Reviews

A Far Wilder Magic by Allison Saft

sustainably_lucia's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional medium-paced

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

4.75

I really liked this book. The prose was beautiful and was totally sucked into the world and the story. It was sad and also beautiful. It felt relevant to today’s societal issues even though it was set in a fantasy-ish world. It explored the themes of what it means to love and be loved, to pursue your dreams even when they don’t make sense and it feels like the world is against you, and to fight for justice and freedom in an unjust and oppressive world.

timitsut's review against another edition

challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious reflective 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

I loved this book in a way I can barely put into words. It's the phantastical answer of why I'm majoring in a Social Science. On top of that; the imagery of the forest and countryside of Wickdon, the perfect mirroring of historic tensions.... it feels like I have been waiting for this book. 

floatwiththesticks's review against another edition

1.0

I never liked the girl; I liked the boy…until he started liking the girl. WHY WAS THE ROMANCE SO DULL!? I swear, if I have to read “her smile was almost enough to undo him” one more time. Where was the chemistry, where were the plot twists, why wasn’t there more made of the relationship with her mother at the end (WAY more interesting than the extremely predictable, eye-rolling, gushy YA fest), why did the ending give me nothiiiiiing?? All that build up for what bro.

1.5⭐️
(Maybe I need to read something more gay lol)

marlozoe's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced

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

4.5

jeslo's review against another edition

hopeful mysterious

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

riley_2502's review against another edition

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

I'm reviewing this so long after I finished bc I was too lazy to do it. I probably would've rated it higher right after I finished but I haven't found it to be very memorable/stick with me very much. the story was pretty good, the hunt was interesting and a fun idea. I wish the magic was a little more delved into, it was pretty surface and a little confusing bc I couldn't really tell how it worked. I liked the main characters and was rooting for them too but im ngl I dont remember that much about my specific feelings about them lol. overall I enjoyed this audiobook! it was a pleasant story but not a super ultra love for me 

dizzyappealam's review against another edition

2.75

Predicable, normal plot. 

eponineeurydice's review against another edition

4.0

3.5 stars, rounded up. Hoo boy... it's been so long since I had a 5 star read I swear! I'm starting to think this is a me problem... I'm so sad that this book didn't land for me. But I'll focus on the shining star of this book: the beautiful writing. The vibes are seriously pique and I just was so enveloped in Saft's gorgeous style! The characters were okay but I couldn't connect to Wes for some reason... and I found myself frustrated that I was taking so long to read it and couldn't move on to another book... I couldn't connect with the plot or the romance for the most part. Maybe I'll reread later! Still a good read though!

tararhiannon's review against another edition

adventurous emotional hopeful 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

allyreadstoomuch's review against another edition

5.0

I really liked this one. Great for fans of Ava Reid and a truly endearing story