Title: Extraordinary
Hardcover, 400 pages
Author: Nancy Werlin
Publisher: Dial (Penguin)
Publication Date: September 7, 2010
This copy was received from the publisher.
From Goodreads.com:
This beautiful cover is what first drew me in – in person, it is even more green and vivid that you can tell on your computer screen. I also had not read a Nancy Werlin book and felt it was time, so I decided to start with Extraordinary.
In the beginning I was skeptical, because sometimes fantasy type books don’t sit with me well – but five chapters in, I was entranced (and I couldn’t even really tell why).
Soon the story starts to unfold, and I had a desperate need to know what was going on, why Phoebe was involved, and what the deal was with Mallory and Ryland. This is where the story takes a high action turn (which I was not expecting) – Nancy Werlin throws in a few kickers and you’re wondering where the last two hours went as you’re turning the last page.
Extraordinary will entrance you and have you solving mysteries right along with Phoebe. I’m looking forward to my next Werlin book.
Book Cover: 5/5
Book Title: 5/5
Plot: 8/10
Characters: 8/10
Writing: 9/10
Ending: 8/10
Overall: 43/50
The cover draws me in as well — glad to see the book is just as engrossing!
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October 15th, 2010 at 2:45 pm
I just saw an article talking about the making of this cover – they put a lot of work and drafts into it! Glad they picked this final version.
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I really loved Werlin's writing style in Impossible but had a major issue with part of the plot. I'd definitely give her another shot though and this sounds great!
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October 15th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
I’ve been thinking I will want to try reading Impossible at some point, saw mixed reviews – I found a copy at a used book sale so it seems I will read it at some point in the future!
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I wasn't exactly sure I'd want to read this book when I saw the blurb but I've been seeing some good reviews on this. I think I may have to revisit my thoughts on reading this book. =) Thanks for this wonderful review.
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October 15th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
I think you should give it a try! Like I said the beginning was a little slow for me so at least try to make it five chapters in if you’re still skeptical!
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The cover is gorgeous. I'm not a big fantasy person, but I want to read this one!
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October 15th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Fantasy isn’t my thing, either – I’ve found a few great fantasy novels lately that worked well for me even though I generally stay clear. Brightly Woven by Alexandra Bracken is a wonderful fantasy novel you may want to try, too
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That cover is really what caught my attention, too! I enjoyed this one overall but felt like the beginning was a little slow. Phoebe was a strong character, though, and had me rooting for her!
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October 15th, 2010 at 2:41 pm
The beginning was a little slow, I agree! It does pick up quite a bit towards the middle, though. I’m interested to see if I like her other book.
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