I pretty much agree with you, though I did like the arguments between Jacinda and her sister, because they didn't really try to understand each other. They both had valid points and were arguing because they were hurt by wanting different things. That's exactly how it was with my sister when we lived together (well, except for the whole, "I'm a dragon, I'm not a dragon" thing). Hah.
I thought her ridiculously intense attraction to Will was semi-explained near the end, when she discovers The Secret about him that I will not name for spoilers sake. I think that will be addressed more in the second book -- if it turns out to not be an issue, then I will be annoyed. For now, I'm reserving mu judgment on the two of them.
I find Cassian interesting, mainly because it's not clear how much of a tool he is of his ambitions (or his family's ambitions) or how much he cares for Jacinda as a person. It'll be interesting to see what happens with him and Will. I got a very Blood and Chocolate vibe from this book, with the girl being torn between two boys, one who represents her true nature and one who represents a community she can never really belong to.
I don't necessarily think the arguments were bad, they were just frustrating to read, and getting involved enough to feel frustrated is probably a good thing.
Yeah I thought about that, but then she grew up with plenty of boys with that particular trait (ok not exactly, but yeah), and it maybe explains the awareness, but if it explains the attraction too, I would be skeptical.
Agreed on Cassian, although I don't think it's going to go the BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE route.. at least the way it seems set up now. Plus I think it's almost like her sister could be a solution for that problem if she suddenly manifests...
I thought her ridiculously intense attraction to Will was semi-explained near the end, when she discovers The Secret about him that I will not name for spoilers sake. I think that will be addressed more in the second book -- if it turns out to not be an issue, then I will be annoyed. For now, I'm reserving mu judgment on the two of them.
I find Cassian interesting, mainly because it's not clear how much of a tool he is of his ambitions (or his family's ambitions) or how much he cares for Jacinda as a person. It'll be interesting to see what happens with him and Will. I got a very Blood and Chocolate vibe from this book, with the girl being torn between two boys, one who represents her true nature and one who represents a community she can never really belong to.
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Yeah I thought about that, but then she grew up with plenty of boys with that particular trait (ok not exactly, but yeah), and it maybe explains the awareness, but if it explains the attraction too, I would be skeptical.
Agreed on Cassian, although I don't think it's going to go the BLOOD AND CHOCOLATE route.. at least the way it seems set up now. Plus I think it's almost like her sister could be a solution for that problem if she suddenly manifests...
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