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Secrets of the Starcrossed
This review was originally posted on Star Crossed Reviews I received this book for free from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Thank you to One More Chapter for my copy of this book via Netgalley. This is only the second audiobook I have listened to on Netgalley shelf. The app has come a long way since the first one I tried and I will definitely be requesting more.
Our main character is Cassandra. She's not the most likeable of characters if I'm honest. She's a bit winy and has only really just noticed the world she lives in is not the same as those of the poor. Then there's Marcus, her intended and Devyn, the bad boy.
The dating seems to be in the dark ages with chaperons and scandals when two characters merely kiss but then you have the code and the technology of the future.
This book is set in a world like ours but it's not quite right. The places and the names are the same or similar but it is very much not the London we know and love. This sort of thing. I love working out the differences between our world and theirs. Working out things like the code and who is controlling everyone. And of course why, This book is big on intrigue and secrets. There's a much bigger plan than just what we see on the surface.
The non-world building parts were really easy to read. I was very interested in this sickness. Why were these people getting sick? Could anyone help them? Would anyone help them or did they simply not care?
I liked the world but some of the world-building was a bit clunky. It wasn't easy to follow for someone like me who isn't a history buff. I hope we get to see more of the Britons as the series progresses as I think there will be some interesting characters there. I am excited to see more of their powers and what the hell is going to happen next!
Our main character is Cassandra. She's not the most likeable of characters if I'm honest. She's a bit winy and has only really just noticed the world she lives in is not the same as those of the poor. Then there's Marcus, her intended and Devyn, the bad boy.
The dating seems to be in the dark ages with chaperons and scandals when two characters merely kiss but then you have the code and the technology of the future.
This book is set in a world like ours but it's not quite right. The places and the names are the same or similar but it is very much not the London we know and love. This sort of thing. I love working out the differences between our world and theirs. Working out things like the code and who is controlling everyone. And of course why, This book is big on intrigue and secrets. There's a much bigger plan than just what we see on the surface.
The non-world building parts were really easy to read. I was very interested in this sickness. Why were these people getting sick? Could anyone help them? Would anyone help them or did they simply not care?
I liked the world but some of the world-building was a bit clunky. It wasn't easy to follow for someone like me who isn't a history buff. I hope we get to see more of the Britons as the series progresses as I think there will be some interesting characters there. I am excited to see more of their powers and what the hell is going to happen next!