Marked

The first time I read this book I must have been around 12/13, so just over 10 years ago. I would have rated this a solid four, potentially a five back then as I remember devouring half of the series with great enjoyment.

Now as a 24-year-old literature student I found a lot of nostalgia but not a lot substance. The story is obviously enchanting and interesting, yet it feels immature even for a 13 year old to read, the syntax can be incredibly underdeveloped and I found myself cringing at far more than I remember. Yet, I can't say I didn't enjoy it, I'm not going to stop reading this series because it's comforting, it's like really cheap chocolate, it's cheap but it's still good.

I'm praying with each book of the series we see a development of the writing style and narrative as we watch Zoey mature and develop through her Change.