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a_strix_named_strix's review against another edition
2.0
Honestly, the overabundance of a few root words kills it--nothing’s developed enough and the names of the Paragons are too simplistic.
uukkuu's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
5.0
infinitefandomstrash's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.25
fionasfairytales's review against another edition
5.0
4.75 stars rounded up!
THE MARVELLERS is such an exquisite, exciting read for magic lovers of all ages. The unique worldbuilding, inclusivity and diversity, complex history, and lovable characters made this an incredible story. I already feel that this series will be one for the history books, and I can't wait to read the rest of it!
My only possible quandary with this story is that I guessed every mystery element/plot twist as soon as they were introduced. While I'm not sure whether a middle-grade-aged reader may have or have not done the same, I would have maybe liked the mystery to be suspended for a little bit longer so that the payback at the end of the story would be greater for all readers. The climax, too, felt a little bit quick compared to the rest of the story.
Overall, such an incredible start to what I know will be a marvelous series!
THE MARVELLERS is such an exquisite, exciting read for magic lovers of all ages. The unique worldbuilding, inclusivity and diversity, complex history, and lovable characters made this an incredible story. I already feel that this series will be one for the history books, and I can't wait to read the rest of it!
My only possible quandary with this story is that I guessed every mystery element/plot twist as soon as they were introduced. While I'm not sure whether a middle-grade-aged reader may have or have not done the same, I would have maybe liked the mystery to be suspended for a little bit longer so that the payback at the end of the story would be greater for all readers. The climax, too, felt a little bit quick compared to the rest of the story.
Overall, such an incredible start to what I know will be a marvelous series!
lgaddy's review against another edition
5.0
This was a work of love by author Dhonielle Clayton. The worldbuilding is supremely lovely. I loved Ella and all the cast. Great for readers who want to sink into another world and experience magic and beautiful culture. I'm glad there will be more to come.
qupidology's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.75
chickchick22's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
0.5
0.50
This book could’ve been great. But it wasn’t, for these two reasons:
1. The characters felt very flat. They didn’t have flaws or unique traits; they had sad backstories only. The buildup of the characters wasn’t good at all and it felt like the author was just dumping information about the characters and the world to us.
2. The plot was very predictable. I could see right through what the author was trying to do. The whole “one group vs another group, evil mom coming back, not fitting in but having good friends” has been done so many times that it become uninteresting for me. If the plot had another interesting aspect, like a hidden world that only the main character could see (that’d be cool!) then maybe I’d be more invested in the story.
I really wanted to enjoy this book but I couldn’t…
This book could’ve been great. But it wasn’t, for these two reasons:
1. The characters felt very flat. They didn’t have flaws or unique traits; they had sad backstories only. The buildup of the characters wasn’t good at all and it felt like the author was just dumping information about the characters and the world to us.
2. The plot was very predictable. I could see right through what the author was trying to do. The whole “one group vs another group, evil mom coming back, not fitting in but having good friends” has been done so many times that it become uninteresting for me. If the plot had another interesting aspect, like a hidden world that only the main character could see (that’d be cool!) then maybe I’d be more invested in the story.
I really wanted to enjoy this book but I couldn’t…
gennysreadingroom's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? No
5.0
malreynolds111's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0