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alice_clay's review
adventurous
challenging
sad
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? Yes
3.25
sophie1105's review
adventurous
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
wolfsong12's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
marox's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
The story is good, but I was sad to find out it didn't tie in to what comes after Witherward. Cassia's story is very interesting and the writing about the failed expectations and societal pressures was very well done, I just wish it would have tied in with the other book a bit more. The ending also felt a bit rushed and everything was cleared up very quickly.
squicki's review against another edition
4.0
As is customary for me I didn't read the blurb before diving headfirst into this book. After all, I just read the first one! Imagine my surprise when Ilsa was nowhere to be seen.
My confusion and slight disappointment (I still need to know what happens to Eliot ????) was shortlived however, and I speeded through half of this book before having to pace myself to make it last to my holiday. It is now the first day of my holiday. I consumed the other half of the book.
I will be eagerly awaiting more from Hannah Mathewson, and looking forward to forgetting to eat or sleep once she releases the next one.
My confusion and slight disappointment (I still need to know what happens to Eliot ????) was shortlived however, and I speeded through half of this book before having to pace myself to make it last to my holiday. It is now the first day of my holiday. I consumed the other half of the book.
I will be eagerly awaiting more from Hannah Mathewson, and looking forward to forgetting to eat or sleep once she releases the next one.
ginalucia's review
3.0
3.5 stars
In a city where the strength of your magic determines your worth and the intention behind each spell could be the difference between success and failure, two siblings attempt to write a wrong.
Wayward, in short, is a gripping, fast-paced, and charming YA fantasy read.
While it’s set in London, this London is filled with magic. The magic in this world isn’t rigid. It’s free-flowing and whimsical, with an almost Alice in Wonderland vibe.
You can create spells to do any number of things based on the intention behind them. The more specific the intention, the better or more likely the spell is to work. It's an interesting magic system and one that has a huge amount of possibility for future books.
I love a good character-focused story, and this one hit the mark. Both main characters are quirky, self-aware, well-rounded, and yet still have a lot of room to grow.
I really enjoyed their sibling dynamic and saw parallels between it and my own. Seeing that progress throughout the story was a lot of fun.
We switch between them throughout the book, seeing events from each of their perspectives. This is done smoothly and is honestly really easy to read.
Having said all this, the plot feels slightly too short for the size of the book. I felt like it needed something extra, an additional element to add to the intrigue. That way, slightly less time could be spent in dialogue-heavy chapters, and slightly more time could be spent on the action.
The book is slightly unsure of which part of the story it wants to focus on. The overarching magic politics and larger story, or the magic went wrong part of the story. Both do come together, but not quite as smoothly as they could have.
This book demonstrates what it's like to be an underestimated young woman. The story is charming and an adventure. The world is one you could get lost in, especially because the possibilities of the magic system are endless.
Thank you, Titan Books, for giving me a free advanced reader copy of this book. I have written this review voluntarily.
For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel
In a city where the strength of your magic determines your worth and the intention behind each spell could be the difference between success and failure, two siblings attempt to write a wrong.
Wayward, in short, is a gripping, fast-paced, and charming YA fantasy read.
While it’s set in London, this London is filled with magic. The magic in this world isn’t rigid. It’s free-flowing and whimsical, with an almost Alice in Wonderland vibe.
You can create spells to do any number of things based on the intention behind them. The more specific the intention, the better or more likely the spell is to work. It's an interesting magic system and one that has a huge amount of possibility for future books.
I love a good character-focused story, and this one hit the mark. Both main characters are quirky, self-aware, well-rounded, and yet still have a lot of room to grow.
I really enjoyed their sibling dynamic and saw parallels between it and my own. Seeing that progress throughout the story was a lot of fun.
We switch between them throughout the book, seeing events from each of their perspectives. This is done smoothly and is honestly really easy to read.
Having said all this, the plot feels slightly too short for the size of the book. I felt like it needed something extra, an additional element to add to the intrigue. That way, slightly less time could be spent in dialogue-heavy chapters, and slightly more time could be spent on the action.
The book is slightly unsure of which part of the story it wants to focus on. The overarching magic politics and larger story, or the magic went wrong part of the story. Both do come together, but not quite as smoothly as they could have.
This book demonstrates what it's like to be an underestimated young woman. The story is charming and an adventure. The world is one you could get lost in, especially because the possibilities of the magic system are endless.
Thank you, Titan Books, for giving me a free advanced reader copy of this book. I have written this review voluntarily.
For more reviews and book recommendations, check out my YouTube channel
leasey23's review
4.0
I was so impressed with this! I hadn't read the previous (next? as this is a prequel) book before this but I saw online that you can read this one without any prior knowledge so I went with it, and now I'm soooo keen to read Witherward. I loved the world and the characters and the pacing of it all, I liked the two protagonists and their character arcs and how things developed with them and the people around them. The magic system is intricate without being complicated, yet still mystical and exciting to read about. In fact, I'm so keen to read the next one I've just bought it even though I'm really low on money this month. I don't even care I'm hooked!!!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Titan for the free review copy!!!!
Thank you to Netgalley and Titan for the free review copy!!!!
bluechew's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-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
emmaccate's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.0