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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The Whimbrel House series strikes again with another fantastic installment. I love getting to see Merrit and Hulda’s relationship grow, their magic become more refined, and Owein becoming a more well rounded character. Out of the three books in the series thus far, Boy of Chaotic Making is the “lightest”, without the same level of frantic mystery, danger, or gruesome, dark magic at play. Instead, the characters travel in London after receiving a hard to resist proposal. Of course it wouldn’t be a Whimbrel House story without some chaotic mystery afoot (with near death experiences), however they aren’t fraught with the same fears or dangers as the previous books. It was also lovely (to only myself) because the story takes place on and around my birthday (March 5th) which just always feels like a warm hug.
While reading Boy of Chaotic Making, I gasped, I grinned, I laughed, and I teared up. It is a whimsical historical fantasy story with the perfect touch of romance and adventure. I love these characters and this world that Charlie has created. I cannot wait to see what happens in the next installment.
This is also the first book in this series that I listened to the audiobook — which was also absolutely lovely. I’m always eternally grateful that the narration is included with Kindle Unlimited!
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Returning to Whimbrel House is like snuggling up on the couch with your favorite cozy blanket and a nice cup of tea. In Charlie N. Holmberg's third installment, Boy of Chaotic Making, we return once more to Narragansett Bay and the charming individuals who inhabit the titular Whimbrel House. Much has changed since we were first introduced to the cast in the first installment; Merritt Fernsby is engaged to Huda Larkin, Huda now heads BIKER, and Owein's soul resides in a terrier. When Merritt receives a letter from Queen Victoria, a letter concerning Owein's future, he and Owein head to London where they are the guests of a prominent noble family (cousins to the queen). And as is wont to happen in Merritt's life, things go badly wrong rather quickly.
As this is the third installment, I do not want to delve too much into the plot as there are several story threads that carry over from previous installments.
Boy of Chaotic Making is a heart-warming, cozy read filled with charming characters, a believable romance, familial love, and a quick moving (albeit it somewhat slim) plot. The author's writing is extremely enjoyable, seamlessly weaving deep emotional passages with humors threads.
Whimbrel House has become my favorite Charlie N. Holmberg series, reading it feels like a warm hug. I look forward to the next installment.
As this is the third installment, I do not want to delve too much into the plot as there are several story threads that carry over from previous installments.
Boy of Chaotic Making is a heart-warming, cozy read filled with charming characters, a believable romance, familial love, and a quick moving (albeit it somewhat slim) plot. The author's writing is extremely enjoyable, seamlessly weaving deep emotional passages with humors threads.
Whimbrel House has become my favorite Charlie N. Holmberg series, reading it feels like a warm hug. I look forward to the next installment.
She fluffy and convenient. It’s my version of a beach read.
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I love Owein and love how he matures. I also like the direction it seems to be going with Druids. This whole series is amazing and wholesome. This one is less YA and has some very brief closed door romance.
I received this book as an ARC via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions expressed here are my own.
Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the first two Whimbrel House books, I was very excited to read the next in the series. It is a lovely book, with Holmberg's writing continuing to draw you into the main characters (Hulda, Merritt and Owein) that they almost feel like distant relatives. I read it very quickly. However, I would have to agree with points from other reviews: that this instalment perhaps has less of a dark, creepiness to it; the plot is lighter; and the villain is a lot more obvious than those in the other books. The first book was just so excellent, being different to anything I'd read before, that perhaps it's hard to recreate that experience. It is still however, a thoroughly enjoyable read. The ending also left it open for another in the series and if so, I shall read that one too, and no doubt enjoy it.
Having read and thoroughly enjoyed the first two Whimbrel House books, I was very excited to read the next in the series. It is a lovely book, with Holmberg's writing continuing to draw you into the main characters (Hulda, Merritt and Owein) that they almost feel like distant relatives. I read it very quickly. However, I would have to agree with points from other reviews: that this instalment perhaps has less of a dark, creepiness to it; the plot is lighter; and the villain is a lot more obvious than those in the other books. The first book was just so excellent, being different to anything I'd read before, that perhaps it's hard to recreate that experience. It is still however, a thoroughly enjoyable read. The ending also left it open for another in the series and if so, I shall read that one too, and no doubt enjoy it.