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starp0tt3r's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
jennietee93's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kellyjmac's review against another edition
4.0
I was provided an ebook advanced reader copy of this book by Netgalley and the publisher Faber and Faber in exchange for an honest review.
I had a hard time getting into this book but overall enjoyed it. The idea of edible magic and the main character and her family being thieves really intrigued me. I found the dynamic of her family hard to read though. I wonder how a middle grade reader would digest the heavy amounts of emotional abuse and neglect. It felt like a much heavier book than the cover and synopsis suggested to me.
The pros: the main character Jude is strong and resilient and sees what her family has been doing is wrong and stands up to them. There were some good twists and turns and the author built up the tension well for the final scenes. The magic system is unlike others I have read before. I really loved the Hall of Knowledge concept and how it had learned and became something the people who built it couldn’t have predicted.
I am curious to see where the next book leads Jude as the end definitely leaves you ready for the next.
I had a hard time getting into this book but overall enjoyed it. The idea of edible magic and the main character and her family being thieves really intrigued me. I found the dynamic of her family hard to read though. I wonder how a middle grade reader would digest the heavy amounts of emotional abuse and neglect. It felt like a much heavier book than the cover and synopsis suggested to me.
The pros: the main character Jude is strong and resilient and sees what her family has been doing is wrong and stands up to them. There were some good twists and turns and the author built up the tension well for the final scenes. The magic system is unlike others I have read before. I really loved the Hall of Knowledge concept and how it had learned and became something the people who built it couldn’t have predicted.
I am curious to see where the next book leads Jude as the end definitely leaves you ready for the next.
saccalai's review
4.0
Jude is part of the top thieving family in Farrowfell, but as the youngest, she's never really treated as if she belongs. She's determined to prove herself to the rest of the family and show them that she is just as capable as the rest of them.
The book starts with a lovely map that has the most important place at center, the library! And it is just as magical as you would expect, with rooms that can answer every question. The magic system is really unique and interesting, where dangerous raw magic is tamed and made into spells you can eat. You can turn invisible or walk through walls as well as countless other spells. And yes, the yo-yo IS important!
Jude is such a great main character, I loved how cool she is no matter who or what she faces. She's so brave and ultimately pretty selfless though I'm sure she would hate for anyone to say that about her!
Full of suspense and urgency which made me whizz through the book. I thought it had an excellent ending that was fully satisfying but also left me hoping for a sequel. I'd love to read more about Jude and her next adventures.
https://sabrinasbooktails.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-thief-of-farrowfell-by-ravena-guron.html
The book starts with a lovely map that has the most important place at center, the library! And it is just as magical as you would expect, with rooms that can answer every question. The magic system is really unique and interesting, where dangerous raw magic is tamed and made into spells you can eat. You can turn invisible or walk through walls as well as countless other spells. And yes, the yo-yo IS important!
Jude is such a great main character, I loved how cool she is no matter who or what she faces. She's so brave and ultimately pretty selfless though I'm sure she would hate for anyone to say that about her!
Full of suspense and urgency which made me whizz through the book. I thought it had an excellent ending that was fully satisfying but also left me hoping for a sequel. I'd love to read more about Jude and her next adventures.
https://sabrinasbooktails.blogspot.com/2023/05/the-thief-of-farrowfell-by-ravena-guron.html
acascadeofbooks's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
bookmadbarlow's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A middle grade filled with magic, about a girl trying to find her place in the family dynamic and making new friends.
Jude comes from a family of thieves, they steal magic and do dodgy deals around Farrowfell, she so badly wants to be part of the family occupation that she goes off to steal some forbidden magic to prove her worth. The problem is the magic is cursed and now she has to get it back to the place she stole it in time before the curse causes loads of issues.
After a bit of a slow start, this was a really enjoyable read, I liked the issues brought up throughout and the friendships Jude made along the way. I liked how she teamed up with her sister and strengthened their bond. It's also set up nicely for a follow up.
Jude comes from a family of thieves, they steal magic and do dodgy deals around Farrowfell, she so badly wants to be part of the family occupation that she goes off to steal some forbidden magic to prove her worth. The problem is the magic is cursed and now she has to get it back to the place she stole it in time before the curse causes loads of issues.
After a bit of a slow start, this was a really enjoyable read, I liked the issues brought up throughout and the friendships Jude made along the way. I liked how she teamed up with her sister and strengthened their bond. It's also set up nicely for a follow up.
xihuanshu's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
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