I probably should have read book one first, didn't exactly know what was going on, felt no real connection to characters I felt as if I should know and love already. All in all, I didn't feel a connection, the writing wasn't bad, it just didn't exactly grab me.

Michelle Hodkins, is a fantastic twitter. I loved her Mata Dyer series, so I was thrilled to read this one. While I didn’t love this one as much as the original series I did enjoy it.

Most of the action didn’t happen until near the end of the book. I probably won’t continue with the series because even tho I do like it I’m not loving it like the original.

While I loved the Mara dyer trilogy, the Noah Shaw ones have been nothing but disappointment.

The characters acted like they were 12 years old and saying to someone I’m gonna kill myself if you leave me or cut myself, like don’t do that. Don’t make a relationship the persons only choice in wanting to be happy.
I enjoyed seeing Mara but Noah was just too dark and All he did was whine.
nothing happened in this story and I felt myself skimming pages because I was bored.

Thank you net galley

I was looking forward to this book after the cliffhanger of the previous one, but it was so disappointing.

The main problem with this story was that it didn’t progress the plot. There were some interesting flashbacks to what happened when Noah was in the hospital, which was in the Mara Dyer series. However, there were also flashbacks to Noah’s ancestors, which could have been explained in a couple of sentences, rather than multiple chapters.

I had a hard time keeping track of the characters by the end. There were some new people, but they all seemed the same. They had long drawn-out conversations about the same things over and over. There wasn’t much that actually happened in the story, other than many conversations.

Unfortunately, this book didn’t live up to my expectations. I expected a lot more from the book.

Thank you Simon and Schuster Canada for providing a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Man, this book was so freaking good! I wanted to read it sooner, and I started it, multiple times. But Noah was in a strange head space after separating with Mara and that was edging onto one of my buttons, that when I was pulled from this book, I didn't go back. But I got over myself and started reading this book and I just couldn't stop!

I think some of the most fascinating parts of this book was Noah's memory at the mental hospital in the 2nd Mara book, and the memories of Noah's ancestor, the one who found Mara's grandmother, M, all those years ago.

The bigger picture is slowly coming into focus in this book, with the professor and what's going on in this world. And Noah's interesting with M are a big part of that, because she's definitely a bit part of that picture!

That ending was just absolutely evil! We got some answers, but some just seem just outside our grip. And yeah, it just ended like that, and I need to know what's going to be the fallout of what happened, and what's going to happen from here! I need to know!

Loved this book so much, and I'm so exciting for the 3rd book!

***I received an e-copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to NetGalley, Simon & Schuster, and Michelle Hodkin. ***

The Reckoning of Noah Shaw, by Michelle Hodkin, was a somewhat typical second book as far as trilogies go. The reader learns some things not previously known, the ground work is laid for the future, and the reader—or in this case I—comes/came out with a whole lot of questions and, sadly, some confusion.

Anyone who read The Becoming of Noah Shaw wanted this book like no other. I wanted answers, and got some. I wanted to be wrong about the end of book one. I wasn’t. This book is difficult to describe without giving a lot away, but the gist of it is that Noah is trying to figure out what is going on with the suicides he sees in his visions. If I based my rating solely on emotion, this book would be 5 stars. I had strong reactions and my emotions were all over the place. For me, more played into it. The further I got into the book, the less focused the story felt. I had so many questions and was left with confusion more than anything else. And that ending!?!?! I would expect nothing less from the story or Hodkin, to be completely honest. I simply wish the plot had felt a little more tied together? I’m not even sure if that expresses what I felt properly, but it’s all I’ve got. I didn’t feel enough satisfaction after finishing. And I feel as though I’ll absolutely have to reread this book before cracking the cover on the third.

I have to mention that the story had triggers for those sensitive to suicide, self-harm, mental health/depression as well as drug and alcohol abuse.

Hodkin has definitely perfected the art of leaving the reader wanting more. If you don’t mind having your mind blown, or if you like mystery, this book is definitely for you.

When Michelle Hodkin first released the Mara Dyer trilogy I was hooked, I remember begging my dad to drive me to the bookstore the day the books released, same thing now that my favourite book boyfriend has his own series except I can drive myself.

The Noah Shaw series is thrilling and invigorating, and is unlike any other YA books that have come out in the last few years.
Noah Shaw is a chivalrous inspiring guy and I can’t wait to see where his story goes next

The Reckoning of Noah Shaw is your typical middle book. There are some big reveals, interesting plot twists and a whole lot of “what the hell?” with a very substantial cliffhanger ending. Would you really expect more from the second book in a trilogy?

I might be rooting for the underdog here, but I really enjoyed this book. I found it to be a very quick read that kept my attention with its fast pace and quirky characters. There was quite a bit going on and I definitely have a lot more questions now than when I started (again…middle book; there are supposed to be more questions) but it was a fun read and I can’t wait for the next book to give me the answers I need.

One thing I really liked about this sequel is that it starts off right where The Becoming of Noah Shaw left us. No time lapse, no lost information and no forgetting about what is going on….just right into it like it’s the same book. I find not enough sequels pick up that quick and it really makes a difference especially in a book series where there are so many complex parts that you’re trying to keep straight. It was a nice change of pace for me.

I will suggest, reading the Mara Dyer trilogy before getting into Noah Shaw. I still haven’t read the first series (it’s on my list…I WILL get to it!) and I do feel that there is a lot of background information in those books that I wish I would have had going into this series. I’m thinking that maybe picking up Mara Dyer and then re-reading the Noah Shaw books will give me a little bit more insight to the characters and their history.

There are some major trigger warnings in this book for self-harm and suicide that people should be aware of before picking up this book (or the first, for that matter). These issues are quite predominate throughout the story so if this is a trigger for you, you should definitely think about picking up something else to read.

I would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book to read and give my honest opinion.

I have such conflicting thoughts about this book. On one hand, I love the characters so much that it made me want to keep reading. I wanted to find out what happened to them and that kept me going, but honestly? Nothing much happened in this book. I honestly couldn't tell you what happens. Everything goes down in the last few chapters. Goose and Noah spend the entire book talking and going from one place to the other until suddenly you're bombarded with information in the last few chapters.

I still found myself enjoying it, but this isn't by any means my favorite book of the series.

This series, but this book especially, gives Dark and Twisty a whole new spin! I spent the entire time reading, having NO IDEA where the plot was going to take me! Reckoning picks up right where Becoming ended. While I definitely did find it slow to start, I did end up really enjoying the story once the action picked up in the second half. And that ending has already got me anticipating the next instalment!

I feel like the moment I start to get a handle on this series slash spinoff the next book comes in and shoots it all to hell. I wish I knew why I was still reading but alas I need to see this through after all the time and effort I've put into it. And I did like the first of the <I>The Shaw Confessions</I>. Mostly because we were out of Mara's head.

I honestly don't know what to say about this one. In true Hodkin fashion it once again seems like a lot of things happened but half of them feel unfinished. Or half of them are misdirection. Or there's a portion that was filler or rehashing or.. something. And then everything comes to a head at the end and you're like 'ohhhh' and yet still left with a general wtf impression. Such is my THE RECKONING OF NOAH SHAW experience.

This series feels twisty and confusing for the sake of being twisty and confusing and I wish I just.. understood it. But I'm still waiting for that moment to happen where I actually understand.. anything. Considering I two starred my way through the first series this spinoff is definitely not written for me. Maybe it was just a fluke I liked THE BECOMING OF NOAH SHAW. I don't know. But I really want the end of this story. I want explanations.

2.5 stars

I received this book from Netgalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

The Mara Dyer series was one of my favourites so I was thrilled when the Noah Shaw series was announced.
I was excited to be back with all of the characters and that it would answer the questions I still wanted answers to. The first book was a decent re-introduction. It had its faults but it was enjoyable. After reading the second installment, I feel like I have more questions and am more confused than ever.

This book definitely suffered from middle-book syndrome. It was pretty dull and nothing actually happened until about 80% in. More characters were introduced, plot lines appeared out of nowhere, and a lot of things that happened were too convenient and totally unrealistic. With all of that being said, the ending was pretty shocking and has made me want to keep going with the series instead of abandoning it like I had originally intended.