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mbenzz's review against another edition
5.0
The worst thing about this book is that it's over, and I don't have another installment to follow up with. I truly believe I could read about the Wayward Children and their doors and adventures forever, and never get tired of them.
I want to know more...what happens to them all, what were all their worlds like when they went through their individual doors, what happened to them while they were there, what were their worlds like BEFORE they found their doors?
This is such an amazing series, and Seanan McGuire writes absolutely beautifully. There's nothing forced, or overworked...it's some of the best writing I've ever read. I absolutely cannot WAIT for book 4. In the meantime, I think I'll dive into some of her other books...even if they don't have charming children, a magical school and Fairytale worlds.
I want to know more...what happens to them all, what were all their worlds like when they went through their individual doors, what happened to them while they were there, what were their worlds like BEFORE they found their doors?
This is such an amazing series, and Seanan McGuire writes absolutely beautifully. There's nothing forced, or overworked...it's some of the best writing I've ever read. I absolutely cannot WAIT for book 4. In the meantime, I think I'll dive into some of her other books...even if they don't have charming children, a magical school and Fairytale worlds.
thatssoleo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
lyrcheylap's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
calypso7's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
dowryofbooks's review against another edition
2.0
2 / 5 stars
Sigh... I’m so frustrated with how short these books are because all I can think about is how much better it could be if there was more. Seanan McGuire sets each of these books up with so much story to be told and I feel like we only get a fraction. The nonsense worlds especially need more detail and explanation for me to grasp, personally.
The representation in this series if phenomenal and all of these characters seem to have great personalities, but yet again there isn’t enough time to connect to them to care about them or the plot or what happens to them.
In the past two books I did feel a little more connected with the characters and the story which is why I’m dropping this one to a 2 star, because I just couldn’t make myself care while reading this.
Clearly from the rave reviews, this is a me issue. I see why this series is so beloved. I might have to call it a day and say that this series isn’t for me. I love a lot of character work and world building in my fantasy and I feel like this series lacks that.
You might catch me reading In An Absent Dream though, because I’m very curious to see why that one is so hyped.
Sigh... I’m so frustrated with how short these books are because all I can think about is how much better it could be if there was more. Seanan McGuire sets each of these books up with so much story to be told and I feel like we only get a fraction. The nonsense worlds especially need more detail and explanation for me to grasp, personally.
The representation in this series if phenomenal and all of these characters seem to have great personalities, but yet again there isn’t enough time to connect to them to care about them or the plot or what happens to them.
In the past two books I did feel a little more connected with the characters and the story which is why I’m dropping this one to a 2 star, because I just couldn’t make myself care while reading this.
Clearly from the rave reviews, this is a me issue. I see why this series is so beloved. I might have to call it a day and say that this series isn’t for me. I love a lot of character work and world building in my fantasy and I feel like this series lacks that.
You might catch me reading In An Absent Dream though, because I’m very curious to see why that one is so hyped.
tiaschmidt's review against another edition
3.0
Since I ADORED the first two books, this one being 3-stars feels disappointing. But 3-stars is still a good book so idk why I'm freaking out about it! I think the eerie, spooky, dark elements I ate up in the first two weren't really there with this one. It felt a little too whimsical for me (I'm clearly more of a logical world type of girlie) and the plot was also a little scrambled.
Obviously continuing on in the series regardless, but this one is certainly my least favorite.
Obviously continuing on in the series regardless, but this one is certainly my least favorite.
moonylea's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? Yes
4.0
bookishgingerjo's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
cheye13's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
I'm still finding my footing in this series, but I think reading them so far apart may be doing them a disservice. They are excellent and perfect and beautifully wonderful as I read them, but completely dissolve from my brain once I close the covers. I enjoy the ensemble casts and think the books have lovely and important messages, but I feel like I should maybe be taking more away from them than I do.