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eh1736's review
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Kidnapping
wallflovver's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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
5.0
the journey this book took me on! i cannot believe how time and time again andy sagar manages to surprise me with twists and turns in this series!
there were points in this book that i was thinking, "this is perfectly delightful" THEN the plot unfolds into an unexpected rollercoaster of emotions... though, its never NOT delightful
this kind of cosy fantasy just tickles my brain, it fills me with warmth and relaxation. the setting and the characters are all just wonderful, the little tea related metaphors and idioms make me smile each time
i think yesterday is such a perfectly headstrong and feisty protagonist who is just perfect for girls her age to read about
this was such a brilliant read, and i find myself more and more invested in yesterday and her friends!
i cannot wait for the third book, ESPECIALLY after that ending..
there were points in this book that i was thinking, "this is perfectly delightful" THEN the plot unfolds into an unexpected rollercoaster of emotions... though, its never NOT delightful
this kind of cosy fantasy just tickles my brain, it fills me with warmth and relaxation. the setting and the characters are all just wonderful, the little tea related metaphors and idioms make me smile each time
i think yesterday is such a perfectly headstrong and feisty protagonist who is just perfect for girls her age to read about
this was such a brilliant read, and i find myself more and more invested in yesterday and her friends!
i cannot wait for the third book, ESPECIALLY after that ending..
sammys_shelves's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Oh my goodness! That ending!! I really hope we don't have to wait long for the next in the series!! I thought this was a wonderful sequel to the first book, introducing a bunch of new characters and piecing together a little more of Yesterday's past.
There were some brilliant battle scenes that gave me goosebumps!
There were some brilliant battle scenes that gave me goosebumps!
oddfoxsocks's review
adventurous
funny
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? It's complicated
3.0
professorchloeo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
5.0
bookwitch_92's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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? No
3.75
Content Warnings
This is the second instalment in the series featuring Yesterday Crumb - a tea witch who puts the T, or tea, in attitude - and her magical world. The humans and the the magical world led by the Faerie Queen Aurelian’s and members of her Seelie Court, are on the brink of war. Dwimmerly End and Miss Dumpling are in danger and Yesterday is being blackmailed by her father, Mr Weep, who just so happens to be Lord of the Underworld. Yesterday must win a seemingly impossible contest to resolve the problems and save the magical world. Yep! There is a lot going on for an apprentice tea-witch.
The best thing about this novel for me is the world building. The idea of there being a whole other magical alternate universe hiding in plain sight, veiled only by magical glamours, is so appealing. Sagar knows just how to bring this world to life, with some exquisite use of language.
Themes of prejudice run throughout, with Yesterday struggling to be accepted by the fairy world because of her half human birth. Classed as a ‘neither-nor’, she struggles to find her place in either world and has to find the strength to carve out her own identity. Luckily, she has the support of good friends to help her find self-acceptance.
There is also a backdrop of the human effects on the natural world with mermaids suffering from water pollution and tree dryads struggling because of lack of green spaces. Today’s children will be able to relate well to these issues.
The only drawback for me with this novel was trying to ascertain the age of the target audience. The world and many of its characters are suited to the younger end of the MG age range. However, some of the scenes where Yesterday is arrested, characters are killed and the fight scenes involving knives and guns, may be considered a bit too much for this age group. These scenes, and the themes of discrimination, would definitely be better for a 11+ age, but I’m not sure how many of this age group would relate to some of the fantasy characters.
All in all, I really liked this novel and would definitely recommend to readers who enjoy fantasy. Just proceed with caution on some of the later chapters.
foreverbookwandering's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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? No
4.0
It was so nice to be back in the world of magical tea and Dwimmerly End again.
This is such an escapist read and I really liked how the plot developed, with twists and turns I definitely didn’t see coming! The new characters introduced were great too and I liked their development throughout. The writing is so easy to read and really paints the picture of London through the eyes of magical beings - if only I could really see them on my commute!
“‘Darling, that’s London for you,’ said Miss Dumpling, as Widdershins came over and started politely taking orders. ‘Folk will do anything for their morning coffee.’”
Read if you like tea, badass female main characters and magical competitions.
Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette for an advance e-copy of this book.
This is such an escapist read and I really liked how the plot developed, with twists and turns I definitely didn’t see coming! The new characters introduced were great too and I liked their development throughout. The writing is so easy to read and really paints the picture of London through the eyes of magical beings - if only I could really see them on my commute!
“‘Darling, that’s London for you,’ said Miss Dumpling, as Widdershins came over and started politely taking orders. ‘Folk will do anything for their morning coffee.’”
Read if you like tea, badass female main characters and magical competitions.
Thank you to Netgalley and Hachette for an advance e-copy of this book.
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