Reviews

Магия ворона by Маргарет Роджерсон, Margaret Rogerson

jamigellerman's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

adeee_fe's review against another edition

4.0

Yes, ravens did definitely not disappoint me <3
4.5

julie_reader's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

love_your_shelf's review against another edition

3.0

I may have an unpopular opinion: I actually enjoyed this book. That being said, I do think this book is just average and not for everyone.

3.5 stars ⭐⭐⭐✨

hannahnj17's review against another edition

4.0

I used to eschew fantasy that included romance, but I'm learning to appreciate it. This book was a bit sappy for me and veered pretty close to insta-love; however, I thought that the subject matter and flowery prose made it fit better than you'd expect. The pacing on this was odd; I'm not sure what I was expecting, but it felt a lot more like one thing led to another than a planned-out novel. There were several climaxes towards the end of the story and at the actual end, I felt a bit unsettled, keeping my eye out for another shift. Some people may find this refreshing; to me, it felt a bit unpolished.

I loved Rogerson's take on fae and the fair folk realm. It felt unique while fitting in with my imaginings and existing lore (for lack of a better word). I also love her ability to quickly give a clear sense of who a character is and make them feel distinct and complex even if they don't occupy much space in the story. I was a bit worried at points that it was going to veer into trite damsel-in-distress territory, but I never got that vibe. This book was a delight to breeze through and would work great for traveling or as a distraction when you're feeling down.

gabrielavpl's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.75

emilyreadddss's review against another edition

adventurous challenging 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? N/A

4.25

victoriabooksaga's review against another edition

5.0

This book. It's my favorite comfort read. For two decades, The Neverending Story reigned supreme as my all time favorite book. Until I read this book.

I can't exactly put to words what speaks to me the most about this story. Perhaps it's the deep seated *need* to create. Maybe it's the journey and healing they experience together along the way. Maybe it's just simply that Rowan is hot, Isobel is relatable, and the goats turned girls are ADORABLE.

But mostly, this book feeds my soul. I think there's something to be said for that.

dashie's review against another edition

3.0

I actually liked this book.
I loved the sentient compost heap when it was hacking the two legged ones to bits.



I also adored the forests that Rogerson created with the decay and the maggots and the rot, it felt and tasted like a real breathing, heaving forest. I also loved how the 'fair' folk were anything but 'fair' without their

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glamour

Her descriptions were on point! And all three stars are spent for just that.

However, there was no character development. There were these things, and none of them were more than mere cardboard cutouts. I couldn't relate to any of them and I only finished it last night but I can barely recall who was who. IMO, the book was probably too short? So much was planned and the ending was rushed and these people were fighting tooth and nail for love and I was like, wait! When did this happen? What's going on?

Maybe it's just me and my emotional range of a teaspoon...

louesums's review against another edition

3.0

⭐️⭐️⭐️/3.5

This was a cute book a nice pallet cleanser and a quick read. I think it was just the length of the book but I would have loved a bit more of well everything! World building, slow burn! Maybe it’s the 500page fantasy books I’ve been reading lately though…. The most important thing is that Isobel and Rook are adorable, I love them!