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I am appalled that this book received the amount of positive reviews that it did. Seriously. I was not impressed. At all.
What was this? A first draft? An idea? A thought put to paper and then someone decided 'oh! I can sell this on the web!' I mean come on. If I hadn't bought this for $.99 I would have stopped reading it altogether.
It was sorely lacking in the details and writing skills department. My 17 year old sister could have done this in her sleep. It w
Read From: March 20 to May 15, 2012I am appalled that this book received the amount of positive reviews that it did. Seriously. I was not impressed. At all.
What was this? A first draft? An idea? A thought put to paper and then someone decided 'oh! I can sell this on the web!' I mean come on. If I hadn't bought this for $.99 I would have stopped reading it altogether.
It was sorely lacking in the details and writing skills department. My 17 year old sister could have done this in her sleep. It was repetitive and boring and the final moments? Just go look at my status updates. Pitiful. I don't know what anyone saw in this. I didn't even get any entertainment value out of it. Carley was plotless. Nick was cliche. Samuel was nonexistent. Holt was obvious. Autumn? Pointless. Boring. And stale. God it was like driving little sewing needles in my toes. Slowly.
I wasted my time reading this book for a plot that was used before. And this doesn't really matter if it would have been presented in any way that would be remotely enticing. It was not.
It needed an editor. Real bad. By the end of the book there were more typos than my rough drafts of fanfictions. Choppy sentences. No structure. Just. Bad.
The only way I will consider reading the next one is if it is free and I have some free time I feel like wasting. Otherwise I would bypass this one like a dead possum on the side of the road.
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not spoiler, justI was approved for a review copy of this book after signing up through the review opportunities at Xpresso Book Tours, however, the book is also currently free on Amazon if you are interested.
I'd like to start my review off by stating that I did like this book but I wish it was a standalone. It was an easy summer read,
The book is about fairies and a girl who learns that she is destined to be one. It put me into such a summer mood, as it had everything there is to a perfect summer (to me at least). I loved the world, although I think it could have been more detailed and unique, it goes for the magic too, it just could have been done way better. Another problem I had was the editing, I mean the lack of it. English is my second language and even I found many typos. Also, I found this so repetitive, I mean I understand that Autumn was thinking about the same things over and over, but it was unnecessary to write down all of it, without repetition this book could be like half the length.
I'm not a fan of love-triangles, but this book didn't even have one, so I don't know what all these people talk about.. Or it might be only me, who doesn't consider this a love-triangle because Samuel and Autumn didn't even love each other.
Another thought I had was that at the beginning I was so happy that Autumn was one of those cool female characters, who wouldn't fall head over heels for a guy in like two seconds.. Yeah.. Well she needed three..
I could ramble about the whole (view spoiler)[marrige (hide spoiler)] thing as well, I mean (view spoiler)[she's 16 and it doesn't even bother her, that she has to marry one of them? Ok, they are hot, and princes and whatever, but she's known them for a week.. Gonna stop here, 'cause I could go on forever. (hide spoiler)]
I feel like I should highlight the positivites too, because this review is turning too negative, even though I kinda liked this book. It was easy to read, fast paced and it somehow grabbed me. So, despite all the issues I had with this book I might read the following ones in the series, because I'm still interested in the story and need to know more. I'd love to read about Carly and Nick admitting their love for each other, and many more things in connection with fairies etc. I felt like the ending was cut down and a lot more stuff could be put into this book (maybe to the place of all those repetitive actions and thoughts?)...
I gave it 3 stars because of it being fast-paced and let's not forget about that perfect summer mood it put me in.
1 ½ ★
Well the idea was good, that is pretty much the only positive thing I can say about this book.
I am stumped that this book has so many good reviews…..I really don't like to give negative feedback, because I know how much sweat, tears and time the author probably put into a book. But sometimes it is just the way it is.
I will make it short but to the point.
This book was WAY to angsty . I get the point it is a YA book but there are many great YA books out there being great without all the te
1 ½ ★
Well the idea was good, that is pretty much the only positive thing I can say about this book.
I am stumped that this book has so many good reviews…..I really don't like to give negative feedback, because I know how much sweat, tears and time the author probably put into a book. But sometimes it is just the way it is.
I will make it short but to the point.
This book was WAY to angsty . I get the point it is a YA book but there are many great YA books out there being great without all the teenage angst. I swear Autumn made tying your shoes angsty .
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I didn't like Autumn. In the beginning she had promise of being a decent main character. Enter Holt, and the decency crumbles. He liked her because she didn't stare...but then she just e
Another story about an idiot girl love sick after just meeting someone. Oh, and what do you know? She just happens to be the only person he seems to have any interest in. Enter another beautiful guy who is just standoffish, but she is meant to be with. Been there done that a million times over. Get something new.I didn't like Autumn. In the beginning she had promise of being a decent main character. Enter Holt, and the decency crumbles. He liked her because she didn't stare...but then she just ended up a gooey, sticky, can't remove my mind from you, mess. She was shallow, rather self absorbed, extremely thoughtless, and down right weak.
The only variation in this book that was new was that Samuel didn't want her. He might have been destined to be with her, but he didn't want her. Bravo, there was nothing about her to want.
I started off having a problem with the age difference because it just screams pedophile to me. A 15 year old looks like a child. But then I recalled most of the books in this genre have the love interest being centuries old, so I let it slide.
I really didn't like Carley at all. She is a horrid friend and has no redeeming qualities about her to even make her useful to the story.
I questioned why Logan, a fellow 16 year old, acted more like he was 12. If this was an attempt to make Autumn seem more mature, it failed miserably.
Another thing that bothered me was that you only ever heard about how Samuel felt from everyone else's perspective. You never actually got anything from him. And I don't know, but most women, if they are being ignored, are more attracted to the guy who is ignoring them. We are like cats. Yes, it might upset us, but it only makes us more determined. Which Autumn displays after Holt tells her he can't see her anymore...so uh?
But, I felt that Samuel was a wasted character. Autumn never actually gave him a chance, not even once she knew she was supposedly destined to be with him. And he kind of just popped in and then disappeared for the majority of the book. All of the drama surrounding him actually excluded him.
As for the drama it was all incredibly petty. This wasn't a gripping page turner. In fact, it felt more like a design for a story rather than a finished story. I was left rather disappointed.
On the plus side though, I found out through reading this that I really hate the word "simpering".
at first i though this book was gonna be good because Autumn was introduced as someone who wont go crazy for a guy but then as the story continued Autumn became crazy for Holt after hanging out with him for only a few times. and i really hate it when girls act that way it drives me nuts.
I don't get why people would think that both Holt and Samuel are fighting over autumn when Samuel doesn't even acknowledge the presence of Autumn. its Samuel's fault that this happened. If he j
where do i begin?at first i though this book was gonna be good because Autumn was introduced as someone who wont go crazy for a guy but then as the story continued Autumn became crazy for Holt after hanging out with him for only a few times. and i really hate it when girls act that way it drives me nuts.
I don't get why people would think that both Holt and Samuel are fighting over autumn when Samuel doesn't even acknowledge the presence of Autumn. its Samuel's fault that this happened. If he just pursued her instead of acting how he acts then this would have been a much more interesting book.
the only thing i liked abt this book was the ending. there was some growth there i guess.
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***Spolier Alert***
Holt the Summer Fairy Prince - I love him & want Autumn to be with him not just because he is sweet, strong & caring but because his family is as well. I would think of the Summer prince as a Light Fae if you read other Fae stories.
Samuel the Winter Fairy Prince - Like him more towards the end of the story. I would think of the Winter prince as a Dark fae or maybe a nuteral fae. You dislike his family even though you like Samuel & feel that if his family would just leave Autumn, Holt & Samuel alone that what is supposed to be will be. Samuel's family making threats to Autumn for seeing Holt just tells you that they are scared & feel threatened themselves. Perhaps scared that Autumn might choose to be with Holt over Samuel. Which makes you wonder is Autumn really destined for Samuel? Or because Autumn feels an attraction towards both Holt & Samuel that maybe destiny is not really written yet & there is a choice. I like to think that Autumn's path is not written & she will be able to choose without the interaction of either families. I doubt this will be the case.
I will be purchasing the 2nd book to continue Autumn's story & see what will happen next with the 2 princes.
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Great Read! Highly Recommended!
Already downloaded the next installment!
Also, the name Autumn? Har har I get the pun. You have the Prince of Summer and Winter going for you and you're stuck between them, like the season Autumn! Yes, that was an unnec
Urgh!! This book was an effort to read. The writing was too basic and the only thing that kept me reading it was my drive to finish a book. The characters felt very unrealistic and shallow. Like, Autumn's best friend completely forgetting about their fight after talking about it for 1 minute? Just everything in general!!Also, the name Autumn? Har har I get the pun. You have the Prince of Summer and Winter going for you and you're stuck between them, like the season Autumn! Yes, that was an unnecessary side note but I need to rant.
I honestly couldn't have cared less about the characters. Samuel had no reason to be cold towards her in the very first place and the author never explained why he didn't touch her anyway?!!
I just found this book really annoying to read š¤
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I'm not disappointed that I read this book, but I am left with mixed feelings.
There were aspects I liked. The way the flowers responded to the summer fairies, the fantastic descriptions of the town Castleton (I felt like I was there, I could almost smell the salt on the breeze).
But the rest of it? Just plain baffling, ridiculous and annoying.
Autumn seemed to be a girl
I bought this book because it was recommended to me on BoobBub at $0.99. The storyline sounded interesting, so I thought why not.I'm not disappointed that I read this book, but I am left with mixed feelings.
There were aspects I liked. The way the flowers responded to the summer fairies, the fantastic descriptions of the town Castleton (I felt like I was there, I could almost smell the salt on the breeze).
But the rest of it? Just plain baffling, ridiculous and annoying.
Autumn seemed to be a girl who didn't swoon over the first hot guy to give her the time of day. But wait, we just needed to wait a couple of days, and boom! Instalove.
The other 'love interest' was basically non existent. I kept waiting to get more insight into his behavior, but it never came.
Autumn's supposed best friend Carley? Yeah, no, not for me.
Autumn was completely self absorbed most of the book, so honestly she wasn't a great friend either. And argh! The angst about her parents fighting. Seriously she managed to slip it into most of the conversations throughout the book, yet no one asked her about it.
The fact that she is 16, and staying for the summer at her 16yr old friends house, whose parents conveniently happen to be away in London for half the summer. Yeah, right.
The fact that Autumn is 16, and both her love interests are 22. That's just creepy. Honestly I don't know why the author didn't just write Autumn as an 18 yr old.
Anyway that's enough ranting for me.
I was going to continue with the series, just because I was hoping that Samuel would have more of a part to play in upcoming books, but after reading some reviews that doesn't seem to be the case. So I've decided I won't bother.
My opinion seems to be quite unpopular though, so if you want to read it, don't let my review deter you...
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One Black Rose features Autumn who goes to stay with her friend, Carley, for the summer. During her stay in Maine, she comes across Holt Roth and Samuel Cheshire, and she feels attracted to both of them-but on different levels. Even though Autumn decides Holt is the one for her, Fate has different plans.
I started reading this book with mixed feelings. I wasn't sure how the storyline would go, but I felt pretty sure Autumn would be a
One Black Rose features Autumn who goes to stay with her friend, Carley, for the summer. During her stay in Maine, she comes across Holt Roth and Samuel Cheshire, and she feels attracted to both of them-but on different levels. Even though Autumn decides Holt is the one for her, Fate has different plans.
I started reading this book with mixed feelings. I wasn't sure how the storyline would go, but I felt pretty sure Autumn would be an on-point character. The first few pages made her out to be this girl who has her awkward moments, but isn't boy crazy. I was deceived. Within the first few days of her meeting Holt, she becomes lovesick for him. She has the same feelings for Samuel, but she chooses to ignore them because he doesn't seem to like her. Needless to say, I'm not a fan of Autumn; and for various reasons:
1. She starts out as too nosy. She can tell there's some unusual stuff going on with the Roths and the Cheshires. As far as she knows, the beef between the two families doesn't directly involve her. Somehow, she makes it her business and won't stop nagging until she's in on the gist.
2. She's conveniently self-absorbed. When I say conveniently, I mean that the only time she's not self-absorbed is when her generosity or consideration will somehow benefit the story.
3. She's rather petty and all her actions seem like overreactions. She's sixteen years old and acts like she's much younger.
4. Even though she fancies herself in love with Holt, she's aware of her "heart thumping" reactions to Samuel but chooses to ignore them. (After all, in the grand scheme of love, heart thumping is nothing serious).
But the problem doesn't lie solely with Autumn. The whole characterization is quite faulty in the sense that I felt no connection with any of the characters. Also, I don't understand why Samuel's family is so worried about Autumn going against destiny. I'm no fate expert, but I think that if something is fated to be, there's no need fighting for it to happen; fate has already decided. It is quite ironic that everyone is fighting for Autumn's future when she's just in Maine for vacation.
One Black Rose is a story I feel would have been better if it wasn't so character driven. And the fact that the main character who drives the story is an irritating sort just makes matters worse.
P.S. It seems my opinion of this book is unpopular, so don't be so discouraged if you really want to read it.
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Autumn goes to stay with her best friend Carley for the summer. While she is there Autumn meets Samuel and Holt, two gorgeous guys and she feels attracted to both of them. Holt seems to share Autumn feelings while Samuel seem to give her the cold shoulder. She learns that she is destined to be with Samuel. It's not really your typical boy wants girl but she wants someone else because the boy in question, Samuel, doesn't want the Autumn but she cannot have Holt, the guy she does want to be with.This was a good romance for teens. The characters can sense what other characters are feeling and respond accordingly. There is even a bit of danger and intrigue to the story. Another aspect shown through Autumn's friend, Carley. She has been friends with Nick for years and completely oblivious to Nick's more than friends feelings for her.
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I wasn't a huge Carley fan, she was selfish and petulant. I did admire Nick's persistence at trying to win her affections though. Lydia and Leslie were great characters, and I could imagine them as if they were in the room with me. They give me the chills..ha
I'm not a huge fairy fan, but I LOVED this book. I'm a sucker for a great love triangle I guess! Poor Autumn never had a chance with Samuel and Holt around. From the moment she stepped off the plane in Maine, she was destined for a new life.I wasn't a huge Carley fan, she was selfish and petulant. I did admire Nick's persistence at trying to win her affections though. Lydia and Leslie were great characters, and I could imagine them as if they were in the room with me. They give me the chills..ha ha.
Autumn is thrown head first into a new world where she is torn between duty and love. One wrong choice could lead to the fate of the all the fairies. It doesn't help that Samuel and Holt are both sexy as all heck!
This was a great paranormal romance and I loved it. For a YA fairy book, it rates five glittery stars in my book!
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Especially Holt n Autumn(What a perfect name for the lead!)And so was the mystery of One black rose!
Though it was annoying to see some things repeatedly written-showered, dressed, came down,cereal...argh!
It was an easy read...and short one too...should read the next in series to see how Holt-Autumn-Samuel's story will progre
When i first read the story (didn't read the synopsis) i was wondering what the rivarly was..as i read on...to find..fairies,princes,winter n summer courts..it was enjoyable.Especially Holt n Autumn(What a perfect name for the lead!)And so was the mystery of One black rose!
Though it was annoying to see some things repeatedly written-showered, dressed, came down,cereal...argh!
It was an easy read...and short one too...should read the next in series to see how Holt-Autumn-Samuel's story will progress!
Good one overall!(3.5)
Sri.
Cliffhanger! I detest being coerced into buying another book to find out what happens. This is fantasy. I didn't realize that when I started reading, although that possibly could have been my fault for not reading the description carefully enough.
One Black RoseCliffhanger! I detest being coerced into buying another book to find out what happens. This is fantasy. I didn't realize that when I started reading, although that possibly could have been my fault for not reading the description carefully enough.
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Although I feel like this book was really a childish version of the fae world, I still enjoyed.
Pros:
Summer Prince, ever valiant and charming, as to be expected.
Winter Prince, he is cold, but not really cold. Maddy Ewards made him more secretive/posed guy than cold hearted.
Nick
Cons:
-What was Holt doing at the airport? HE showed up there with no real
Although I feel like this book was really a childish version of the fae world, I still enjoyed.
Pros:
Summer Prince, ever valiant and charming, as to be expected.
Winter Prince, he is cold, but not really cold. Maddy Ewards made him more secretive/posed guy than cold hearted.
Nick
Cons:
-What was Holt doing at the airport? HE showed up there with no real purpose, saves Autumn and drives her back home. And what was Carley's reaction to him anyway? This part was all weird and not really clear.
-Autumn's meeting with Susan felt awefully familiar.. if I remember correctly, it reminded me of a certain Bella and Alice meeting (it has been a while since I attempted to read twilight, but it still felt similar to me). I see a lot of similarities with Twilight, but at the same time, it is not really the same. I guess it feels more like a tribute to some elements.
Overall, I liked the writing style, the world building and the characters.
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But when Autumn plans for a great fun summer with no adults turns into some drama. Autumn meets Holt right away and likes him. But isn't sure he likes her anymore than a friend. When her friend Carley says oh that's just how Holt and his family are. They are popular and rich they don't hang This book has everything you want in a great story. Autumn is 16 and going to visit her friend Carley in Castleton for the summer. Which sounds great for her, she gets away from her parents constant arguing.
But when Autumn plans for a great fun summer with no adults turns into some drama. Autumn meets Holt right away and likes him. But isn't sure he likes her anymore than a friend. When her friend Carley says oh that's just how Holt and his family are. They are popular and rich they don't hang around others.
When Holt starts coming around to see Autumn, she doesn't know what to think. Then she meets Samuel who is so rude to her and she doesn't understand why.
Things go from fun loving to complications with these two boys and their families. When Autumn learns their real secret. It becomes crazy because it puts one family against another. And it all comes down to Autumn's choice. Will her choice destroy everyone and everything? Will she follow her heart? Or pick to do the right thing?
Read this book to find out and the rest of the series. I can't wait to read the next book.
Some of my issues: Carley, Autumn's, needed fleshing out and to be made more likeable. Surely there was something non-self focused in her! There are many typos and grammatical inconsistencies
The concept of the book was good, but the delivery was lacking in depth. Autumn is visiting her best friend in Maine for the summer and meets up with two very different boys. One seems drawn to her but won't touch her, and the other seems to hate her. There's a deeper battle going on - one of the fae courts.Some of my issues: Carley, Autumn's, needed fleshing out and to be made more likeable. Surely there was something non-self focused in her! There are many typos and grammatical inconsistencies. Some more editing would have improved the book as my reading slowed as I had to figure out some of the more egregious typos/word substitutions.
More character development for the characters would better show some of the choices they made.
I'm still deciding if I want to continue the series - I'm rather on the fence.
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I just finished it and I'm sad to say I am not as happy with the outcome. The storyline itself had so much potential, and it was a strong idea, but the writing felt so rushed and I couldn't enjoy it. I felt I couldn't connect with the characters and it didn't feel real to me. I'll be honest. When I read the blurb it sounded really good. I enjoyed the beginning and thought this might actually turn out better than expected.
I just finished it and I'm sad to say I am not as happy with the outcome. The storyline itself had so much potential, and it was a strong idea, but the writing felt so rushed and I couldn't enjoy it. I felt I couldn't connect with the characters and it didn't feel real to me. ...more
I normally don't write bad reviews. But I feel like this story was a great concept that completely missed it. The drama was boring and the love triangle the author went for was just kind of lame. It was more of a one sided love that felt wrong. Where was the other side. It could have been an epic love story for a boy and girl who grew to love the boy. Not Insta love that just fell flat.
UnfulfilledI normally don't write bad reviews. But I feel like this story was a great concept that completely missed it. The drama was boring and the love triangle the author went for was just kind of lame. It was more of a one sided love that felt wrong. Where was the other side. It could have been an epic love story for a boy and girl who grew to love the boy. Not Insta love that just fell flat.
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Top Quotes:
"I mean, I can see you think it's bad, but why is it bad?"
"Damn these polite Fairies and their turn-taking."
A little dumb, but hey, fairies. Towards the end all I could hear was Two Princes by the Spin Doctors ringing in my ears. When the last girl your crush straight up died, you in danger gurl.Top Quotes:
"I mean, I can see you think it's bad, but why is it bad?"
"Damn these polite Fairies and their turn-taking."
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ok faeries and majic, young unrequited love and some who should know better. Imagine trying to tell someone who they could love. Any way I found this to be along the same lines as the twilight series and after reading the blogs of the next few books I am going to give them a miss sorry
I really enjoyed this book.
I can't wait to see where things lead from here….
A different view on fairies and how they live….and an interesting twist of fate where what should happen and how it actually is are quite different ….
Even a bit of action is thrown into the drama….
Truly an enjoyable read….
This was really different from what I normally read, but it was really good and kept me from from putting it down! Might need the rest of the series!
Different take on the Summer and Winter courts. Found it amusing that the main character is named Autumn. Really liked the storyline.
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