Showing posts with label series: abandon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label series: abandon. Show all posts
April 27, 2017
Abandon 3: Awaken
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
It's been a long time since I read this series. Honestly, I'd forgotten about it until I noticed the title on my to-read list. I wouldn't say it's as engaging as some of Cabot's other series that I've really enjoyed, but it is still a good read. The twist on mythology is different than anything else I've come across so far. There are definitely a lot of moving pieces and a lot of twists to this story as it unravels. It doesn't really feel like it ended, though I suppose a somewhat peaceful break in events with things looking up is as good a way to end a series as any.
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June 15, 2012
Abandon 2: Underworld
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
Sequel to the self-titled first book of the series, Abandon. There's a lot of deception and beating around the bush in this one. Slightly amusing how Kayla thinks they're all vampires towards the end, especially given the plethora of vampire series out lately and the fact that Cabot's other most recent series, Insatiable, is based on vampires. Also interesting the loose weaving of the underworld mythology, especially after having just read the Goddess Summoning series by P.C. Cast, which is much more focused and saturated with the myths. Definitely more the young adult genre here as pretty much everything is watered down compared to it's similar counterparts, or at least any that come to mind that I've browsed so far.
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October 4, 2011
Abandon 1: Abandon
My rating: 3 of 5 stars
The first few chapters had me feeling very skeptical of this book as it jumped back and forth from past to present as it filled in the blanks and fleshed the story out. By the time most of the pieces were in place however, I would have to admit to somewhat grudgingly cheering for John against the Furies. A very big cliff hanger at the end, it's somewhat of a relief to already know this is the first installment of a trilogy. Admittedly at this point I am very much looking forward to the next book before deciding how much I end up loving or hating the series.
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