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annieb123's review against another edition
4.0
Originally posted on my blog: Nonstop Reader.
Fairies And Frosting is the 7th book in the Magicorum series by Christina Bauer. Originally released in May 2021, this reformat and re-release from Monster House is 238 pages and is available in ebook and paperback formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately; it makes it so easy to find information with the search function.
This is an easy to read, very very light cozy paranormal romance novel aimed at YA readers. This installment is written in alternating first person perspective around Elle and Alec and labeled in the chapter headings which character is being written. They're full of snarky sarcastic dialogue and very much action driven. The main characters' arcs are written throughout the previous 6 books in the series, but can certainly be read out of order without any confusion.
The books are full of fractured fairy tale archetypes and riffs on classic fairy tales. The happily-ever-afters are not easy to attain and there's a metric ton of crisis and drama and tortured teenage angst and longing between the start and finish.
I'm about 4 decades outside the target audience (older teens and YA), but I am confident that they'll be gobbled up by the readers for whom they're intended. There is a little bit of rough language, but nothing which would raise an eyebrow in the average school hallway.
The dialogue is sometimes eye-wateringly sarcastic, but again, for readers in the target audience, that will likely be a plus and not at all negative. This would be a good series to binge, since book 8 has just dropped. For fans of Twilight, Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles, and similar, these books will fit the bill. I found the action driven plotting superficial and not-very-engaging, but again for the target audience, it will probably be fine. (Seeing a pattern here).
Three and a half stars for this entry, rounded up for the fact that 14 year old me (and not jaded middle aged me) would have found them engaging. I would imagine it will likely be higher for the target audience.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
Fairies And Frosting is the 7th book in the Magicorum series by Christina Bauer. Originally released in May 2021, this reformat and re-release from Monster House is 238 pages and is available in ebook and paperback formats. It's worth noting that the ebook format has a handy interactive table of contents as well as interactive links and references throughout. I've really become enamored of ebooks with interactive formats lately; it makes it so easy to find information with the search function.
This is an easy to read, very very light cozy paranormal romance novel aimed at YA readers. This installment is written in alternating first person perspective around Elle and Alec and labeled in the chapter headings which character is being written. They're full of snarky sarcastic dialogue and very much action driven. The main characters' arcs are written throughout the previous 6 books in the series, but can certainly be read out of order without any confusion.
The books are full of fractured fairy tale archetypes and riffs on classic fairy tales. The happily-ever-afters are not easy to attain and there's a metric ton of crisis and drama and tortured teenage angst and longing between the start and finish.
I'm about 4 decades outside the target audience (older teens and YA), but I am confident that they'll be gobbled up by the readers for whom they're intended. There is a little bit of rough language, but nothing which would raise an eyebrow in the average school hallway.
The dialogue is sometimes eye-wateringly sarcastic, but again, for readers in the target audience, that will likely be a plus and not at all negative. This would be a good series to binge, since book 8 has just dropped. For fans of Twilight, Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles, and similar, these books will fit the bill. I found the action driven plotting superficial and not-very-engaging, but again for the target audience, it will probably be fine. (Seeing a pattern here).
Three and a half stars for this entry, rounded up for the fact that 14 year old me (and not jaded middle aged me) would have found them engaging. I would imagine it will likely be higher for the target audience.
Disclosure: I received an ARC at no cost from the author/publisher for review purposes.
marie_thereadingotter's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.0
I received this book from NetGalley for review.
This book, much like the rest of the books in this series, felt rushed. A lot happens in a pretty short amount of time. And I don't know when Elle became the main-main character when I assumed Bry would be. I like that Knox and Bry are active parts of the story again, but Bry was the more interesting character (for me) than Elle was. I like her as a character, but her personality is a little one-note sometimes. I also don't feel that Alec is as interesting as the other male characters in this series. Both these characters read younger than their 18 years, and that makes them sound immature, if they'd been 16 their nativity would have fit better.
I did like learning more about the Queen of Hearts. She was a highlight of this book for me.
It just feels like the cast of characters is getting to big, and some key characters that I liked from earlier books in the series have been pushed to the background.
This book, much like the rest of the books in this series, felt rushed. A lot happens in a pretty short amount of time. And I don't know when Elle became the main-main character when I assumed Bry would be. I like that Knox and Bry are active parts of the story again, but Bry was the more interesting character (for me) than Elle was. I like her as a character, but her personality is a little one-note sometimes. I also don't feel that Alec is as interesting as the other male characters in this series. Both these characters read younger than their 18 years, and that makes them sound immature, if they'd been 16 their nativity would have fit better.
I did like learning more about the Queen of Hearts. She was a highlight of this book for me.
It just feels like the cast of characters is getting to big, and some key characters that I liked from earlier books in the series have been pushed to the background.
lenni_loves_literature's review
3.0
Christina Bauer has successfully given us another book full of Elle’s sass and Alec’s charm. I really enjoyed “Fairies and Frosting,” even knowing that it’s the last Elle and Alec book for a while. (Speaking of which, Grayson’s book sounds sooooo good!!! How am I supposed to wait for it?!?)
I think that one of my favourite parts about this book was the pictures. I wasn’t sure how I felt about them at first, but now I can’t imagine going back to without them. It’s so fun to go back to past books and reference character images in those. I also liked seeing certain things like the book buildings and Elle and Alec’s kiss brought to life. The pictures add a unique element to this series.
I also liked seeing so many characters from the past books of the series. The Queen of Hearts, Jacoby, Bry and so many others made appearances. I know they usually do, but it somehow felt more climactic here. It’s also a nice reminder that Elle and Alec have really supportive friends.
All that said, I would have liked to see a few of the scenes at the end more fleshed out. There could’ve been a lot more tension and a more climactic ending. As it is now, the ending seemed rushed.
I hope you found this review helpful!
I think that one of my favourite parts about this book was the pictures. I wasn’t sure how I felt about them at first, but now I can’t imagine going back to without them. It’s so fun to go back to past books and reference character images in those. I also liked seeing certain things like the book buildings and Elle and Alec’s kiss brought to life. The pictures add a unique element to this series.
I also liked seeing so many characters from the past books of the series. The Queen of Hearts, Jacoby, Bry and so many others made appearances. I know they usually do, but it somehow felt more climactic here. It’s also a nice reminder that Elle and Alec have really supportive friends.
All that said, I would have liked to see a few of the scenes at the end more fleshed out. There could’ve been a lot more tension and a more climactic ending. As it is now, the ending seemed rushed.
I hope you found this review helpful!
ania_star's review
5.0
After all, that happened in the last book Fire and Cinder, Elle and Alec are together again. But nothing stays simple for them, for too long. Alec has a company to save. His parent's reckless leadership has left the company in red and all those people and dwarves are going to be without a job if he doesn't do something. So there is going to be another Glass Slipper Ball. They are hoping that publicity will drive sales up. But they need someone to spread the word so they set up a meeting with a rising streaming star. Only she keeps blowing them off, so they let themselves in, with a little help. :)
Elle is getting pulled into another dimension, and before they can fight the new opponent they have to figure out, who he is and how he fits into the world. :)
These books are so addicting, once you start reading, there is no way to put the book down, till the last page and they always leave you wanting more. :)
The story is very intense, fast-paced, and full of action and kissing time. :)
While I absolutely love the story, I wished the voices were a bit more distinct.
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Elle is getting pulled into another dimension, and before they can fight the new opponent they have to figure out, who he is and how he fits into the world. :)
These books are so addicting, once you start reading, there is no way to put the book down, till the last page and they always leave you wanting more. :)
The story is very intense, fast-paced, and full of action and kissing time. :)
While I absolutely love the story, I wished the voices were a bit more distinct.
received from author
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