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aaronburrdefender's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
beastreader's review against another edition
4.0
If you are a fan of folk lore tales than you need to check out this book. It is about a changeling. I have read several books on this subject but I have to say this is in my top three favorites. What I loved the most about this book is how author, Mary stayed close to the real legends of stories about changelings and other folk lore. Some of the other books that I have read on this subject were a bit more "fictional".
Mollie's compassion towards Guest was kind. It showed that love can be found in even the "ugliest" of things. In addition, Guest's ability to adapt and learn to be good made him more than just a changeling. It brought me the reader closer to him.
I could not stop reading this book. I was transported on the journey with Mollie as she went in search of her stolen brother. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
Mollie's compassion towards Guest was kind. It showed that love can be found in even the "ugliest" of things. In addition, Guest's ability to adapt and learn to be good made him more than just a changeling. It brought me the reader closer to him.
I could not stop reading this book. I was transported on the journey with Mollie as she went in search of her stolen brother. I look forward to reading more books from this author.
esw_reads's review against another edition
4.0
It started really boring, bit it picked up pace once Madog was introduced. After that, I loved the story. I love Guest's character, and sincerely hope that Mollie gives him a better name. I hate the character of Thomas, and although he's her brother, I didn't care for him throughout the entire story.
This book is a 50/50 for me, there were a lot of good parts, but also a lot of bad ones. I wish Madog were on the story more, because at the pointed he was in the story, I just couldn't put it down.
This book is a 50/50 for me, there were a lot of good parts, but also a lot of bad ones. I wish Madog were on the story more, because at the pointed he was in the story, I just couldn't put it down.
elfqueenvik's review against another edition
3.0
Final review: 3.5
This was the first Mary Downing Hahn book I have ever read. The story, plot and atmosphere where well written. I really like the portrayal of the fae in this book and the various elements from fae lore. The only thing I didn't not like was the main character Mollie, 100% of everything bad happens because she refuses to listen to others. She repeatedly ignored any lesson she has previously learned. Madog and Guest where my favorites and the rest of the characters where ok.
Junior fiction can be hit or miss for me, but I would recommend this if you like stories surrounding fae.
This was the first Mary Downing Hahn book I have ever read. The story, plot and atmosphere where well written. I really like the portrayal of the fae in this book and the various elements from fae lore. The only thing I didn't not like was the main character Mollie, 100% of everything bad happens because she refuses to listen to others. She repeatedly ignored any lesson she has previously learned. Madog and Guest where my favorites and the rest of the characters where ok.
Junior fiction can be hit or miss for me, but I would recommend this if you like stories surrounding fae.
shellysbookcorner's review against another edition
3.0
"I received a review copy from Amazon Vine and voluntarily provided an honest review. This does not affect the opinion of the book or the content of the review."
First time reading this author and she can definitely write a story. The description was very vivid and it felt like I was along side the characters which I enjoyed. The main character, Mollie, annoyed me since she kept making the same mistakes over and over after she was warned. I know she is a kid but come on. You have to smarten up. I like the message of not judging someone because they are different and to treat people with kindness. I think kids will enjoy this book a lot especially since Halloween is coming and it has a spooky vibe.
First time reading this author and she can definitely write a story. The description was very vivid and it felt like I was along side the characters which I enjoyed. The main character, Mollie, annoyed me since she kept making the same mistakes over and over after she was warned. I know she is a kid but come on. You have to smarten up. I like the message of not judging someone because they are different and to treat people with kindness. I think kids will enjoy this book a lot especially since Halloween is coming and it has a spooky vibe.
abundance_of_fiction's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0