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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
Schon das Cover dieses Buches hat mich begeistert – ich würde am liebsten sofort meine Koffer packen und dort einziehen, besonders wenn geflügelte Katzen dabei sind.
Das Buch hat das erfüllt, was ich mir erhofft hatte: Es war gemütlich, magisch und herzerwärmend – der perfekte Zufluchtsort. Neben geflügelten Katzen gibt es eine sprechende Spinnenpflanze, einen charmanten Nachbarn, der u. A. Bücherregale baut, köstliche Zimtschnecken und natürlich Marmelade.
Die erste Hälfte des Buches gefiel mir sehr gut. In der zweiten Hälfte wurden größere Themen angesprochen, blieb aber eher oberflächlich. Die Inklusionselemente wirkten etwas aufgesetzt und belehrend.
Trotzdem vermittelte mir die Geschichte das, was ich mir von einer gemütlichen Fantasy-Romanze gewünscht habe:
Eine Mischung Kleinstadtflair, einer spannenden Story, einer süßen, langsamen Romance und found family.
Vielen Dank an NetgalleyDE und fischertorverlag für das Leseexemplar
Das Buch hat das erfüllt, was ich mir erhofft hatte: Es war gemütlich, magisch und herzerwärmend – der perfekte Zufluchtsort. Neben geflügelten Katzen gibt es eine sprechende Spinnenpflanze, einen charmanten Nachbarn, der u. A. Bücherregale baut, köstliche Zimtschnecken und natürlich Marmelade.
Die erste Hälfte des Buches gefiel mir sehr gut. In der zweiten Hälfte wurden größere Themen angesprochen, blieb aber eher oberflächlich. Die Inklusionselemente wirkten etwas aufgesetzt und belehrend.
Trotzdem vermittelte mir die Geschichte das, was ich mir von einer gemütlichen Fantasy-Romanze gewünscht habe:
Eine Mischung Kleinstadtflair, einer spannenden Story, einer süßen, langsamen Romance und found family.
Vielen Dank an NetgalleyDE und fischertorverlag für das Leseexemplar
lighthearted
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
funny
hopeful
relaxing
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
lighthearted
relaxing
slow-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
3 out of 5 stars
The Spellshop is the first book in a trilogy by Sarah Beth Durst. The Spellshop follows Kiela, a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium. A revolution begins in her city, the emperor is killed, and the library is burned down. Kiela and her plant friend Caz were able to escape the fire with their lives and several crates of books. Kiela goes to the only place she can think of, the island where she grew up. The book follows Kiela’s adventures and mishaps on the island.
This book was cute. There were several parts that made me smile. My favorite character was Caz. He sounds like he would be a really fun friend to have. I really enjoyed the banter between Caz and Kiela.
One complaint that I have about this book is that it feels very YA and not in a good way. I know the book is not characterized as YA but it feels that way.
The Spellshop is the first book in a trilogy by Sarah Beth Durst. The Spellshop follows Kiela, a librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium. A revolution begins in her city, the emperor is killed, and the library is burned down. Kiela and her plant friend Caz were able to escape the fire with their lives and several crates of books. Kiela goes to the only place she can think of, the island where she grew up. The book follows Kiela’s adventures and mishaps on the island.
This book was cute. There were several parts that made me smile. My favorite character was Caz. He sounds like he would be a really fun friend to have. I really enjoyed the banter between Caz and Kiela.
One complaint that I have about this book is that it feels very YA and not in a good way. I know the book is not characterized as YA but it feels that way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Emotional abuse, Fire/Fire injury
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
This felt like reading a hug.