Reviews

The Shadow Moth by Francesca Gibbons

a_robin_reads's review against another edition

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Review:

Just not for me

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Review previously placed on my blog:

I did not finish The shadow moth by Francesca Gibbons. This is the first book in the A clock of stars series. I listened to the audiobook. 

I just didn't like this. I didn't like the setting, didn't really care for the characters and it was also very long, so couldn't be bothered to finish it. 

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librarianlayla's review against another edition

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring mysterious sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

A fantastic magical story filled with adventure. I did struggle to fall in love with many of the characters, which was a shame. The world itself was beautifully constructed and I adored the story, I just hoped for more from the characters who at times just fell a little short for me.

I do look forward to the sequel though and what will happen.

Fans of twisted fairytale's, Alice In Wonderland-esque vibes and little girls being the hero's - this book is for you.

ink_on_trees's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring lighthearted reflective 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? Yes

5.0

lmaccabee's review against another edition

adventurous fast-paced

4.0

mekeisha's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense 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? Yes

4.0

ckjmar's review against another edition

slow-paced

3.0

lindakat's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 Stars - really wish Goodreads would do half stars.
Anything billed as like Alice in Wonderland or portal fantasy I'll totally pick up, when it's both I know I have to read it.
This book did not disappoint, the characters were whimsical and charming, the plot line adventurous and the lessons learnt along the way were truly poignant. My only upset is how ‘real’ everything was which sounds ridiculous because I’m usually complaining that character responses aren’t realistic enough. Bear with me though, to me one of the beautiful things about Alice in Wonderland is the sweet whimsy, this book lacked that a little. Although there were glorious troll like creatures and moths that you could rely on, on any day of the week and a literary of nods towards fairy tales, the repercussions were real.
There was no time loop and that was scary AF.
To be that mother… the grandmother, hell even the BF… I couldn’t even imagine.

katebug's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 or 3 stars? I'm not really sure how I feel about this. I didn't really care for the characters, however, I was sort of intrigued by the story and the ending was decent.

tammie_2207's review against another edition

3.0

Read- January 2021
- This was my first read of this year and I kind of wish my first book had been something else. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed this book. I just didn't love it.

10lewis2011's review against another edition

adventurous hopeful mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A

4.25