Zezee’s Comments (group member since Sep 06, 2015)

Zezee’s comments from the Random Readalongs group.

Did anyone else grow weary of Adam and Blue criticizing Gansey because of his wealth and pomposity? It didn't bother me much at first but later in the story it became annoying, especially since they know Gansey means well (though I do agree that Gansey could take a care and not throw his money around so carelessly) and know his pomposity is a trait he seems unable stifle.

Oh shoot!! I totally wasn't paying close attention to the chapter numbers. Yea, it seems to introduce the next book, which is why I want to get started on it now. Though I enjoyed the story, I didn't like the ending. It wrapped up too quickly. Since we spent this whole time searching for Glendower, I expected it to end with harder evidence that he's real and they found him, like descriptions of his resting place or something. But maybe that's in the next book.

I completed the book a few days ago. After a certain point, it picked up and I hardly put the book down. I think the ending was okay but I didn't like how it was quickly wrapped up in the last chapter.

I'm at chapter 20 now and am finding it hard to put this book down. My curiosity is seriously piqued because so much is hinted at with no answers. And I'm beginning to believe Neeve is evil. What bothers me though is that she was absent at the boy's reading and from how powerful and weird she is, I expected her to be there. Also, I just don't see the appeal of a dead king. I think we are given more reasons for why these kids are so drawn to a dead dude.

I just completed chapter 8 and I'm enjoying the story so far. I agree that these chapters are slow but I like that. I prefer when the author takes her time to familiarize her readers with the world she's trying to create. I'm always thinking about it when I'm not reading. I love the mystical atmosphere of the story.

However, I got a little confused when the boys were introduced since there are four of them I confused the names and the personalities. That's the only downside so far. I like the issues introduced and that nothing is clear right now, which makes me Oh So Curious!!!

As Sarah said, I wonder if Neeve is evil too. She creeps me out a little. And what a way to make sure your kid stays away from boys. It's as if Blue kisses a boy, he will die. Gosh that sucks.