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sqdreads's review
4.0
3.75. I really enjoyed this book, it kind of reminded of House of Hollow. It was a classic dark,twisted fairytale vibes story. I wish there were more stories of the Hinterland, those were some of my favorite parts. The lore behind the story characters was so fascinating. There very little romance, which I was fine with. I just found out theres a second book and Im very interested to continue on with the story!
miapernille's review
At about 70-80% I realized that I just didn't care about what happened in the rest of the book. Googled the summary and I don't regret putting it away
amylauren36's review
2.0
I feel like this book started out great. It really pulled me in and was actually a bit creepy. I enjoyed it! Somewhere in the middle it took a turn though. It almost felt like it could have been a completely different book. The time jumps were very long.
It’s a shame because I think it was really interesting at first!
It’s a shame because I think it was really interesting at first!
kelly_inthe419's review against another edition
3.0
I read this book as an audiobook and maybe that was part of the problem. I actively disliked the narrator, who may be the first narrator I’ve disliked among all the audiobooks I’ve read this year. I also was not crazy about protagonist Alice - too much teen angst. The writing style is a bit too overwrought for me & is why I generally steer clear of YA. However, the plot moved along quickly once Alice’s mom is taken and it was sufficiently interesting & engaging enough for me to see it through to the end. If you give it a go, I’d highly recommend skipping the audio version for this one.
crhurlbert's review against another edition
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
sharppointysticks's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
3.5
Another good book for kicking off spooky season! It is YA magical realism with dark fairy tale flair. It was a nice little escape while getting ready to go back to school.
emilycsmith's review
2.0
"And while they're being told, stories create the energy that makes this world go. They keep our stars in place. They make our grass grow."
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If you like dark, twisted fairy tales, this book might be for you. It wasn't for me. I initially liked its creepy, read-with-the-lights-on narrative, but the more I read the less I cared for it. The writing style made me feel lost and uncomfortable, and the last third of the book was nonsensical. Although I thought the plot was clever, the pieces never lined up for me. The main character was irate, rash, and insensitive, with no apologies. I had hope for the sidekick, but his arc fell pretty quickly. I can't dismiss that this book had far too much language for me -- this is a young adult novel! There were also some strange themes of racism. I really wanted to like this book, because I had heard so many good things about it! Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
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If you like dark, twisted fairy tales, this book might be for you. It wasn't for me. I initially liked its creepy, read-with-the-lights-on narrative, but the more I read the less I cared for it. The writing style made me feel lost and uncomfortable, and the last third of the book was nonsensical. Although I thought the plot was clever, the pieces never lined up for me. The main character was irate, rash, and insensitive, with no apologies. I had hope for the sidekick, but his arc fell pretty quickly. I can't dismiss that this book had far too much language for me -- this is a young adult novel! There were also some strange themes of racism. I really wanted to like this book, because I had heard so many good things about it! Unfortunately, it just wasn't my cup of tea.
sambamfam's review
DNF.
Besties, I tried. I really did. I wanted to like this book. I rly gave it my all.
From the start the plot is a confusing tale and it doesn’t get much easier to understand. I couldn’t relate to the main character, Alice, at all and I couldn’t sympathize with anything that was happening.
I would read for a couple hours and still not feel like I was getting any farther in the book. So unfortunately it’s a DNF for me because this is the year I don’t force myself to finish books I am not enjoying 🥰
Besties, I tried. I really did. I wanted to like this book. I rly gave it my all.
From the start the plot is a confusing tale and it doesn’t get much easier to understand. I couldn’t relate to the main character, Alice, at all and I couldn’t sympathize with anything that was happening.
I would read for a couple hours and still not feel like I was getting any farther in the book. So unfortunately it’s a DNF for me because this is the year I don’t force myself to finish books I am not enjoying 🥰