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Shipwrecked
This is the first book in a major new series. "Lost" meets "Gossip Girl". I jump at the sound of a whispered voice over my shoulder. But when I turn round all I see is sand, and the towering, green wall of the rainforest. I guess it must have been the breeze, but I can't help shivering. I have the weirdest feeling that we're being watched. Grace Delaney and her fellow dance students are en route to perform on a South Pacific cruise-ship when a freak storm hits and they find themselves stranded on a deserted island. With the tropical heat rising, passions and tensions swell to breaking point. And the island itself is quietly steaming with a terrible secret...
342 pages, Paperback
First published June 3, 2013
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Siobhan Curham
41 books470 followersHi, I’m Siobhan - which for those of you not familiar with the wonder of Irish names, is actually pronounced, Shiv-on!
I’m an award-winning author of over 50 books, fiction and non-fiction, for adults, young adults and children, and my first book was published back in 2000, so I’ve been at this writing game for almost a quarter of a century now.
I’m also a former council estate kid and a university drop-out - I dropped out because I didn’t think I had what it took to make it in the middle class world of publishing. Thankfully I managed to overcome my self doubt and fear and achieve my writing dreams, and now I love helping others do the same through my mentoring, courses and talks.
I don’t know about you, but during the pandemic I felt as if my life had collapsed in on itself and I’d had to shrink myself to fit this strange new world of lockdowns and zoom calls (oh, so many Zoom calls!) and working from home and working alone. Even when things returned to some semblance of normal back in 2022, I felt that I’d lost sight of who I was and I’d definitely lost my joy for living.
Then, an unexpected trip to Jamaica changed everything, jolting me back to life and reminding me of who I truly am. In a bid to never lose sight of myself and my sense of wonder and purpose again, I started travelling more and writing a weekly Substack letter called Wonderstruck. And in September 2023 I gave up my home in the UK and pretty much all of my worldly goods to solo travel the world while I write my books and mentor other writers.
I send Wonderstruck out to my subscribers every Sunday morning, writing about the places I visit and the lessons I learn there. My sole aim for writing this letter is to inspire others to rediscover their own sense of purpose, wonder and adventure.
If you've enjoyed reading any of my books I'd love it if you joined the Wonderstruck community over on Substack.
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing my books, I really appreciate it!
Siobhan
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For more information about my books, mentoring and courses, please visit: http://www.siobhancurham.com
I’m an award-winning author of over 50 books, fiction and non-fiction, for adults, young adults and children, and my first book was published back in 2000, so I’ve been at this writing game for almost a quarter of a century now.
I’m also a former council estate kid and a university drop-out - I dropped out because I didn’t think I had what it took to make it in the middle class world of publishing. Thankfully I managed to overcome my self doubt and fear and achieve my writing dreams, and now I love helping others do the same through my mentoring, courses and talks.
I don’t know about you, but during the pandemic I felt as if my life had collapsed in on itself and I’d had to shrink myself to fit this strange new world of lockdowns and zoom calls (oh, so many Zoom calls!) and working from home and working alone. Even when things returned to some semblance of normal back in 2022, I felt that I’d lost sight of who I was and I’d definitely lost my joy for living.
Then, an unexpected trip to Jamaica changed everything, jolting me back to life and reminding me of who I truly am. In a bid to never lose sight of myself and my sense of wonder and purpose again, I started travelling more and writing a weekly Substack letter called Wonderstruck. And in September 2023 I gave up my home in the UK and pretty much all of my worldly goods to solo travel the world while I write my books and mentor other writers.
I send Wonderstruck out to my subscribers every Sunday morning, writing about the places I visit and the lessons I learn there. My sole aim for writing this letter is to inspire others to rediscover their own sense of purpose, wonder and adventure.
If you've enjoyed reading any of my books I'd love it if you joined the Wonderstruck community over on Substack.
Thanks so much for reading and reviewing my books, I really appreciate it!
Siobhan
Substack: siobhancurham.substack.com
Facebook: Siobhan Curham Author
Instagram: @SiobhanCurhamAuthor
Twitter: @SiobhanCurham
For more information about my books, mentoring and courses, please visit: http://www.siobhancurham.com
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July 27, 2018
Nothing special. A lot of teenage drama and not enough island spookiness.
July 1, 2013
The tag line of “Lost meets Gossip Girl” has no impact on me, I’ve never seen Gossip Girl and gave up on Lost after episode 2. I picked this book up for one reason only: Siobhan Curham
Reassuringly Siobhan Curham writing remains brilliant. You just want to read Shipwrecked. As a first book in a series there is a good balance between setting up the next book while having a gripping story for the reader to enjoy this time round. Personally I’m really looking forward to reading what happens next.
I wasn’t as enthralled with the characters as I wanted to be. Grace is a little middle of the road and really no one else stands out. We have the pretty rich mean girl, the scholarship kids, the best perfect friend who isn’t. While I didn’t dislike any of them I didn’t love anyone either and I really wanted to.
When I reached the last page I wanted the next book, ideally that very minute! Because I have to know how this ends.
I think that tells you how captivating the story is. :)
Reassuringly Siobhan Curham writing remains brilliant. You just want to read Shipwrecked. As a first book in a series there is a good balance between setting up the next book while having a gripping story for the reader to enjoy this time round. Personally I’m really looking forward to reading what happens next.
I wasn’t as enthralled with the characters as I wanted to be. Grace is a little middle of the road and really no one else stands out. We have the pretty rich mean girl, the scholarship kids, the best perfect friend who isn’t. While I didn’t dislike any of them I didn’t love anyone either and I really wanted to.
When I reached the last page I wanted the next book, ideally that very minute! Because I have to know how this ends.
I think that tells you how captivating the story is. :)
July 4, 2016
Das Buch erinnert ein wenig an die Serie "Lost"... Nur stranden hier Jugendliche nach einem Unwetter mit einem Boot auf einer einsamen Insel.
Für Spannung sorgt ein Mythos rund um die Insel, der durch seltsame Vorkommnisse verstärkt wird. Eine Frage beschäftigt alle: Sind die Jugendlichen alleine oder ist da noch jemand? Und spielen alle das gleiche Spiel?
Die Jugendlichen sind ein wenig klischeehaft, aber gerade die Oberzicken bringen ein wenig Abwechslung in die Gruppendynamik.
Das Ende des ersten Teils lässt so viele Fragen offen, dass ich mir den zweiten Teil auf jeden Fall schnell kaufen werde.
Für Spannung sorgt ein Mythos rund um die Insel, der durch seltsame Vorkommnisse verstärkt wird. Eine Frage beschäftigt alle: Sind die Jugendlichen alleine oder ist da noch jemand? Und spielen alle das gleiche Spiel?
Die Jugendlichen sind ein wenig klischeehaft, aber gerade die Oberzicken bringen ein wenig Abwechslung in die Gruppendynamik.
Das Ende des ersten Teils lässt so viele Fragen offen, dass ich mir den zweiten Teil auf jeden Fall schnell kaufen werde.
May 26, 2013
Siobhan Curham is the author of the wonderful 'Dear Dylan' and 'Finding Cherokee Brown' both of which I have previously enjoyed. Her new title 'Shipwrecked' is aimed at a slightly older teen audience and is the first in a saga. Described as Gossip Girl meets Lost, the tagline made the book sound extremely promising and I was looking forward to a thrilling and sizzling summer read.
Grace Delaney along with her friends, are en route to perform on a South Pacific cruise ship when a storm hits, leaving them stranded on a deserted island. As they try to survive with little hope of rescue, strange things start happening and they fear that the island may not be quite so deserted after all. I really loved the idea for this story and the plot sounded so promising but although all the elements were there for this to be a stand-out read, I felt like it didn't grab me as much as I was expecting it to.
The pace of the story was slow and I found my attention wandering in the beginning half of the book, even with the dramatic events of the shipwreck. It did start to pick up in the later chapters when there are some spooky goings-on but it was a little predictable at times. I do feel like there is still so much more to come and it will be interesting to see how the rest of the series unfolds.
I quite liked the main character Grace and events are told from her point of view as she struggles to cope with life on the island. I enjoyed seeing her develop friendships with Cruz, Flea and Belle but I wasn't as keen on some of the secondary characters such as Jenna, Cariss and Todd who seemed a bit one-dimensional.
Although I didn't end up loving 'Shipwrecked', I'm keen to see what direction Siobhan Curham will take the story in next. I still think that this could be a great series, but sadly, for me, the opening instalment failed to wow me which was disappointing considering the immense talents of this usually brilliant author.
Grace Delaney along with her friends, are en route to perform on a South Pacific cruise ship when a storm hits, leaving them stranded on a deserted island. As they try to survive with little hope of rescue, strange things start happening and they fear that the island may not be quite so deserted after all. I really loved the idea for this story and the plot sounded so promising but although all the elements were there for this to be a stand-out read, I felt like it didn't grab me as much as I was expecting it to.
The pace of the story was slow and I found my attention wandering in the beginning half of the book, even with the dramatic events of the shipwreck. It did start to pick up in the later chapters when there are some spooky goings-on but it was a little predictable at times. I do feel like there is still so much more to come and it will be interesting to see how the rest of the series unfolds.
I quite liked the main character Grace and events are told from her point of view as she struggles to cope with life on the island. I enjoyed seeing her develop friendships with Cruz, Flea and Belle but I wasn't as keen on some of the secondary characters such as Jenna, Cariss and Todd who seemed a bit one-dimensional.
Although I didn't end up loving 'Shipwrecked', I'm keen to see what direction Siobhan Curham will take the story in next. I still think that this could be a great series, but sadly, for me, the opening instalment failed to wow me which was disappointing considering the immense talents of this usually brilliant author.
June 11, 2013
I read Shipwrecked in 2 days over the weekend past. The set-up is handled well and effortlessly by Ms. Curham (as expected)and I relished knowing that the kids who seem so very cultured and bitchy would soon be stranded on an island. There is much bitchiness and shenanigans and it's handled well within the context of the book. I liked the voodoo vibe too and I like how the characters find out about that. It's creepy in places - thoroughly approved of this too - and I liked how the main character actually became stronger after being a bit too wishywashy in her ways for a part of the book. This didn't read as a YA for older readers, but definitely a YA for readers on the younger side of things but it's no less enjoyable for my remark.
August 21, 2016
Anders als erwartet. Wenig "abenteuerlich" dafür viele kleine Zankereien und Dramen unter den Jugendlichen , sowie eine kleine Liebesgeschichte. Trotzdem gute Unterhaltung für zwischendurch :)
January 22, 2019
i had a great time reading this ;) mind-blowing.
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November 26, 2023DNF
August 4, 2025
More like a 4.5
June 10, 2014
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I read Shipwrecked during our scorcher of a Summer, and it was the perfect Summer read, I must say. I love all books involving a shipwreck, but this one just blew me away. I was not expecting it to be THAT good. I read Shipwrecked as part of the Shipwrecked Readalong with Sophie and Zoe. It was great chatting about Shipwrecked, and we all seemed to have the same opinion, we loved it!
The plot of Shipwrecked is very interesting. At the beginning I wasn't so sure if it would be the book for me, but after the first few pages I really got into it. The story was gripping. It was totally unpredictable too. That's what makes it stand out, the unpredictability and originality.The hints about Hortense and the whispers Grace was hearing made it a chilling read. I was at the edge of my seat because I always had the feeling something bad was going to happen. And something did. Well, a lot of things did, to be fair!
"In the pale light of the half moon she dances around the fire, her body swaying and pulsing in time with the drums. With every jerk of her head her hair whips at the night air and sweat trickles, salty, into her mouth. Let this be the night, she thinks to herself, please, let this be the night."
The characters in Shipwrecked are just amazing. They're the best aspect of the novel. Each one of them is different have distinct personalities. I loved how Grace wasn't the typical 'strong' female, kick-ass protagonist. She was shy and insecure and didn't really speak up much. I loved how she developed throughout the novel and I can't wait to see her blossom in the sequels to come. She was the perfect protagonist for Shipwrecked. All the relationships between all the characters were realistic. Jenna and Grace had a very rocky relationship throughout, even though they're supposed to be 'best friends'. Siobhan Curham's exploration of the concept of growing out of a friendship was fascinating. It hasn't really been done before in a way like this, and I appreciate the way she approached the idea.
I'm interested to see how some of the quieter, more mysterious characters develop in the sequel, like Dan and Cruz. They were pretty quiet characters in Shipwrecked, and I'd love to get to know them better. Overall, the set of character in Shipwrecked is the perfect set of characters for this interesting story line. Loved every one of them!
"She looks up at the moon and smiles. Not long to go now. Not long at all. Then she pulls up her hood and melts back into the forest."
This is the first novel I've read by Siobhan Curham, and I am amazed how brilliant a writer she is. The writing was full of depth and the character development was flawless. I am definitely going to look into Siobhan's previous novels. One thing I would've liked to see more of in Shipwrecked is suspense. I felt at times, some scenes could've been told in a more suspenseful, mysterious way. I also thought that at the beginning of the novel, the characters seemed a bit young, but that quickly changed as the story went on.
Overall, Shipwrecked was a fantastic read. Although all I've done in this review is rave about the book, I haven't given it 5 stars because it didn't 'feel' like a 5 star book, the story didn't exactly blow me away, but it was still great. I don't know how I'm going to wait for the second novel, since it won't be released for a good while. If you're looking for a chilling summer read, then look no further. Shipwrecked is for you!
I read Shipwrecked during our scorcher of a Summer, and it was the perfect Summer read, I must say. I love all books involving a shipwreck, but this one just blew me away. I was not expecting it to be THAT good. I read Shipwrecked as part of the Shipwrecked Readalong with Sophie and Zoe. It was great chatting about Shipwrecked, and we all seemed to have the same opinion, we loved it!
The plot of Shipwrecked is very interesting. At the beginning I wasn't so sure if it would be the book for me, but after the first few pages I really got into it. The story was gripping. It was totally unpredictable too. That's what makes it stand out, the unpredictability and originality.The hints about Hortense and the whispers Grace was hearing made it a chilling read. I was at the edge of my seat because I always had the feeling something bad was going to happen. And something did. Well, a lot of things did, to be fair!
"In the pale light of the half moon she dances around the fire, her body swaying and pulsing in time with the drums. With every jerk of her head her hair whips at the night air and sweat trickles, salty, into her mouth. Let this be the night, she thinks to herself, please, let this be the night."
The characters in Shipwrecked are just amazing. They're the best aspect of the novel. Each one of them is different have distinct personalities. I loved how Grace wasn't the typical 'strong' female, kick-ass protagonist. She was shy and insecure and didn't really speak up much. I loved how she developed throughout the novel and I can't wait to see her blossom in the sequels to come. She was the perfect protagonist for Shipwrecked. All the relationships between all the characters were realistic. Jenna and Grace had a very rocky relationship throughout, even though they're supposed to be 'best friends'. Siobhan Curham's exploration of the concept of growing out of a friendship was fascinating. It hasn't really been done before in a way like this, and I appreciate the way she approached the idea.
I'm interested to see how some of the quieter, more mysterious characters develop in the sequel, like Dan and Cruz. They were pretty quiet characters in Shipwrecked, and I'd love to get to know them better. Overall, the set of character in Shipwrecked is the perfect set of characters for this interesting story line. Loved every one of them!
"She looks up at the moon and smiles. Not long to go now. Not long at all. Then she pulls up her hood and melts back into the forest."
This is the first novel I've read by Siobhan Curham, and I am amazed how brilliant a writer she is. The writing was full of depth and the character development was flawless. I am definitely going to look into Siobhan's previous novels. One thing I would've liked to see more of in Shipwrecked is suspense. I felt at times, some scenes could've been told in a more suspenseful, mysterious way. I also thought that at the beginning of the novel, the characters seemed a bit young, but that quickly changed as the story went on.
Overall, Shipwrecked was a fantastic read. Although all I've done in this review is rave about the book, I haven't given it 5 stars because it didn't 'feel' like a 5 star book, the story didn't exactly blow me away, but it was still great. I don't know how I'm going to wait for the second novel, since it won't be released for a good while. If you're looking for a chilling summer read, then look no further. Shipwrecked is for you!
January 27, 2015
The press release for this is bang on when it describes this book as gossip girl meets lost. A group of teen dancers are shipwrecked onto a tropical and oh so slightly sinister island and the story follows them as they adjust to their new settings.
The story is told from the point of view from Grace. Grace and her friends are hilarious to follow as they find themselves shipwrecked. The group immediately splits into cliques, the bitchy rich ones in one corner, the nice but poor scholarship students in the other with grace stuck in the middle. Just being on the island heightens those differences rather than seeking to bring them together and seeing their differing reactions is brilliant and pure comedy gold.
I liked seeing how grace grew as a character as the book went on and couldn't help but swoon with her over the very hot Spanish boy who is shipwrecked with them.
Not only are the teenagers shipwrecked they are shipwrecked on a very creepy island. It become apparent very quickly that not everything is as it seems. There are so many spooky things going on and it takes a while for you to get your head round which of the things are real, which are imagined and which a caused something else. I loved finding out more about this spooky element and have many many more questions that I am hoping are answered in book two.
A fab read and something really different and unexpected from an author I thought I knew.
The story is told from the point of view from Grace. Grace and her friends are hilarious to follow as they find themselves shipwrecked. The group immediately splits into cliques, the bitchy rich ones in one corner, the nice but poor scholarship students in the other with grace stuck in the middle. Just being on the island heightens those differences rather than seeking to bring them together and seeing their differing reactions is brilliant and pure comedy gold.
I liked seeing how grace grew as a character as the book went on and couldn't help but swoon with her over the very hot Spanish boy who is shipwrecked with them.
Not only are the teenagers shipwrecked they are shipwrecked on a very creepy island. It become apparent very quickly that not everything is as it seems. There are so many spooky things going on and it takes a while for you to get your head round which of the things are real, which are imagined and which a caused something else. I loved finding out more about this spooky element and have many many more questions that I am hoping are answered in book two.
A fab read and something really different and unexpected from an author I thought I knew.
December 13, 2021
Bei diesem Buch hatte ich nicht allzu hohe Erwartungen, es hört sich zwar ganz cool an, erinnerte mich aber so sehr an die Serie Lost das ich nicht wirklich dachte, dass es mir gefallen würde.
Umso überraschter war ich, dass mich das Buch wirklich gut unterhalten konnte und zum Ende hin sogar richtig spannend wurde.
Vieles konnte ich nicht erahnen und war überrascht über die Ereignisse die passiert sind. Auch die Charaktere an sich fand ich allesamt ganz cool, jeder hatte eine eigene Charaktereigenschaft die man auch deutlich merken konnte.
Auch die Streitigkeiten der Protagonisten untereinander waren glaubwürdig, die Insel wurde super beschrieben und wäre es keine einsame Insel ich hätte echt Lust dort einmal Urlaub zu machen, so schön wie die Beschreibungen waren.
Einzig die Love Story gefiel mir mal wieder nicht so wirklich, da ich sie viel zu schnell fand und mir langsam das "liebe auf den ersten Blick" und dann das angeschmachte etwas auf die Nerven geht.
Auf jedenfall eine Reihe die ich empfehlen kann, leider gibt es den 3 Band aber nichtmal auf englisch.
Umso überraschter war ich, dass mich das Buch wirklich gut unterhalten konnte und zum Ende hin sogar richtig spannend wurde.
Vieles konnte ich nicht erahnen und war überrascht über die Ereignisse die passiert sind. Auch die Charaktere an sich fand ich allesamt ganz cool, jeder hatte eine eigene Charaktereigenschaft die man auch deutlich merken konnte.
Auch die Streitigkeiten der Protagonisten untereinander waren glaubwürdig, die Insel wurde super beschrieben und wäre es keine einsame Insel ich hätte echt Lust dort einmal Urlaub zu machen, so schön wie die Beschreibungen waren.
Einzig die Love Story gefiel mir mal wieder nicht so wirklich, da ich sie viel zu schnell fand und mir langsam das "liebe auf den ersten Blick" und dann das angeschmachte etwas auf die Nerven geht.
Auf jedenfall eine Reihe die ich empfehlen kann, leider gibt es den 3 Band aber nichtmal auf englisch.
July 26, 2014
At first I thought this book would be one of those typical teenager-type of books, and to some extent it was, but I think it was still interesting because of the twist. Every chapter leaves you on a cliff hanger, and I kept wanting to know more. The plot line and characters were very "typical teenagery" and I think that was what made it amusing to read. Overall, I think this was a fun and amusing book. This type of genre is quite new to me and I'm glad I gave it a try!
September 12, 2016
Thank you to Electric Monkey for sending this to me for review!!
Oh my God this book was so good!!
Blew me away how fantastically entertaining it was!
It really makes me want to play Sims Castaway now (damn you)
So many fantastic characters. Eep!
Honestly can't wait for the sequel =D
Video review to come..
Oh my God this book was so good!!
Blew me away how fantastically entertaining it was!
It really makes me want to play Sims Castaway now (damn you)
So many fantastic characters. Eep!
Honestly can't wait for the sequel =D
Video review to come..
January 26, 2016
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December 2, 2015
This book was a whirlwind! It was pretty entertaining. It took a while to get into but then the story started to unfold, so I'm looking forward to the next ones
June 14, 2016
Fortunately, there was Jimmy, otherwise I wouldn't have finished this book. He was the only character that wasn't getting on my nerves...
did-not-finish
March 24, 2018DNF somewhere around 25%. Between unchallenged casual racism and stereotyped characters, I couldn't care less what happened to them.
December 27, 2018
I got scary dream after I read this novel. But I still looking for the Shipwreck Saga.. ;]
April 18, 2019
I like Curham's work generally, though I found this a bit of an odd mix in terms of teen-drama and shipwreck. The ending disturbed me so much I had to read something else for another 2 hrs to 2am.
January 28, 2016
Es würde 5 Sterne bekommen,aber der eine Stern wird für den Gruselfaktor abgezogen
May 26, 2025
What happens when you’re shipwrecked on an island with a bunch of broad ranged cliques teenagers?
Exactly what you think!
The drama, and the pettiness this story brings! I am here for it.
Jenna and Cariss brought all the angst and tense moods. They were very standoffish from the get go. They do know how to throw a party. Even in the middle of being stranded. I’ll give them that.
The flea was my favorite in the book!! I love how he is completely 1000% himself, he’s positive, and forgiving. He also knows how to not be pushed around. Very loyal as a friend.
Belle, Dan, Todd and Ron are a great asset to the story. They either diffused or added to the situations.
Grace, bless her, was always in the middle of everything. Her relationship with Ron is prime example of why you shouldn’t just date, just because everyone else is dating. I loved watching her figure out that their relationship isn’t what it’s suppose to be. I loved watching her stand up for herself while still being soft and inviting.
And then seeing her Cruz develop such a strong and trusting friendship was very heartwarming and soothing.
This story turned from “lost” series to a paranormal thriller. What is happening on this island?!
How many people got stuck here?
Will they get off the island?
Will they come back?
I need the second book to find out what’s happening!
Exactly what you think!
The drama, and the pettiness this story brings! I am here for it.
Jenna and Cariss brought all the angst and tense moods. They were very standoffish from the get go. They do know how to throw a party. Even in the middle of being stranded. I’ll give them that.
The flea was my favorite in the book!! I love how he is completely 1000% himself, he’s positive, and forgiving. He also knows how to not be pushed around. Very loyal as a friend.
Belle, Dan, Todd and Ron are a great asset to the story. They either diffused or added to the situations.
Grace, bless her, was always in the middle of everything. Her relationship with Ron is prime example of why you shouldn’t just date, just because everyone else is dating. I loved watching her figure out that their relationship isn’t what it’s suppose to be. I loved watching her stand up for herself while still being soft and inviting.
And then seeing her Cruz develop such a strong and trusting friendship was very heartwarming and soothing.
This story turned from “lost” series to a paranormal thriller. What is happening on this island?!
How many people got stuck here?
Will they get off the island?
Will they come back?
I need the second book to find out what’s happening!
May 14, 2024
Story is ok. There's a character I really hate. The writer built her character so good that you'd hate her so much. 😂 Anyway, the story is intriguing that you wanna dig more of it. It's best for 16 y.o and above just to pass your time.
October 26, 2022
I loved this book, full of amazing cliffhangers at the end of some chapters, and shows good friendships
May 20, 2024
One of the few books I have ever DNF. Genuinely could not get into it and hated the characters and plot line.
September 28, 2014
Und was für Dinge würdest du auf eine einsame Insel mitnehmen?
Seiten: 301
Cover: DIESES Cover finde ich so passend, zwar auch für dieses Buch, aber noch lieber für Soul Beach.
Geweint: Eine kleine Freudenträne auf Seite 299
Inhalt: Ein Traum geht in Erfüllung: Grace und ihre Freunde von der LA-Dance-Academy werden die Sommerferien auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff im Südpazifik verbringen, um dort in einer Show aufzutreten. Doch plötzlich zieht während der Überfahrt ein Unwetter auf und lässt das Boot kentern. Die Tanzcrew kann sich mit letzter Kraft auf eine einsame Insel retten. Völlig auf sich allein gestellt kämpfen sie ums nackte Überleben. Dabei spaltet sich die Gruppe jedoch in zwei Lager. Zudem geschehen mysteriöse Ereignisse und ein seltsames Amulett taucht wie eine Warnung aus dem Nichts auf: Die Gestrandeten sind nicht allein! Vor allem Grace fühlt sich verfolgt und ist sicher, dass die Insel ein düsteres Geheimnis birgt ...
Meinung: Grace hat seit einigen Wochen einen Freund, Todd der Liebling aller Mädels, und als wäre das nicht genug wird sie auch bald 4 Wochen mit ihm und ihren Freunden und Mitstudenten von der Dance Academy auf einem Kreuzfahrtschiff Auftritte absolvieren. Nun ist es nunmal langweilig sich einfach so auf ein Abenteuer einzulassen und so entwirft Grace eine kosmische Liste mit Wünschen und verbrennt diesen Zettel in einer Schale. In einer Schale die sie von ihrem Vater bekommen hat. Der sich danach von ihrer Mutter hat scheiden lassen. Und genau, diese Mutter ist mit den Nerven so am Ende dass Grace ein schlechtes Gewissen hat was diese Reise angeht. Jedoch wendet sich erstmal alles zum Guten, ihre Mutter hat sich auf wundersame Weise wieder gefangen und will sogar wieder mit dem Malen anfangen.
Also kann Grace beruhigt zu ihrem Kreuzfahrtschiff aufbrechen, dort lernt sie dann erstmal Cruz kennen, der, natürlich, ihr absoluter Traummann ist und Todd etwas weniger toll aussehen lässt. Aber ich möchte mich auch gar nicht mit solchen Banalitäten aufhalten, denn das wichtige muss ja erst noch passieren. Der Schiffbruch, das auf einer einsamen Insel stranden, also passiert dies auch. Grace fühlt sich, wie es sich für eine gute Hauptprotagonistin gehört, verfolgt. Sie hört ein Flüstern und riecht komische Dinge. Und dann folgen erstmal 100 Seiten Langeweile. Die Gruppe langweilt und zickt sich am Strand an und ich musste mit meinem Bett vorlieb nehmen, denn mehr als aus Kokosnüssen schlürfen, Fische essen und anzicken passiert erstmal nicht. Und das auf jeder Seite! Na gut, manchmal ändert sich auch die Reihenfolge, da zicken sie erst und essen dann. Und das ganze Zwischenmenschliche passiert dann halt auch.
Irgendwann hat dann auch Grace die Schnauze voll von ihren alten Freunden und verlässt Todd, nachdem sie Cruz geküsst hat. Cruz ist ja auch ein toller Hecht. Sie freundet sich mit Floh und Belle an und gegen Ende kommt sogar Spannung auf. Denn da ist nichts mehr mit Fisch essen und aus Kokosnüssen schlürfen, nein, nein, Belle verschwindet, sie finden noch einen Inselmitbewohner und war da nicht noch etwas mit dieser Sage von einer Vodoo Königin im Exil?
Fazit: Ich finde das Buch, trotz der langweiligen Passagen, sehr gut. Ich mochte Grace denn sie hat gelernt sich durchzusetzen. Auch wenn Cruz halt so typisch männlicher Buchcharakter ist, stark, setzt sich für sie ein, würde sich für sie wahrscheinlich in eine Badewanne voller Blutegel werfen, usw.
Von den Nebencharakteren finde ich Floh, Jimmy, am besten, jedoch dachte ich am Anfang er wäre mit Belle zusammen, aber ziemlich schnell kann man dann rauslesen das er schwul ist. Aber ein wirklich sehr, für Bücher, untypischer schwuler Charakter. Lange Rede, kurzer Sinn, ich will den zweiten Teil unbedingt sofort haben und überlege ob ich mir den einfach auf englisch kaufe. Ich kann den Auftakt der Reihe also nur empfehlen.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 2, 2013
I wrote some notes about this book as I was reading. The first half I wrote about half way through, and the second half were written once I'd finished the book. I'm going to put them both under separate spoiler cuts, but I don't know whether the first one counts as spoilers or not because I hadn't finished.
September 19, 2014
FINISHED THE BOOK SECTION
I just finished the book and I'm actually blown away. My mind is wrecked. As in shipwrecked?
Wasn't expecting the book to be this good.
I thought it was going to one of those bad young adult clichè novels. I was totally wrong. Although it was a cliche but it was a brilliant cliche.
So le' me give you a rundown on what's going on in this story.
THE STORY LINE SECTION
We have a dance crew right. Grace (main girl), Jenna (bestfriend), Cariss (bitch....but she is), Todd (Grace's girlfriend), Ron (in love with Jenna), Flea and Belle (bestfriend's but pretty sure they aren't, I think hey are going out, it confused me) and Dan (doesn't give a chickens arse).
So these eight dancers catch a ride on a boat with a Spanish guy called Cruz and then woop what do ya know the get shipwrecked. And apparently it's cursed. It is btws. Sozz for miny spoiler, actually it isn't because the blurb. They aren't aloooOOOOnnnneEEeee....
And then the bitchen begins and I wanna kill a bitch. And then epic romance intensifies and curse intensifies. And the backstory of the curse is actually quite sad and there is a special place in my heart for those type of people. I want say what type of people because spoilers.
And that's basically the story line in a non spoiler fashion.
Ok now to the fangirling
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THE FAN GIRL SECTION
Far out brussle sprout never in my life has an author made me this angry with rage over these bitches. Not the main character Grace of course but Jenna and Cariss. Like are you actually kidding me. I wanted to slap a bitch.
The amount of times I've said that phrase is countless.
And Dan, oh Danny boy he doesn't give a chickens arse about anything and it's great. He's got this silent sassy thing going on there and its beautiful.
And the good old Flea. He and I can be friends. "Holy groceries" Quote by flea. I can confirm that I would indeed say holy groceries to.
And then we get to Cruz. This baby is so genuine and down to earth. He is hot, Spanish hot. But I don't want to call him hot because I don't want readers to think of him as just hot, just a man to be objectified. He is so much more then that.
His words are simple and honest. And he says it how it is in such a gentle way.
And then he stands up for what is right and it was beautiful to read that part and I broke my hands punching my carpet because I was so pleased with Cruz.
SIDENOTE ON CRUZ:
There is this one part that I absolutely adored when Cruz and Grace are in the boat (not they don't do they deed shhhhh Cruz is better then that) and when Grace wakes up, she sees him sitting cross legged reading something. And its a bible.
You probably thinking why you tell me this but let me tell you. Me being a Christian (shhh I don't hate people who don't believe in God, I still love you all) I hardly ever read books with God loving characters in a non Christian book. Actually I think this is a first.
And then Cruz just went up the scale and I was electrocuted.
So I had a bit of a Christian fan girl thing going on in this book if you didn't realise.
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Ok well I'm done and I'm out and there is a second book and I am so glad I did a yolo with this book.
Ok bye :)
August 30, 2014
Da ich Geschichten über Schiffsbrüchige und einsame Inseln sehr gerne mag und auch die Fernsehserie Lost liebe, musste ich dieses Buch einfach kurz nach dem Erscheinen kaufen. Ein weiterer Pluspunkt war, dass die Protagonisten auf eine Tanzakademie gehen, was sich für mich sehr gut anhörte.
Von dem ganzen Tanzen bekommt man immer wieder am Rande was mit, aber es steht definitiv nicht im Mittelpunkt. Das war jetzt nicht so schlimm. Ich hatte nur irgendwie erwartet, dass man noch ein bisschen was von den Tanzshows auf dem Kreuzfahrtschiff mitbekommt, doch das Schiff erreichen sie gar nicht erst. Stattdessen überrascht ein Sturm die acht Tänzer auf einem kleineren Boot, dass sie zum Kreuzfahrtschiff bringen soll.
Die Protagonistin Grace mochte ich eigentlich sehr gerne. Sie ist eher jemand, der versucht Streit zu schlichten und sich ein bisschen zurücknimmt, aber nicht schüchtern.
Wen ich allerdings überhaupt nicht leiden konnte, war fast der ganze Rest der Tänzertruppe.
Da ist einmal Graces beste Freundin Jenna. Grace betont immer wieder, dass sie mit ihr befreundet ist, weil sie ihr wahres Ich kennt. Aber im Laufe der Geschichte meckert Jenna an allem herum, kommandiert herum und bestimmt über alles und ist einfach nur eine schreckliche Person.
Dabei versteht sie sich bestens mit Cariss, die die Tochter eines bekannten Schauspielers ist und es gewohnt ist, alles zu bekommen, was sie haben will. Wenn etwas nicht nach ihrer Laune geht, wird sie zickig und alle Menschen, die weniger Geld haben, als sie sind ihrer sowieso unwürdig.
Auch Todd, Graces Freund, bekleckert sich nicht gerade mit Ruhm. Ihm ist immer nur wichtig, was andere Leute von ihm denken und ist dafür auch bereit, seine Beziehung zu beenden.
Mit diesen Charakteren ist der Zickenkrieg natürlich vorprogrammiert.
Ein Lichtblick ist da Cruz – er ist der Kapitän des gekenterten Boots und nur wenig älter als Grace. Er ist ruhig und denkt praktisch.
Auch wenn die meisten Charaktere mich ziemlich genervt haben, hat das meinen Lesefluss nicht geschmälert. Ich bin förmlich nur so durch die Seiten geflogen und hatte das Buch in null komma nichts durch. Wirklich gruselig wurde es dann, als sich herausstellte, dass die Tänzer offenbar nicht allein auf der Insel sind – und dass sie von anderen Bewohnern keine Hilfe zu erwarten haben. Immer wieder geschehen sehr merkwürdige und gruselige Dinge, für die sich die Grüppchen gegenseitig die Schuld zuweisen.
Aber was genau hat es zu bedeuten, dass Grace vom Regenwald aus eine flüsternde Stimme hört, die andere nicht bemerken?
Fazit:
Ich muss sagen, dass mich das Buch jetzt zwar nicht wahnsinnig vom Hocker gehauen hat, aber enttäuscht hat es mich auch nicht. Gerade das Ende hat mich sehr gespannt darauf gemacht, wie es mit den Schiffbrüchigen weitergeht und ein paar Antworten brauche ich auch noch dringend. Den zweiten Teil auf Englisch habe ich schon bestellt.
Wer – so wie ich – gerne Geschichten über Schiffbrüchige und mehr oder weniger einsame Inseln liest, für den ist Shipwrecked genau das Richtige.
Von dem ganzen Tanzen bekommt man immer wieder am Rande was mit, aber es steht definitiv nicht im Mittelpunkt. Das war jetzt nicht so schlimm. Ich hatte nur irgendwie erwartet, dass man noch ein bisschen was von den Tanzshows auf dem Kreuzfahrtschiff mitbekommt, doch das Schiff erreichen sie gar nicht erst. Stattdessen überrascht ein Sturm die acht Tänzer auf einem kleineren Boot, dass sie zum Kreuzfahrtschiff bringen soll.
Die Protagonistin Grace mochte ich eigentlich sehr gerne. Sie ist eher jemand, der versucht Streit zu schlichten und sich ein bisschen zurücknimmt, aber nicht schüchtern.
Wen ich allerdings überhaupt nicht leiden konnte, war fast der ganze Rest der Tänzertruppe.
Da ist einmal Graces beste Freundin Jenna. Grace betont immer wieder, dass sie mit ihr befreundet ist, weil sie ihr wahres Ich kennt. Aber im Laufe der Geschichte meckert Jenna an allem herum, kommandiert herum und bestimmt über alles und ist einfach nur eine schreckliche Person.
Dabei versteht sie sich bestens mit Cariss, die die Tochter eines bekannten Schauspielers ist und es gewohnt ist, alles zu bekommen, was sie haben will. Wenn etwas nicht nach ihrer Laune geht, wird sie zickig und alle Menschen, die weniger Geld haben, als sie sind ihrer sowieso unwürdig.
Auch Todd, Graces Freund, bekleckert sich nicht gerade mit Ruhm. Ihm ist immer nur wichtig, was andere Leute von ihm denken und ist dafür auch bereit, seine Beziehung zu beenden.
Mit diesen Charakteren ist der Zickenkrieg natürlich vorprogrammiert.
Ein Lichtblick ist da Cruz – er ist der Kapitän des gekenterten Boots und nur wenig älter als Grace. Er ist ruhig und denkt praktisch.
Auch wenn die meisten Charaktere mich ziemlich genervt haben, hat das meinen Lesefluss nicht geschmälert. Ich bin förmlich nur so durch die Seiten geflogen und hatte das Buch in null komma nichts durch. Wirklich gruselig wurde es dann, als sich herausstellte, dass die Tänzer offenbar nicht allein auf der Insel sind – und dass sie von anderen Bewohnern keine Hilfe zu erwarten haben. Immer wieder geschehen sehr merkwürdige und gruselige Dinge, für die sich die Grüppchen gegenseitig die Schuld zuweisen.
Aber was genau hat es zu bedeuten, dass Grace vom Regenwald aus eine flüsternde Stimme hört, die andere nicht bemerken?
Fazit:
Ich muss sagen, dass mich das Buch jetzt zwar nicht wahnsinnig vom Hocker gehauen hat, aber enttäuscht hat es mich auch nicht. Gerade das Ende hat mich sehr gespannt darauf gemacht, wie es mit den Schiffbrüchigen weitergeht und ein paar Antworten brauche ich auch noch dringend. Den zweiten Teil auf Englisch habe ich schon bestellt.
Wer – so wie ich – gerne Geschichten über Schiffbrüchige und mehr oder weniger einsame Inseln liest, für den ist Shipwrecked genau das Richtige.
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