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teaandspite's review
2.0
This was not quite bad enough to warrant a single star, but it was a very close call. Let's put it this way: the characters are so interchangable that even the author and publishers mix them up multiple times. (This is easily noticeable because, for instance, suddenly the boy without magic will be talking about how he'll use his magic.)
In terms of plot, it was fine. Cordelia's development at the climax then gets ignored for the rest of the book which is annoying. The story is so generally bleh though that I couldn't bring myself to care as much as I would with a better book.
In terms of plot, it was fine. Cordelia's development at the climax then gets ignored for the rest of the book which is annoying. The story is so generally bleh though that I couldn't bring myself to care as much as I would with a better book.
cathy_acasefullofbooks's review
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.0
This book had incredible potential, but the execution fell very flat for me. One of the main characters was incredibly unlikable (even before she experienced the death of a close loved one), and I didn't ever feel like she had any kind of growth. The story was so fast and went from one thing to the next so suddenly that it was like reading whiplash. I wish the whole thing had been a little bit more developed and deeper.
Also, magic boogers are funny once, maybe twice. But they got really old and eye rolly very fast. Sigh.
Also, magic boogers are funny once, maybe twice. But they got really old and eye rolly very fast. Sigh.
theproseandcons's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
littletreefox's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
readingwitherin's review
fast-paced
4.0
Thank you to Penguin Random House for the finished copy in exchange for my honest review.
Four friends go on the adventure of a lifetime to try and bring back Cordelia’s dad and to try and save the glades that they live in that are sick. The only person that the children think can fix it has died, and they want to find a way to bring him back. Not only because he still has so much to teach them, but so he can fix the glades as well.
Overall this book was an enjoyable read. The main characters is dealing with grief and wanting their dad to come back. All while also trying to save where they live that is also grieving. The glades having emotions as well and the animals coming to life was enchanting and shows the mystery of the glades and how the stories Cordelia’s father told the children come to life.
Into the Glades is a good book that shows how grieving happens differently for everyone, but that isn’t a bad thing. If anything it shows everyone’s uniqueness when it comes to dealing with emotions and how those emotions need to be felt, bottling them up isn’t good.
I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next!
Four friends go on the adventure of a lifetime to try and bring back Cordelia’s dad and to try and save the glades that they live in that are sick. The only person that the children think can fix it has died, and they want to find a way to bring him back. Not only because he still has so much to teach them, but so he can fix the glades as well.
Overall this book was an enjoyable read. The main characters is dealing with grief and wanting their dad to come back. All while also trying to save where they live that is also grieving. The glades having emotions as well and the animals coming to life was enchanting and shows the mystery of the glades and how the stories Cordelia’s father told the children come to life.
Into the Glades is a good book that shows how grieving happens differently for everyone, but that isn’t a bad thing. If anything it shows everyone’s uniqueness when it comes to dealing with emotions and how those emotions need to be felt, bottling them up isn’t good.
I can’t wait to see what the author comes up with next!
cboddie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
3.25
klsriley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
station12reads's review
4.0
Into the Glades is an excellent book for your middle-grade readers who are into adventures and magic. The relationships between Cordelia, Larkin, Dash, & Zephyr make for an interesting read as they embark on a journey to try and bring Cordelia & Dash's father back from the dead. This book deals with the pain of grief in a way that is very relatable for young people and shows that, while healing is possible, we will never forget those we've loved and lost.
ARC provided by NetGalley and Random House Children's Books Publicity Department in exchange for a fair review.
ARC provided by NetGalley and Random House Children's Books Publicity Department in exchange for a fair review.
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