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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Quill yearns for a respite from the family's gardening legacy, and the fact that, as the sole male dryad among a lineage of females, he possesses only the physical attributes of his kind but lacks their magical abilities. For years, he's been confined indoors, unable to experience the outside world. When the new neighbor Liam finds him, he’s introduced to the outside world. Yet, an escalating danger arises as mysterious intruders infiltrate the family garden, leading to disturbances among the once-docile plants.
“Evergreen” by Devin Greenlee is a fantastic coming-of-age fantasy book. I absolutely love the characters, all of them. Quill was my favorite, especially since he was awkward but also outspoken and defensive at times. I liked how shelter and innocent he was, and the experiences that he’s new to in the book. Quill and Liam romance was so adorable, I was fighting for them the whole time. The lore was unique and perfectly explained. The cover is absolutely perfect. 5 out of 5 stars.
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Advanced reader's copy review
This was a strong debut novel, but still clearly a debut. To start with the things that impressed me: the magic system and characters. I was blown away by the development of the dryad magic and world. It was layered and nuanced, and information was well delivered over the course of the story. Alongside the magic, I also loved the characters. Quill was a great narrator and main character. He felt his age, and had great complexity. He also had amazing relationships with his mother, sister, and Liam, packed with love but also tension that made them very real. Of course, I found the romance adorable. I did not want to leave Quill and the magic when this book ended. However, there were things that I struggled with while reading the book. I felt plot wise that the entire thing was a bit rushed, and could have been slowed down to allow for more character development and a deeper dive into Quill’s family’s past. It also felt like there were some loose threads left unresolved at the end. But I would still recommend this book as a fun, quick, magical read.
Thank you Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a strong debut novel, but still clearly a debut. To start with the things that impressed me: the magic system and characters. I was blown away by the development of the dryad magic and world. It was layered and nuanced, and information was well delivered over the course of the story. Alongside the magic, I also loved the characters. Quill was a great narrator and main character. He felt his age, and had great complexity. He also had amazing relationships with his mother, sister, and Liam, packed with love but also tension that made them very real. Of course, I found the romance adorable. I did not want to leave Quill and the magic when this book ended. However, there were things that I struggled with while reading the book. I felt plot wise that the entire thing was a bit rushed, and could have been slowed down to allow for more character development and a deeper dive into Quill’s family’s past. It also felt like there were some loose threads left unresolved at the end. But I would still recommend this book as a fun, quick, magical read.
Thank you Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.