Reviews
... I was frustrated for most of this book. For one, I hated the love square. In the second place, well. I'd like to know where Pascal draws the line between fear and fearless, because... apparently that's a little vague. However, the thing picked up in the final part, with the tests to err, (view spoiler)[ allow Gaia to rescue Sam (hide spoiler)]. But that was just the final part, and the book finished in the climax of the story. Seriously, what kind of book finishes in the best part of it?! ... ... The good thing to this book is that despite how long it seems, it's actually quite fast to finish once you get to actually wanting it to finish.
OMG, I can't believe this! When one picks up a book that's really three books rolled into one, One expects at the end, there should be a conclusion, not a cliffhanger! yes, if you checkout/buy/read this book expecting the whole series to be wrapped into it, you shall be sorely disappointed. Not that it's bad! In fact, it was amazing, which is why I'm so upset! And not I'll have to wait to get a hold of the next one! grr! now I'm gonna go put it on hold at the library, if you'll excuse me. OH. MY. GOD. I just found out that there are thirty-six books in this series. Thirty-Six! And now I'm going to have to check them all out, but my library doesn't have anything past the first three! *bemoaning my dire situation* Why, O Cruel World, Why?
SPOILERS AHEAD, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK I would have thought Fearless was going to be a thrilling read. I admit the whole aura of the book, from the cover, to the title combined with the awesome font raised my expectations quite a bit. In the end, disappointment does not even begin to cover it. The plot, at first, had me really hooked. Gaia sounded like such and engaging character. The fear gene was removed from her, parents are gone, master in spy stuff and martial arts, etc. That would have made an excellent starting point for the story's progression, but sadly, it was a downward spiral from there. The entire book pretty much resembled the Sweet Valley High series the author is famous for. Gaia, this fearless, amazing, skilled, beautiful girl was reduced to your standard high school chick who had an awesome guy best friend doting on her but instead she falls for an incredibly hot college guy (who is portrayed as smart with his super chess skills but makes tragically wrong choices for the whole duration of the book)who, surprise, surprise! is dating the most popular girl in school who also happens to be Gaia's nemesis. I gotta give some credit to Francine Pascal for at least trying to inject a little suspense the plot offered. Gaia fights the occasional street fight, has a secret enemy stalking her, her dad is mysteriously unable to communicate with her and has an evil twin brother (give me a break) and she has to save her one true love from kidnappers. However, instead of working to the plots advantage, it completely backfired and ruined the book further. The plot resembled every spy movie ever made, except Gaia's aforementioned spy skills were completely forgotten Nice try, though. Needless to say, I pretty much despised this book. Some of you might not agree with me, but to those who havent read this, I suggest you take a look and see for yourself.
SPOILERS AHEAD, PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK I would have thought Fearless was going to be a thrilling read. I admit the whole aura of the book, from the cover, to the title combined with the awesome font raised my expectations quite a bit. In the end, disappointment does not even begin to cover it. The plot, at first, had me really hooked. Gaia sounded like such and engaging character. The fear gene was removed from her, parents are gone, master in spy stuff and martial arts, etc. That would have made an excellent starting point for the story's progression, but sadly, it was a downward spiral from there. The entire book pretty much resembled the Sweet Valley High series the author is famous for. Gaia, this fearless, amazing, skilled, beautiful girl was reduced to your standard high school chick who had an awesome guy best friend doting on her but instead she falls for an incredibly hot college guy (who is portrayed as smart with his super chess skills but makes tragically wrong choices for the whole duration of the book)who, surprise, surprise! is dating the most popular girl in school who also happens to be Gaia's nemesis. I gotta give some credit to Francine Pascal for at least trying to inject a little suspense the plot offered. Gaia fights the occasional street fight, has a secret enemy stalking her, her dad is mysteriously unable to communicate with her and has an evil twin brother (give me a break) and she has to save her one true love from kidnappers. However, instead of working to the plots advantage, it completely backfired and ruined the book further. The plot resembled every spy movie ever made, except Gaia's aforementioned spy skills were completely forgotten Nice try, though. Needless to say, I pretty much despised this book. Some of you might not agree with me, but to those who havent read this, I suggest you take a look and see for yourself.
