Haleema's Reviews > The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer
The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer (Mara Dyer, #1)
by Michelle Hodkin (Goodreads Author)
by Michelle Hodkin (Goodreads Author)
Haleema's review
bookshelves: i-never-listen, brain-cells-went-bye-bye, characters-are-half-troll, half-wit-heroine, its-so-stupid-it-hurts, what-the-falafel, da-hell-is-that-cover, thats-not-writing
Jul 12, 12
bookshelves: i-never-listen, brain-cells-went-bye-bye, characters-are-half-troll, half-wit-heroine, its-so-stupid-it-hurts, what-the-falafel, da-hell-is-that-cover, thats-not-writing
Read from July 09 to 10, 2012
The cover is creepy. First of all, I can't see their faces. I want to see their faces. Second, I just don't like the position of their bodies. It's very strange for some reason. The girl's left arm is out but not the right one. Why does that bother me. *looks at the cover some more* I don't know.
This is such a stupid book. I'm plagued with Mary Sues from all corners,Jace Wayland Noah Shaw is a complete jerk with an arrogance that makes me want to freaking eat kiwis. I hate kiwis, by the way! This guy just needs to be told how strikingly beautiful he is all the time. When he compliments Mara, he tells her to compliment him back! What the falafel?! He thinks he's incredible.
Noah:

I was that one dude who screwed all the chicks in my school, was a jerk about it, and now wants to screw you. You better like it, beotch. Oh, and I have very sexy unkempt hair. And I have a British accent. Everyone loves British accents.
Anyway, the writing looked like it needed to be told what's important to mention and what's not.
"There were two nurses standing behind me. I felt disoriented and weak. One had a welt on her cheek." Knowing that the nurse had a welt on her cheek really made my day. If you're going to mention that, at least build up on it by mentioning the nurse's other qualities. Randomly pointing that out makes me laugh.
Back to Noah. He's worse than Jace Wayland. Noah's the type of guy that thinks his poopoo smells better than any other guy's poopoo in the school. Well, you're wrong. Your poopoo smells just as bad as any other guy's poopoo, you arrogant slime!
Mara Dyer thinks she's so cool. Her sense of humor makes no sense to me! She lets Noah be a complete bully to her. I also hate heroines that always compare themselves to their mothers or their best friends. "Oh, while her hair is brown, thick, and wavy, mine is pasty blonde and simple. I'm nothing compared to her. Her features are so astonishing." Accept yourself and move on! Mara also does---
Wait.
Why am I complaining so much? I mean, I should be used to this, right? I should be used to heroines that don't do crap for their dignitity. I should be used to Jace-asses. However, I like to complain. I like to get my anger out and let it roll down the sidewalk. I like to moan and whine about these kinds of silly books. It's healthy!
This is such a stupid book. I'm plagued with Mary Sues from all corners,
Noah:

I was that one dude who screwed all the chicks in my school, was a jerk about it, and now wants to screw you. You better like it, beotch. Oh, and I have very sexy unkempt hair. And I have a British accent. Everyone loves British accents.
Anyway, the writing looked like it needed to be told what's important to mention and what's not.
"There were two nurses standing behind me. I felt disoriented and weak. One had a welt on her cheek." Knowing that the nurse had a welt on her cheek really made my day. If you're going to mention that, at least build up on it by mentioning the nurse's other qualities. Randomly pointing that out makes me laugh.
Back to Noah. He's worse than Jace Wayland. Noah's the type of guy that thinks his poopoo smells better than any other guy's poopoo in the school. Well, you're wrong. Your poopoo smells just as bad as any other guy's poopoo, you arrogant slime!
Mara Dyer thinks she's so cool. Her sense of humor makes no sense to me! She lets Noah be a complete bully to her. I also hate heroines that always compare themselves to their mothers or their best friends. "Oh, while her hair is brown, thick, and wavy, mine is pasty blonde and simple. I'm nothing compared to her. Her features are so astonishing." Accept yourself and move on! Mara also does---
Wait.
Why am I complaining so much? I mean, I should be used to this, right? I should be used to heroines that don't do crap for their dignitity. I should be used to Jace-asses. However, I like to complain. I like to get my anger out and let it roll down the sidewalk. I like to moan and whine about these kinds of silly books. It's healthy!
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I hate sour things in general. Kiwis are so sour! Especially the really ripe ones. They make my face go wild. My mom makes me eat them every day because "A kiwi a day keeps constipation at bay." I thought I would eventually find them okay, but I still hate them!Hehe, thank you. =D
I think you are eating the wrong kiwis. I find them sweet. I only eat NZ grown kiwis though because everything else tastes weird.
Back to Noah. He's worse than Jace Wayland. Noah's the type of guy that thinks his poopoo smells better than any other guy's poopoo in the school. Well, you're wrong. Your poopoo smells just as bad as any other guy's poopoo, you arrogant slime!
This review made my day. XD
The cover bothers me, too. The girl's right leg... O_O
Skyla (Happy Go Lucky and Lost in Books) wrote: "I think you are eating the wrong kiwis. I find them sweet. I only eat NZ grown kiwis though because everything else tastes weird."I don't know. Sometimes I actually like eating kiwis because they're more sweet than sour, but other times... *makes a face*
Shaylee wrote: "Back to Noah. He's worse than Jace Wayland. Noah's the type of guy that thinks his poopoo smells better than any other guy's poopoo in the school. Well, you're wrong. Your poopoo smells just as bad..."Lol, I had to say it. He's really that arrogant! I'm glad I made your day, though. =D
I know! The way he's holding her is awkward as well. *mind blown*
I feel like I should read this...I'm getting a little too spoiled with good books lately. And don't stop complaining. We all enjoy the snark!
K. wrote: "I feel like I should read this...I'm getting a little too spoiled with good books lately. And don't stop complaining. We all enjoy the snark!"Read it! Snark it! Love it!
Mel (who is deeply in love with herself) wrote: "Hey, HalHal.Guess what?
My poopoo smells better than your poopoo. So there!
*flounces out*"
Umm, are you sure about that? Mine smells like fresh magnolia blossoms with a whiff of sandalwood. It's the lightest, sweetest smell in the world. So good.
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Haleema wrote: "He is! God, he's a complete jerk.Wow. I reply now! Sorry about the delay!"
Don't worry about it! And the poo poo comment, best thing ever.
Fatima wrote: "Haleema wrote: "He is! God, he's a complete jerk.Wow. I reply now! Sorry about the delay!"
Don't worry about it! And the poo poo comment, best thing ever."
Hehe, why thank you, Fatima!
Valeria wrote: ""
I just think they taste so sour! I'm not that fond of the color green as well. And the skin! The hairy, brown layering of it! Yuck!
Guess it's just not your type of fruit then :) I love sour stuff, kiwis included though the green colour isn't very attractive I agree.





I respect your right to hate kiwis but I still love them =)