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hugbandit7's review against another edition
4.0
I think they described it best - It’s Pirates of Penzance meets Princess Bride. I found it to be quite funny but with a historic feel (since it is obviously set in the past). In fact, it sort of seemed like it could be made into a play, guess it is that Pirates of Penzance fee.
definitely a fun read and worth picking up!
***I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
definitely a fun read and worth picking up!
***I was given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review***
melissadegraffbooks's review against another edition
4.0
Very light and fanciful. I listened to this on audiobook and had a little trouble keeping all the characters straight, but still a fun story. 3.5 stars
kimber_reads's review against another edition
3.0
This was a fun fairytale for younger readers. The story was fun and had lots of fairytale elements like pirates, mermaids, genies, fairies and all those fun creatures. It was entertaining and sweet.
There were multiple story lines that converged at the end. I liked how it all came together and how the stories were all intertwined. However, listening to the audiobook, I had a hard time keeping track of all the different characters and storylines, especially when the main storyline was pushed to tell the story of a new character. It probably would’ve been less confusing if I read the book instead of listening to it.
There were also multiple romantic pairings and that was fun. It didn’t quite work out the way I thought it would but everyone got their happy ending which I enjoyed.
I liked the overall theme that love and a strong relationship are more precious than gold and treasure. Love is the true treasure. I really appreciated that the characters chose to give up worldly possessions for love. It’s a sweet theme.
Overall I think it’s a fun and sweet fairytale and is great for younger readers.
There were multiple story lines that converged at the end. I liked how it all came together and how the stories were all intertwined. However, listening to the audiobook, I had a hard time keeping track of all the different characters and storylines, especially when the main storyline was pushed to tell the story of a new character. It probably would’ve been less confusing if I read the book instead of listening to it.
There were also multiple romantic pairings and that was fun. It didn’t quite work out the way I thought it would but everyone got their happy ending which I enjoyed.
I liked the overall theme that love and a strong relationship are more precious than gold and treasure. Love is the true treasure. I really appreciated that the characters chose to give up worldly possessions for love. It’s a sweet theme.
Overall I think it’s a fun and sweet fairytale and is great for younger readers.
katherina_lei's review against another edition
3.0
It was a bit odd amd sometimes it jumped around so much it could be hard to follow, but overall I liked it. I enjoyed seeing the different sub-stories.
monniebiloney's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
A great Sequel to Eventide! DO NOT READ THIS BOOK WITHOUT READING EVENTIDE. This book contains spoilers and many references to Eventide and takes place 3 months after the events of eventide.
THIS is also NOT a romantic Fantasy (Thank God, I was actually a little scared to pick this up).
This is a comedy adventure first and foremost. Romance may be the motivation behind most of the characters actions, but it has nothing to do with the plot.
This is a story about a young man whose like 14 and wants to be a pirate, a bard who wants to get payed for matchmaking, a girl whoes pride is scorned after her fiance diches town, a con-woman trying to make a quick buck and mess around with their ex boyfriend, a man searching for his lover who is a djinni, a woodsman in a toxic relationship with a dryad, and a rich girl who wants a baby boy for a boyfriend.
Did I just list a bunch of characters? yes, yes I did. As the plot of this book is "what are these characters Doing!!?!?"
If you want something similar, I would recommend Durarara, (and Baccano to a lesser extent), a series about characters doing crazy things for love.
THIS is also NOT a romantic Fantasy (Thank God, I was actually a little scared to pick this up).
This is a comedy adventure first and foremost. Romance may be the motivation behind most of the characters actions, but it has nothing to do with the plot.
This is a story about a young man whose like 14 and wants to be a pirate, a bard who wants to get payed for matchmaking, a girl whoes pride is scorned after her fiance diches town, a con-woman trying to make a quick buck and mess around with their ex boyfriend, a man searching for his lover who is a djinni, a woodsman in a toxic relationship with a dryad, and a rich girl who wants a baby boy for a boyfriend.
Did I just list a bunch of characters? yes, yes I did. As the plot of this book is "what are these characters Doing!!?!?"
If you want something similar, I would recommend Durarara, (and Baccano to a lesser extent), a series about characters doing crazy things for love.
Content Warnings
Minor: Kidnapping, Colonisation, Toxic relationship, and Gaslighting
kelseyleblanc08's review against another edition
4.0
This book was just so fun. There are so many different story lines and characters that there is never a dull moment but I never felt overwhelmed by the story. It was witty and I laughed out loud several times. Once I started reading it I did not want to put it down.
Percival Taylor is off to fulfill his destiny when he leaves Eventide to become a pirate. What he doesn't know is that the Dragons Bard already has it planned out for him. This book takes us through his adventure to find out who he truly is with a few twists along the way. I loved the side story lines, especially the one about Professor Nick-Nack and the bottle. The world was just so inventive and the whole story tied together well. There were some cliches but that is part of what gave it such charm. So glad I picked this up.
Percival Taylor is off to fulfill his destiny when he leaves Eventide to become a pirate. What he doesn't know is that the Dragons Bard already has it planned out for him. This book takes us through his adventure to find out who he truly is with a few twists along the way. I loved the side story lines, especially the one about Professor Nick-Nack and the bottle. The world was just so inventive and the whole story tied together well. There were some cliches but that is part of what gave it such charm. So glad I picked this up.
hannasnowmueller's review against another edition
2.0
This felt half-baked. More accurately, it felt like a bunch of different stories cobbled into one. Everything was too cartoonist for my taste and I could never really care about the characters because only 2 of them seemed remotely real. It would have been better as separate short stories or something similar but having them all together was just so rushed and unconvincing. There was just too much going on for me to care about any of it.
melaniebopp's review against another edition
4.0
Full review on AAR - http://www.likesbooks.com/cgi-bin/bookReview.pl?BookReviewId=9650
Fantasy and fairy tales - what’s not to like? I am a fan of fairy tale adaptations, and though this book isn’t really a retold fairy tale or classic, it has the same feel to the plot as some of Shakespeare’s works, and some of the same characteristics as stories like Aladdin or Cinderella (or The Princess Bride, though I’m not sure how many people think of that as a classic other than myself).
kelseyleblanc812's review against another edition
4.0
This book was just so fun. There are so many different story lines and characters that there is never a dull moment but I never felt overwhelmed by the story. It was witty and I laughed out loud several times. Once I started reading it I did not want to put it down.
Percival Taylor is off to fulfill his destiny when he leaves Eventide to become a pirate. What he doesn't know is that the Dragons Bard already has it planned out for him. This book takes us through his adventure to find out who he truly is with a few twists along the way. I loved the side story lines, especially the one about Professor Nick-Nack and the bottle. The world was just so inventive and the whole story tied together well. There were some cliches but that is part of what gave it such charm. So glad I picked this up.
Percival Taylor is off to fulfill his destiny when he leaves Eventide to become a pirate. What he doesn't know is that the Dragons Bard already has it planned out for him. This book takes us through his adventure to find out who he truly is with a few twists along the way. I loved the side story lines, especially the one about Professor Nick-Nack and the bottle. The world was just so inventive and the whole story tied together well. There were some cliches but that is part of what gave it such charm. So glad I picked this up.
missprint's review against another edition
2.0
2.5
This wants to be as awesome as The Princess Bride but doesn't quite make it. Entertaining nevertheless.
This wants to be as awesome as The Princess Bride but doesn't quite make it. Entertaining nevertheless.
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