Review: Loved it!!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 07 18, 2012
The worst part about this book? That it's over. I had such a good time reading this story. I looked down and my iPad said I was on page 332/335 and I frowned because I was so sad it was almost over. I definitely could have (and would have) read more about Gina, Spider, Eddie, and Rose. I easily could have read this book in one sitting because it kept my interest that well. However, things kept coming up to take my attention away. But while I was away I was constantly wondering about what was going to happen. The characters are interesting, relatable, and believable. I was truly interested in finding out what was going to happen to each of them. I enjoyed learning about each of them, especially Gina.One issue I had (and it's no one's fault) was the lingo. I'm from the US so there was a bit of lingo I didn't understand. But it was a simple remedy thanks to google. Other than that, the only other issue I had with A Bed of Knives was the ending. It just felt a little rushed to me. We find out so much about what happens over the course of these five-six years then BAM it rushes right through the best part (in my opinion). I felt a little cheated. I wanted more detail at that point. But it wasn't a horrible ending or anything, I just wanted more; maybe I'm just greedy.The explicit scenes in the book weren't tasteless or raunchy. It was accurate to what it was and what teenagers do. I think this helped make the characters and the story as a whole more relatable.All in all, I'm very appreciative of the free copy I received of this book and quite delighted I had the opportunity to read this story. :)