The Devouring Gray

The first thing about this book that grabbed my attention was the cover. I mean look at it, it is stunning. After that I started hearing everyone talking about it which made me want to read it even more. I was able to get the audiobook on Scribd so I joined the Bookish Bash readalong for this book in June.

This is Christine's debut novel and I didn't even realize that until after I read it. For it being debut I thought it was a pretty good start for a series. I did have a couple issues with it though. Like I mentioned I was listening to the audiobook and at first I thought that was why I was having trouble but someone who was actually reading the book said she was struggling as well.

I immediately struggled to keep up with who was who. After a while I got used to it and it wasn't such a struggle but there for a while I couldn't keep up. Also the writing style was making it difficult as well. I couldn't keep up with the perspective changes. She literally jumped from multiple perspectives in the same chapter and it was abrupt. Also I could have used a little more explanation on the “monster” I don't feel like I understand it after finishing the book.

Other than that I enjoyed the plot and I can't wait to read the next book especially after that ending. Y'all know I am not a fan of cliffhangers but I loved how this one ended. I found myself chuckling while listening to it and saying you go girl.