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cmason101's review
5.0
This was such a good book. I had been in such a reading slump and this book took me right out of it. I love the characters and the story. It all together really captivated me. I’m looking forward to more books!
ceredonia's review
4.0
4.5*.
Predictable, easy story, but I got sucked in. Marked down half star because it's too short!! I did like the shorter length overall, as it moved swiftly and easily through the story and journeys. I wish it'd been another fifty pages or so at least, just for a little more time with Wren and the twins.
Predictable, easy story, but I got sucked in. Marked down half star because it's too short!! I did like the shorter length overall, as it moved swiftly and easily through the story and journeys. I wish it'd been another fifty pages or so at least, just for a little more time with Wren and the twins.
vishreads's review
2.0
dnf this @ 20%
i was expecting something more and im not a fan of instalove etc. plus the dialogue between julia and eytan was boring and they lacked chemistry. i was really looking forward to reading this book but ultimately i was let down :/
i was expecting something more and im not a fan of instalove etc. plus the dialogue between julia and eytan was boring and they lacked chemistry. i was really looking forward to reading this book but ultimately i was let down :/
ronnierare's review
4.0
A quick and enjoyable queer fantasy novel. The main character is very sweet and innocent and it's a good coming of age story with a bi main character.
bpop's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Blood, Child death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Confinement, and Death
theislandalien's review
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? Yes
4.0
gabriele_queerbookdom's review
4.0
DRC directly provided by the author in exchange for an honest review.
Representation: bisexual white protagonist, Black secondary character, queer tertiary characters, tertiary characters of colour.
Content Warning: mentions of child death, attempted rape, grief, violence, death, misogyny, homophobia.
The Wall by Sarah Jane Singer is a splendidly captivating fantasy novel about self-discovery, freedom, family and love.
Julia has lived her whole life behind the unclimbable Wall her father built, but once he is called away because of his expertise as a navigator, she finally runs away to start a journey of introspection and new experiences, accompanied by her inseparable pet lion.
I really enjoyed reading The Wall as Singer crafted a world full of marvellous imagery and places, which could be the starting point of other fantastic spin-off adventures and I am hoping it will because I can absolutely say I would love to know more about it, its legends and magic and the people who lived and live in it.
The story had a nice pace, the right amount of adventures, love and mysteries to be solved and some very intriguing characters (although the story focuses mainly on two people, the side characters are so fascinating and I reckon they are very deserving of their own stories, especially the twins). I am not a fan of the insta-love and the way the protagonist agrees so easily to let Eytan, the deuteragonist and main love interest, show her all the places she had only thought of before her escape, but nonetheless I still very much liked this novel; it even managed to surprise me a couple of times and I always appreciate surprises in books.
The Wall by Sarah Jane Singer is definitely worthy of a read, particularly if you are looking for a short novel with thrilling adventures and a book that is able to create such beautiful mental images while reading.
Representation: bisexual white protagonist, Black secondary character, queer tertiary characters, tertiary characters of colour.
Content Warning: mentions of child death, attempted rape, grief, violence, death, misogyny, homophobia.
The Wall by Sarah Jane Singer is a splendidly captivating fantasy novel about self-discovery, freedom, family and love.
Julia has lived her whole life behind the unclimbable Wall her father built, but once he is called away because of his expertise as a navigator, she finally runs away to start a journey of introspection and new experiences, accompanied by her inseparable pet lion.
I really enjoyed reading The Wall as Singer crafted a world full of marvellous imagery and places, which could be the starting point of other fantastic spin-off adventures and I am hoping it will because I can absolutely say I would love to know more about it, its legends and magic and the people who lived and live in it.
The story had a nice pace, the right amount of adventures, love and mysteries to be solved and some very intriguing characters (although the story focuses mainly on two people, the side characters are so fascinating and I reckon they are very deserving of their own stories, especially the twins). I am not a fan of the insta-love and the way the protagonist agrees so easily to let Eytan, the deuteragonist and main love interest, show her all the places she had only thought of before her escape, but nonetheless I still very much liked this novel; it even managed to surprise me a couple of times and I always appreciate surprises in books.
The Wall by Sarah Jane Singer is definitely worthy of a read, particularly if you are looking for a short novel with thrilling adventures and a book that is able to create such beautiful mental images while reading.
caitlin42's review
5.0
A lyrical fantasy novel with a lovable cast of characters, perfect for fans of Naomi Novik.
moondoodle's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
I read a pre-publishing version of this book. I cannot express just how much I adored it. It is a beautiful story of a girl who grew up in an isolated fairy tale discovering the world and her place in it.
The voice used perfectly illustrates the character arcs as characters change and grow. Each character has hidden depths and the ultimate unraveling of the mystery is bot.h fascinating and extremely moving.
I loved every second of reading this book and never wanted to put it down.
Will recommend to anyone who wants to hear new kinds of stories in fantasy literature, and unique voices of authors.
Support indie writers!!!!
The voice used perfectly illustrates the character arcs as characters change and grow. Each character has hidden depths and the ultimate unraveling of the mystery is bot.h fascinating and extremely moving.
I loved every second of reading this book and never wanted to put it down.
Will recommend to anyone who wants to hear new kinds of stories in fantasy literature, and unique voices of authors.
Support indie writers!!!!
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