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A review by 3batsinatrenchcoat
Chosen at Nightfall by C.C. Hunter
3.0
While I really liked the other books in the series I just fell like this one was really weak which sucks because it was the last book and the last boom should be the best! One if the only good bits about it was Kylie's newest ghost (and the ghost's connection to Mario, great plot twist) and Holiday's little surprise. Kylie herself though just got on my last nerve; she turned into such a Sue. Not only does she have Lucas and Derek fawning over her but an assortment of random dudes. Also since when was she food with relationship advice? Really by the end of the book (unrealistically) everyone likes her. And suddenly she's not just an already unique chameleon, but also a protector, but not just any protector...but a very special kind of protector!!! On top of that she masted everything so easily and early. Like most chameleons couldn't be invisible until their 20's and then there's Kylie freaking Glenn. And suddenly she's a naturally good sword fighter too-- okay so that took a bit more training, but still, Lucas kept talking about what a brutal she was and how fast a learner she was. Speaking of Lucas; while he didn't annoy me out right I hated how everything in the novel started to revolve around him! Legit, most of the plot was taken over by Kylie pouting over him! The focus was more on that than actually facing Mario. Want proof? The final battle was (no exaggeration) squished into like the last 15...20 pages. And only half of those were actually fighting. That sword was pretty much a cop out that did all the fighting for her. The mighty plot sword!!! On top of that Kylie's constant 'my life sucks' run got really old really fast. Also where was Miranda? The cute little witch (my favorite character) hardly got any spotlight in this book, not compared to the prior ones... One last thing that annoyed the heck out of me; all the ADULTS behaved and talked like teenagers. Burnett would always yell "oh hell" like Della. Kylie's mom would giggle about sex jokes and do her share of cussing. Hayden also swore a lot for a teacher. And those are only one example for each.
Now for some positives. As I said, I did like Kylie's new ghost a lot and the plot twists that came with her. Holiday's wedding was cute. When the battle and Mario were actually focused on it was really awesome and intense. Reading Kylie's ghost's back story was also really intriguing. I'm also glad Derek found someone nice.
Overall I was kind if disappointed. This was the last book in the series and it was the weakest. It was just missing something.
Now for some positives. As I said, I did like Kylie's new ghost a lot and the plot twists that came with her. Holiday's wedding was cute. When the battle and Mario were actually focused on it was really awesome and intense. Reading Kylie's ghost's back story was also really intriguing. I'm also glad Derek found someone nice.
Overall I was kind if disappointed. This was the last book in the series and it was the weakest. It was just missing something.