genre : Young Adult, Dystopian, Romance
Publisher : Speak
Review Copy : Purchased ( Fully Booked Philippines)

BLURB :

Cassia has always trusted the Society to make the right choices for her: what to read, what to watch, what to believe. So when Xander's face appears on-screen at her Matching ceremony, Cassia knows he is her ideal mate . . . until she sees Ky Markham's face flash for an instant before the screen fades to black. The Society tells her it's a glitch, a rare malfunction, and that she should focus on the happy life she's destined to lead with Xander. But Cassia can't stop thinking about Ky, and as they slowly fall in love, Cassia begins to doubt the Society's infallibility and is faced with an impossible choice: between Xander and Ky, between the only life she's known and a path that no one else has dared to follow. (Goodreads)


REVIEW :

This is probably the slowest I've been in reading a book and honestly, that's not very me. I gave the pace a staggering B because in my opinion, the story flow is too slow and there aren't exciting parts that will keep you on your feet. I am not saying that I am disappointed with Matched. The characters are likeable and Ky is a definite perk-me-up mysterious hottie.

If you are craving for a swoon-worthy love triangle, this book is for you. It is actually hard to choose between Xander and Ky. Will it be the kind-hearted, smart and loyal Xander or the mysterious, artistic and witty Ky?

The series has some potential to turn out into a blockbuster. I already bought the second book, which is Crossed, though I will delay reading it for a bit. :D

Cheers!

XOXOs Biblios.

TOTAL RATING :  A

CHARACTERS : A+
STORY :  A
PACE :  A-
CONCEPT : A

OVERVIEW :

Pages : 379
Release Date :  November 14, 2011
Genre : Young Adult, Paranormal
Publisher : Razorbill
Review Copy :  Epub Version


BLURB :
Daphne is the half-demon, half-fallen angel daughter of Lucifer and Lilith. Life for her is an endless expanse of time, until her brother Obie is kidnapped—and Daphne realizes she may be partially responsible.

Determined to find him, Daphne travels from her home in Pandemonium to the vast streets of Earth, where everything is colder and more terrifying. With the help of the human boy she believes was the last person to see her brother alive, Daphne glimpses into his dreams, discovering clues to Obie’s whereabouts. As she delves deeper into her demonic powers, she must navigate the jealousies and alliances of the violent archangels who stand in her way. (Goodreads)

REVIEW :

The Space Between is a story revolving around the daughter of Lilith and Lucifer named Daphne, who went to Earth to find her half-brother, Obie after going M.I.A both on the mundane world and Pandemonium, the all-gray, all-steel demon world. 

She's used to the world between Heaven and Earth, so she was a little overwhelmed traveling on the mundane world of humans with perfect white teeth and non-iron phalanges. I can imagine the image of her in a very high-definition way and despite the bit of metal teeth Daphne have, I think she looks heavenly, which is quite ironic. Anyway, the Pandemonium must be pretty boring, so when a human named Truman Flynn appeared before the fallens, Daphne took a bit of interest. Fortunate enough, Truman was also the last man Obie had for company before he went missing. 

And so, the journey begins. Daphne went to find Tru so he can help her find Obie.

This novel is dark and lonely. I can feel the certain emotions that the characters are going through, especially with Truman. It's really hard to lose a parent. In his case, he lost his mother and his stepfather was not the same after her death. Truman felt alone and wants to kill himself. The story depicts the reality of teenagers today and it was transparent when it comes to emotions. 

The novel did not took my breath away but it was enough to made me think that life has its ups and downs and their in-betweens. Daphne, despite her horrid ancestry, made it possible to fell in love with a fragile human. Truman, seeing the weirdness of the girl, did not even look twice and abandoned her. I think it's unconditional love on the works here. 

It is also quite touching that it shows the value of family even among the darkest of beings present. Lilith was not affectionate but she is a Mother, and that's still saying something. Another character in here, Beezlebub? Well, you should read for yourself. :)

XOXOs.