Rory The Ghosts of Palladino Book 1 eBook Ciye Cho
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Far beyond heaven, earth and hell is a city known as Palladino, a place ruled by ghosts and filled with demons, magic, and all sorts of darkly beautiful things. A city where no one can ever escape.
Eighteen-year-old Rory is a cake decorator who makes stunning confections. But no amount of frosting or miracles can save her when a demon kidnaps her—and carries her to Palladino. Here, Rory ends up in a deadly charm school where young women are forced to become companions for the Ghost Lords. And for her to survive, Rory must become everything that she isn’t graceful, elegant... and perfect.
But nothing is what it seems in Palladino. Not the magic. Not the ghosts. And definitely not Martin Marius, the bizarre Ghost Lord-slash-inventor who is drawn to Rory. For amid a thousand machines and a hundred cats, Martin holds a secret that could change everything. A secret that could either free Rory... or destroy her.
Rory The Ghosts of Palladino Book 1 eBook Ciye Cho
At A GlanceStarted out so interesting, then I just got bored and felt annoyed by the end.
The Good
If you were going to read Rory for one reason, it would be for the unique, insanely interesting concept. This is like no other story you have ever read. This is not your typical ghost story. Rory is all kinds of dark, beautiful, and creepy. I straight up got the chills for half this book. A person can go crazy trying to imagine all the secrets that have yet to be revealed in this book. Expect good action/drama, mystery galore, and mesmerizing magic.
The first half was the best part of the book. I haven't bitten my nails in years, but I did while reading this book. I never knew what was going to happen. Some of these characters were so evil, so horrible, and some trick you into thinking they are nice but they would stab their own mother in the back. Then there was those few who showed compassion and it made my heart melt. Oh, I wish, I wish the second half never happened.
The Bad
The first half was great, no complaints, but the second half ruined it all for me. The plot gets confusing. I had no idea where any of this was going and not in a good way. For the second half Rory became the errand girl for Martin, a Ghost Lord. Yeah, not so fun to read about. When the plot took this 180, it felt completely separate from the first half. From here I was bored out of my mind.
Rory was feisty and determined to fight in the beginning and she lost all that gusto in the second part. She made stupid decisions and I just stopped caring about her overall by the end. And Martin was no better. I actually never cared for him because I still don't know him. Bad character development all around.
Almost nothing was resolved by the end and so many questions were left unanswered that I just had to give up caring for this book. I just felt too frustrated with everything that happened that I didn't want to deal with any of it anymore.
The Snuggly
There really is no romance. I guess Rory and Martin might have feelings for each other but I am still not sure. Appropriate for a YA audience.
Final Thoughts
I will not be continuing this series. I don't really care about the characters or what is going to happen next. I still give props for the first half, but the second half was the death of my interest. Not recommended.
Quotes
It all happens so fast. The creature grabs me with his dark hands. His fingers wrap around my waist like thick metal wires. I freeze. A gust of wind rushes around me as the giant wings rise higher. But before I can pull away, the wings arc downward to propel the demon into the air. I open my mouth, but no sound escapes from my throat. I can't move as the demon lifts me up. This isn't happening, I think to myself. This isn't real.
"Begging your pardon, Lady Cavendish, but I didn't come here, I was taken."
She pauses, and her face takes on a cold light.
At last she says, "Yes, so you were. However, I suggest that you work hard to fit in inside my castle." She smiles, then adds softly, "...That is, if you wish to remain here in one piece."
*Free book from author for honest review*
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Rory The Ghosts of Palladino Book 1 eBook Ciye Cho Reviews
I just put my down and all I can say is "Wowie-wow-wow!!!! Where's the next book?!?"!
This is the second Ciye Cho book I've read. And what I love best about this author is his incrediby imaginative worlds. Cho's books are amazingly colorful and RORY takes that to a whole other level. The world of Palladino is so far beyond unique that Alice's wonderland has got nothing on it. It's scary and beautiful and filled with secrets. Without slowing the story pace down, Cho is able to paint a fantastical world that fills your mind's eye with wild colors, textures and forms. I'm floored by Cho's creativity!
Besides the awesome world built by Cho, RORY has an incredible story that grabs you and pulls you in, making it quite difficult to stop reading. Aurora (nicknamed Rory) has a challenging life to begin with in the human world before being kidnapped and brought to Palladino. I did wonder why Aurora and her mother were aware of the "demons" who kidnap girls while the rest of the human world seemed oblivious? Also, why does mom know so much about Palladino? I'm not sure if these are things we will understand better later in the series, or if this a plot hole issue, but I'm eager to see if mom has secrets of her own. There's a lot of danger and challenges that face Rory as she begins life in Palladino. I love the mystery and the sense of not knowing who she can trust. I also love how the whimsical and the violent are juxtaposed in Palladino. Rory is both believable and likable being frightened yet brave, reckless yet caring; she is a memorable character that I immediately could care for and cheer on. There are many other intriguing characters in Palladino; quirky and brooding Martin and his many cats, Cookie --whom I LOVE-- the adventuresome ghost cat and Manny the conflicted kidnapper. It's an outstanding cast in an amazing setting telling a wondrous story.
Really my only complaint was the huge cliff hanger ending. What the heck?!? You simply cannot leave a girl hanging like that!!! So expect a review of book 2 as soon as the author gets the ARCs out. I will be stalking him until he is done **evil grin**
I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. See more of my reviews on my blog, Known to Read.
At A Glance
Started out so interesting, then I just got bored and felt annoyed by the end.
The Good
If you were going to read Rory for one reason, it would be for the unique, insanely interesting concept. This is like no other story you have ever read. This is not your typical ghost story. Rory is all kinds of dark, beautiful, and creepy. I straight up got the chills for half this book. A person can go crazy trying to imagine all the secrets that have yet to be revealed in this book. Expect good action/drama, mystery galore, and mesmerizing magic.
The first half was the best part of the book. I haven't bitten my nails in years, but I did while reading this book. I never knew what was going to happen. Some of these characters were so evil, so horrible, and some trick you into thinking they are nice but they would stab their own mother in the back. Then there was those few who showed compassion and it made my heart melt. Oh, I wish, I wish the second half never happened.
The Bad
The first half was great, no complaints, but the second half ruined it all for me. The plot gets confusing. I had no idea where any of this was going and not in a good way. For the second half Rory became the errand girl for Martin, a Ghost Lord. Yeah, not so fun to read about. When the plot took this 180, it felt completely separate from the first half. From here I was bored out of my mind.
Rory was feisty and determined to fight in the beginning and she lost all that gusto in the second part. She made stupid decisions and I just stopped caring about her overall by the end. And Martin was no better. I actually never cared for him because I still don't know him. Bad character development all around.
Almost nothing was resolved by the end and so many questions were left unanswered that I just had to give up caring for this book. I just felt too frustrated with everything that happened that I didn't want to deal with any of it anymore.
The Snuggly
There really is no romance. I guess Rory and Martin might have feelings for each other but I am still not sure. Appropriate for a YA audience.
Final Thoughts
I will not be continuing this series. I don't really care about the characters or what is going to happen next. I still give props for the first half, but the second half was the death of my interest. Not recommended.
Quotes
It all happens so fast. The creature grabs me with his dark hands. His fingers wrap around my waist like thick metal wires. I freeze. A gust of wind rushes around me as the giant wings rise higher. But before I can pull away, the wings arc downward to propel the demon into the air. I open my mouth, but no sound escapes from my throat. I can't move as the demon lifts me up. This isn't happening, I think to myself. This isn't real.
"Begging your pardon, Lady Cavendish, but I didn't come here, I was taken."
She pauses, and her face takes on a cold light.
At last she says, "Yes, so you were. However, I suggest that you work hard to fit in inside my castle." She smiles, then adds softly, "...That is, if you wish to remain here in one piece."
*Free book from author for honest review*
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