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3.64 AVERAGE
3.64 AVERAGE
This was actually better the second time* around, since I understood it better. :)
* re-reading as prep for second volume
* re-reading as prep for second volume
This was a DNF last year -
I barely don’t finish books, unless it’s an audiobook. That being said - this wasn’t it for me. I bailed around 32% because it was too monotonous. I’m going to give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️ based on the average ratings and the fact that I didn’t finish it, so it’s neutral to me.
I barely don’t finish books, unless it’s an audiobook. That being said - this wasn’t it for me. I bailed around 32% because it was too monotonous. I’m going to give it ⭐️⭐️⭐️ based on the average ratings and the fact that I didn’t finish it, so it’s neutral to me.
I really liked the setting and whole vibes of this book - a creepy almost sentient forest that can only be tamed through blood and sacrifice. The writing and descriptions of everything were great and I could really imagine the Wilderwood. I liked the fact that its a mixture of a Red Riding Hood/Beauty and The Beast retelling too, it's an unusual combination but I thought it worked well. It really does read like a fairytale.
For some reason though I just didn't love it. There's not many main characters but I just connect to any of them and the romance between Red and Eammon fell flat for me too. The writing was a bit repetitive at times as well which was annoying. Even though i wasn't obsessed with the book I still read it pretty fast and had a good time.
For some reason though I just didn't love it. There's not many main characters but I just connect to any of them and the romance between Red and Eammon fell flat for me too. The writing was a bit repetitive at times as well which was annoying. Even though i wasn't obsessed with the book I still read it pretty fast and had a good time.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I have a love and hate relationship with this book. It’s difficult to rate and difficult to review. It started off amazing and then went boring and amazing and boring and the cycle continued and continued like that throughout the book and it was very frustrating
This book was definitely bloody and brutal which was unexpected but the whole magic system was unique and interesting even if the characters weren’t really something I could connect with the plot reeled me back in.
The fairytale aspects were wonderful with hints of retellings throughout the book was great and a nice surprise.
The book was a lot different than I expected it to be but I’m glad I managed to finish reading it without DNFIng it
If your a fan of slow burn plots with a lot of talking and information this book is for you
It does have exciting wood monster elements but this book I believe is mainly just the story build up for hopefully an even better second book? Maybe? Who knows the epilogue has left me very intrigued
Spoiler alert
This book was definitely bloody and brutal which was unexpected but the whole magic system was unique and interesting even if the characters weren’t really something I could connect with the plot reeled me back in.
The fairytale aspects were wonderful with hints of retellings throughout the book was great and a nice surprise.
The book was a lot different than I expected it to be but I’m glad I managed to finish reading it without DNFIng it
If your a fan of slow burn plots with a lot of talking and information this book is for you
It does have exciting wood monster elements but this book I believe is mainly just the story build up for hopefully an even better second book? Maybe? Who knows the epilogue has left me very intrigued
Spoiler alert
adventurous
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
Disappointed! Writing is too repetitive and overly lyrical. Magic is confusing and vague. Characters and romance are flat. Interludes are boring.
dark
tense
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Neverah is the First Daughter, destined for the throne. Redarys is the Second Daughter, destined to be sent to the wolf of the Wilderwood, in hopes that he will free the Five Kings who have been trapped there for centuries. Despite her sacrifice, little information is given as to why this tradition has kept on going and where the other Second Daughters have gone on at first.
Eammon (the wolf) doesn't tell Redarys what she's supposed to do with herself once she gets there. As in, he doesn't sacrifice her, for some reason, and they get married through a ceremony involving hair, and then eventually love each other, all while cutting themselves because the Wilderwood likes their tasty blood, but they never sanitize the wounds. I guess infections magically go away in this world?! Wow, what a cool place.
Red rambles a LOT, because what else are you supposed to do with yourself in the middle of a haunted forest while you miss your twin sister?
Then we get to the swearing. They'll say "fuck" and "shit" alongside "kings" and "shadows". Can someone please explain this to me?! My inquiring linguist mind would like some background word information here. I guess romance-fantasy of this type isn't for me. I get being all hot and bothered for any guy that'll give you a small dose of attention in an isolated, possessed, insane forest, but why does that have to take up SO MANY pages?!
Okay, I'm off to read about fundamentalist, private Christian colleges now, this book was/is WEIRD.
Eammon (the wolf) doesn't tell Redarys what she's supposed to do with herself once she gets there. As in, he doesn't sacrifice her, for some reason, and they get married through a ceremony involving hair, and then eventually love each other, all while cutting themselves because the Wilderwood likes their tasty blood, but they never sanitize the wounds. I guess infections magically go away in this world?! Wow, what a cool place.
Red rambles a LOT, because what else are you supposed to do with yourself in the middle of a haunted forest while you miss your twin sister?
Then we get to the swearing. They'll say "fuck" and "shit" alongside "kings" and "shadows". Can someone please explain this to me?! My inquiring linguist mind would like some background word information here. I guess romance-fantasy of this type isn't for me. I get being all hot and bothered for any guy that'll give you a small dose of attention in an isolated, possessed, insane forest, but why does that have to take up SO MANY pages?!
Okay, I'm off to read about fundamentalist, private Christian colleges now, this book was/is WEIRD.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated