No author should ever have the right to twist my emotions so much!! I DIDN'T LET YOU DO THIS TO ME FOX!! WHY MUST YOU DO THIS TO ME??
Yes, that correct. I'm now yelling at a book. *sucks in calming breath*
Let me tell you all. Fox can write romance. And when she sets out to write it, she writes it GOOD. I mean breath-stealing, heart-stopping, terror-inducing GOOD. Fox is one of the only authors I cannot control myself while reading. The whole plot sucks me in because of the twists, so I can't breath, and if I can't breath then I can't stop. Read this sucker in one day, I did.
Details ~ Eh. Haha, she's good but Fox's description is not what she's known for. There were a lot of colors, creatures, and shapes mentioned more than any kind of breathtaking detail. However, she had enough description in the story so it didn't lack and take from the plot.
Content ~ Fox writes mainly for upper teens and new adults. Her stuff is by no means free of content, but their isn't so much that I'm bothered by it. There is plenty of language, but no taking the Lord's name in vain. A couple kissing scenes, a girl showing more of her body than necessary, many men who S.T.A.R.E.D. at Mallory (which was extremely annoying, let me tell you), and one big kissing scene at the end with some touching. I didn't appreciate the end as much . . . It was awkward, and there was a lot of staring.
Romance ~ *sings* Fox is so good!! So good!! So good!! This is the BEST part in the whole book. Sarah Addison Fox writes romance like you've never seen it before, and she's absolutely astounding!! She is the Queen. The MC's even talked to each other about their problems!! #ScoreInYoungAdult
Plot ~ There were plenty of twists and questions I wanted answered. BUT LIKE THE MONSTER THAT FOX IS *coughs* Ahem, Ahem. I mean like the professional author that she is, Fox answered the questions slowly . . . leaving more to be answered in the coming books, WHICH IS WHY IM SO STEAMING MAD SHE LEFT ME HANGING!! I was annoyed at one point with the progression, because it seemed to go by so fast, and the questions flew at me, along with suspicions I didn't have time to answer. There was no resting point, which I believe needs to be found in every book. Just a chapter where something important gets explained and no more questions evolve. A chapter of peace for the reader to breath. This is the only other area Fox disappoints me in (besides the excessive content).
The setting ~ This was extremely well described. I mean I was sitting in the coolest part of the house with an air conditioner blowing near me . . . AND I WAS SWEATING AT ONE POINT!! (xD) We're in the middle of a desert infested land, however, so I'm not sure I should expect much else. One factor I feel I should add is the fact that this is Dystopian. Extremely dystopian, like the Hunger Games and Divergent. I. Do. Not. Like. Those books, so why I even began to like this book is sort of a puzzle. . . *scratches head* I picked it up because it was by one of my favorite authors and she hadn't yet disappointed me (still hasn't), so I was crossing my fingers it wasn't as bad as those famous Dystopian books. It wasn't, to my relief, but the dystopian element still bothers me personally. :P
Characters ~ Oh. Yeah. Amazing people . . . although I think Mallory crys a lot. *cue weak laughter*
Mallory ~ I don't know how much I related to her . . . but I can definitely sympathize. However, when it mentioned her loving Dragons, Mythical Creatures, and Art work . . . . I was like SIGN ME UP RIGHT NOW, THIS IS GONNA BE GOOD. After that moment I feel like my relationship with this character was bumpy. I went from sympathizing for her to being vexed with her, to laughing at her, to crying with her. So . . . It hasn't been the smoothest character relationship.
Cristan ~ On the other hand, he and I got along a little better. With quite smoother journey but I was less understanding towards his predicament. I really preferred that he would be completely open with Mallory about his past . . . and not so tight lipped. But I loved his protective side and how Fox seems to incorporate that into every male character she creates. His dragon tattoo is awesome. lol
Overall ~ I loved it, but wished some elements could be erased. Or at least made a bit lighter. I found myself smiling and frowning frequently throughout the whole book, for multiple reasons. But I found the MC's relationship cute . . . and I loved reading about it. =) If you couldn't tell about my raving from being interrupted by that abrupt ending.
**Note** Thanks to the author for allowing me to have a copy of Irrelevant to review. A positive review was not required and I'm not personally connected to this author in any way.