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A very intriguing retelling of Sleeping Beauty. The beginning of the story started out really slow. It was like building the plot but it definitely could have been quicker. But even though it was a bit slow, it gave a more sense of realism to the plot. And when Talia and Jack actually meet and start to interact with each other, that's when the real meat of the story begins. There were quite a few things that just didn't really add up because it just seemed as if things happened too quickly. For example, Jack and Talia both change too fast. Jack used to be this party lover and he was all about image and doing things that other people deem as "cool". Talia used to be this snobby, self-centered girl who didn't care about anyone but herself. However, within a few days, they seem to turn a 180. Jack turned into this sensitive guy and ditched his "party lover" label and was able to respect his parent's opinions more. And Talia finds joy in helping Jack and other people and building relationships with his family. Like, how does a self-centered girl be able to take an interest in a "commoner's" stuff? Especially in just a few days. For me, it was just too unrealistic. A Kiss in Time is told in alternating perspectives - Jack's and Talia's so it was interesting to see how each related to each other and what they thought of each other. That's probably the only real thing I liked from this novel. Other than that, the plot itself just didn't seem to get to me but it was a really cute retelling. Overall, A Kiss in Time is mostly for those who like to read princess stories.

2022-10-21 05:42