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marci_travels's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
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
This book! I had just finished a number of depressing reads and wanted something magical to restore balance. Trefor, the Otherlands spy heard my wish and brought me this book.
The Drowned Woods has everything I like in a fantasy: great world-building, likable characters, a journey with a puzzle or two, and an impossible goal-in this case-a heist.
Loved the Welsh references and language, and the plot twists were just right. The three storylines of the Diviner, the Thief, and the Ironfetch wove together well without giving away the secrets. For me, this was just a solid satisfying read.
The Drowned Woods has everything I like in a fantasy: great world-building, likable characters, a journey with a puzzle or two, and an impossible goal-in this case-a heist.
Loved the Welsh references and language, and the plot twists were just right. The three storylines of the Diviner, the Thief, and the Ironfetch wove together well without giving away the secrets. For me, this was just a solid satisfying read.
phoebe_the_titan_of_prophecy's review against another edition
4.0
not bad, but it was described as a heist novel but nothing heist-y really happened, my favorite character was fane, because he was pretty dope, he was like rouge from x-men, i was pretty sad when his powers disappeared. enjoyable would recommend.
aholland5's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beforeviolets's review against another edition
This book was pretty much exactly what it said on the tin: a YA fantasy heist with Welsh folklore, a bisexual MC, a romantic subplot, and a corgi spy. It was very sweet, a quick read, and walked the well-trodden paths of the classic fantasy heist tropes. I'd recommend this one to folks newer to fantasy stories or teen readers looking for something full of a fun cast of a characters and action-packed plot.
CW: violence, death, character death, drowning, fire, mass deaths, grief, blood, imprisonment, emesis, dead body, poison, child death (past), loss of family (past), child abandonment (past), dismemberment (past), alcohol
CW: violence, death, character death, drowning, fire, mass deaths, grief, blood, imprisonment, emesis, dead body, poison, child death (past), loss of family (past), child abandonment (past), dismemberment (past), alcohol
sophiabunny3's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
maimona's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars.
enjoyed it a lot!
The storytelling is what makes this book 4.5 stars for me.
It's written just like an old folklore story that you can set and read to the children.
Very well-paced, and the setting and characters are made of a prince, a thief, a spymaster, a diviner, and more. Plus the magic.
Loved the different points of view of the characters. we have about three main characters that lead the story.
The characters neither are good nor evil, they are more grey type. they are more like us, they have their good points and bad points and only the decisions they make throughout the story will tell if they are leaning more toward the villain or the hero.✨️
out of all of them, my fav is Fane, I love how his character is designed. he is dangerous and lethal and when he strikes he kills but when you get to know him he is more gentle and kind than anyone else.
the best part is you never know what will happen next.
Highly recommended!
enjoyed it a lot!
The storytelling is what makes this book 4.5 stars for me.
It's written just like an old folklore story that you can set and read to the children.
Very well-paced, and the setting and characters are made of a prince, a thief, a spymaster, a diviner, and more. Plus the magic.
Loved the different points of view of the characters. we have about three main characters that lead the story.
The characters neither are good nor evil, they are more grey type. they are more like us, they have their good points and bad points and only the decisions they make throughout the story will tell if they are leaning more toward the villain or the hero.✨️
out of all of them, my fav is Fane, I love how his character is designed. he is dangerous and lethal and when he strikes he kills but when you get to know him he is more gentle and kind than anyone else.
the best part is you never know what will happen next.
Highly recommended!
chief_cook_and_librarian's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0