Reviews

Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore

firefly8041's review against another edition

3.0

3.5. At first I thought I didn't like it, but it grew on me. The chapters from Lovisa's point of view were much better than those of Bitterblue and Giddon, who I found pretty one-dimensional

curban's review against another edition

adventurous dark mysterious 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

4.0

krenglish's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted reflective medium-paced

3.75

taidertotz's review against another edition

3.0

Audiobook - simple characters & story, felt very YA, enjoyed some parts but not as magical or captivating as others in the series

kayleemathews's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

lovisareads's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

mguy27's review against another edition

4.0

Wow! I really enjoyed this return to the Graceling Realm! I always loved Bitterblue and seeing her growth as Queen was delightful. The return of beloved characters was well balanced with new characters. The expansion of the world is also fantastic, with new lands that fit well with the rest of the world but have their own unique twists. Overall I really love this book!

sarai_te's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny mysterious sad 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

4.75

The exploration of a young person realizing the extents and impacts of their parents' abuse was very well-done, without the abuse being unnecessarily graphic. I also thoroughly enjoyed the comic relief from the telepathic animals, especially the fox. It was much needed in an otherwise heavy book, and I feel like it really made the story shine.

oliviawaligorski's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

slow at first but LOVED it after that!

bri_lliantlybookishef669's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0