Many readers hate the idea of 'insta-love' in the plot of a book. It's unbelievable, superficial and annoyingly retarded. Well, how can someone fall 'deeply' in love with someone right when they met each other. This concept of 'insta-love' also reportedly known as 'love at first sight'. Despite the strong hatred against the whole idea of insta-love, I beg to differ and let me recount you on my perspectives.
Yes, I agree that it's highly superficial and unbelievable to read about insta-love in a book, especially romance and contemporary. Every readers could hardly accept the idea of falling in love at first sight because it's deem to be 'lust' instead of 'love'. Writing this post shows that I'm on the other side of the fence. Firstly, I am a believer of 'love at first sight'. My belief has nothing to do with the magical power of "imprint" like one mentioned in Twilight. I believe in 'first impression'. One is attracted to another, higher chance is, due to their appearances. (Don't start bashing me in the comment section. Let me explain further.)
Every's perspective regarding anyone is different. In other words, everyone has totally different taste. Some may think she is pretty and some do not. This explain the 'insta-love' in the story. People hate to read about the main character being unaware of her beauty or what not. Having the hottest male in the line falling heads over heels for her is annoyingly out of the world - superficial. Or, having a main character who's flawed but the hottest male character falling for her deems unbelievable. Truth is, that's how first impression works. It can be said that the main guy has strongly different taste in a particular female. He might like it non-model-like. Society's views of beauty does not represent everyone's view.
Despite having said everything above, I do want to add that, a well-structured/written book would be able to articulate a seemingly-believable insta-love story. It may hide the fact that there's the existence of an 'insta-love' but not outrageously 'eye-rolling'.
Nonetheless, I want to stress again that the plot line of 'insta-love' isn't as bad as most readers think it is. It's driven by perspectives and first impressions. I think you're pretty, let's hang out, get to know each other and be a couple. It's usually how every plot line plays out.
Disclaimer: everything mentioned above are my ideas and please don't feel offended or what not but I do welcome different ideology.
Friday 20 May 2016
Monday 9 May 2016
Review: Curse of the Sphinx
Curse of the Sphinx by Raye WagnerMy rating: 3 of 5 stars
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Let me put it out there that it was a disappointment. When I first heard of this book from peruseproject's channel, I was beyond excited and almost ordered a copy from Amazon. I couldn't contain my excitement but it was a huge let down. (My reading mood was not affected by my finals.)
Curse of the Sphinx is a Greek Mythology-ish romance YA novel. I really enjoy the mythology aspect of the novel but the whole plot was plain boring. The story could be replaced by any paranormal romance out there, add the essence of Greek Mythology and publish this book. It was unoriginal, the plot I mean.
It was a let down because the starting of the story was well-written. It kept me hook to the story, it was fast-paced. Not after Hope went to the new town, Goldendale, things start to go flat. The usual story of a new girl in a small town, a few bitches in her class, no friend wanna be alone and the hot guy who flirts with everyone but only want her. Really?
Not to mention, some of the writings are really childish. I understand it's YA but...
Apollo! She hated him! Hate wasn’t even a strong enough word. How dare he?
Who even talk like that?
The only thing which kept me reading it was the Greek mythology aspect. Well, considering this is my first time reading a Greek mythology fiction, I'm impressed with the world building and used of characters.
p.s I'm sorry I'm bashing on your book here, Raye Wagner. This is my honest review so please don't hunt me down.
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