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diamondbg's review against another edition
3.0
So I reread this after reading when I was a kid because I found it at one of those take a book leave a book things and needed an easy read. This book is so cute. It’s interesting and the world is very much giving Alice in wonderland but darker? In a way. I liked all the characters. There was a good mix of really different personalities. For a kids book it was pretty good if not a little creepy.
franchescanicole's review against another edition
1.0
I read this book because my friend recommended it to me, and I had kind of high hopes for it because my friend did a retelling of it in her words, and so I wanted to read it for myself. At first, it was good but as I kept reading, I stopped enjoying it. I can't remember why, but it just got boring and kind of a drag to read. I don't plan on finishing the rest of the series.
keberwick's review against another edition
4.0
I'm pretty sure this book is where my deep and unashamed love of Sphinx cats began. Somber Kitty and May Bird are characters that I unfortunately forgot about for a period of time, but after finishing this book, I feel as though they've never left. Young Kat was very much like May Ellen Bird and reading May's interaction with her classmates was painful and cringe inducing, but also made for a very relatable character- even though there is an eight year age gap.
The world building was unbelievable and filled me with joy. The Ever After is a beautifully thought out realm and it's books like this that make me full to the brim with happy, giddy feels.
I will admit I was incredibly stressed throughout the duration of the book, and if you decide to read it you'll understand why, but it was definitely worth the stress.
The world building was unbelievable and filled me with joy. The Ever After is a beautifully thought out realm and it's books like this that make me full to the brim with happy, giddy feels.
I will admit I was incredibly stressed throughout the duration of the book, and if you decide to read it you'll understand why, but it was definitely worth the stress.
winterscape's review against another edition
3.0
I don't have much to say about this book, so I'll keep it short. It's charming and fun to read, with interesting settings and intriguing characters. While certainly geared towards younger readers, it can definitely be enjoyed by adults as well.
Oh, and I loved her poor little cat!
Oh, and I loved her poor little cat!
evermoreliterary's review against another edition
4.0
These books played a huge part in starting my love for reading. I read them in middle school and I love them even today. I definitely recommend this series! The characters are fun, and the story is exciting!
sarahareinhard's review against another edition
4.0
When I was a kid, I wasn’t into series of books. I don’t know if there just weren’t as many published, if I skipped over the Young Adult section, or if my reading interests just led me elsewhere. My niece Rebecca, who has recently garnered an email address, has long been one of the young people in my life whose reading I watch and follow. A few weeks ago in an email where I asked about her babysitting availability, I also asked - as I do at every opportunity - what she was reading. Then I reserved it at the library and, the week before Christmas, read it.
May Bird and the Ever After was...different than I expected. Granted, I didn’t read the dust jacket (I rarely do), but somehow I always find myself surprised when a YA book is scary. This one isn’t any worse than Harry Potter - it was just a topsy-turvy-turning book, in which there’s courage in unexpected heroes. It was fast-paced and entertaining and I liked how May traveled down the hero’s path (loosely stated) with pizzazz that had me liking her and trembling that had me rooting for her.
I couldn’t get over the feeling, though, that this sort of YA series is for younger readers - 5th or 6th graders - and not as much for junior high age readers. All in all, enjoyable.
Fair warning: content deals with ghosts and specters; the “Ever After” is where the dead and undead reside. So maybe it’s not so much for younger readers, though the main character is only ten.
May Bird and the Ever After was...different than I expected. Granted, I didn’t read the dust jacket (I rarely do), but somehow I always find myself surprised when a YA book is scary. This one isn’t any worse than Harry Potter - it was just a topsy-turvy-turning book, in which there’s courage in unexpected heroes. It was fast-paced and entertaining and I liked how May traveled down the hero’s path (loosely stated) with pizzazz that had me liking her and trembling that had me rooting for her.
I couldn’t get over the feeling, though, that this sort of YA series is for younger readers - 5th or 6th graders - and not as much for junior high age readers. All in all, enjoyable.
Fair warning: content deals with ghosts and specters; the “Ever After” is where the dead and undead reside. So maybe it’s not so much for younger readers, though the main character is only ten.
annavb22's review against another edition
5.0
May Bird is that bitch, childhood fav, I’m in a fall mindset now
tiffanywang29's review against another edition
I almost died reading it. It is sooooo horrible. You people can read it, but it's like committing suicide. Like, I love reading books. I will read them 2 times at least if they are okay. And 4 times if they are great. And 1000000000000 times if they are AWESOME! (okay, I'm still working on some of them.) I almost gave up reading this 1 time. So, yeah. Just put it down and give up.
YAY! I CAN GIVE IT NO STARS!
YAY! I CAN GIVE IT NO STARS!
autumnnraynnn's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars for the simple fact that I love it so much and it is so nostalgic and I would read it over and over, v excited to read the rest of the series, YA is unmatched
magicacat's review against another edition
4.0
What an original story! Loved the setting and the characters, Somber Kitty and Pumpkin especially