Weekly novel review (Torn by Amanda Hocking)

Novel info:

The second book in this page-turning trilogy from the phenomenal Amanda Hocking

Acknowledging that she was different from everyone else wasn’t difficult for Wendy Everly – she’d always felt like an outsider. But a new world and new family is a hard for any girl to accept easily.

Leaving behind the mysterious country of her birth, she is determined to fit back into normal life. But the world she’s left behind won’t let her go that easily. Kidnapped and imprisoned by her true family’s enemies, Wendy soon learns that the lines between good and evil aren’t as defined as she thought. And those things she’d taken for granted may have been lies all along. With the help of the dangerously attractive Loki, she escapes back to the safety of Förening – only to be confronted by a new threat.

It’s time to make a choice – can she put aside her personal feelings for the sake of her country? Torn between duty and love she must make a choice that could destroy her one chance at true happiness.

Novel Review:

Who I really liked in this book was Tove. He’s great, fun and intriguing, and has so many layers that he’s never once boring. I also liked Elora, although I still dislike her sometimes. Even though at first she was creepy to Wendy but now i understand why she was being like that. She taught Wendy a lot this time. Wendy started to understand her mother more than previous. Besides that, the characters were just so much more fleshed-out and developed, they really came to life on these pages.

I’m a bit disappointed by Finn though. I understand where he’s coming from, but there’s only so many times you can keep on making the same excuses and yet making the same mistakes all over again. I wanted him to give up his daft attitude before Wendy changed him for Loki, but it seems Finn has trouble getting the message. He should has married to Wendy. He shouldn't always hide his feelings and keep hurting Wendy heart. I bet Wendy must be hurt a lot because of him.

As far as Loki is concerned, I don't really like him at first. There’s a lot of chemistry between him and Wendy, and it really shows on the pages. Although it's kind of weird but he felt in love with Wendy.

The story, while obviously an in between-story for the real climax in book three i guess. It drew me in from the start. I actually liked it even more than Switched, and I already liked that one a lot. It’s a more mature story. I kind of like Mrs. Hocking's novels, where she has the 'wow' talent to attract a reader like me to read the series. I have no trouble understanding why over a million people bought this series, and where Ms. Hocking’s success comes from.

If you love young adult novels, or paranormal romance, don’t miss out on this series. There’s a reason why it’s so successful – these books are great. I highly recommend them to all fans of this genre.