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turley's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
5.0
kaebirdie's review against another edition
3.0
I know they're all about the same length but this one ended too early! I still have so many questions.
penguin428's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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
4.5
mackenziesierra's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
readingwmiles's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 Not my favorite book in the series but it was very fun! I really appreciated actual body positivity in a middle grade book. Also the end did make me cry a little. As always, can't wait for the next book in the series hehe
docaphra's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
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? It's complicated
5.0
libraryofdreaming's review against another edition
4.0
3.5 stars rounded up. Thank you so much to Tor and NetGalley for the opportunity to review the new installment in the Wayward Children series! Seanan McGuire returns with yet another fascinating novel about children who fall through magical doors and fall back out again. Old characters return as we have our first look at the eerie sister school to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children.
Reeling from events in previous books, Cora enters Whitethorn Institute in the hope of erasing all memories of her magical travels. There she finds more than she bargained for including a headmaster who is not all that he seems and a returning character from a previous book…
Seanan McGuire’s writing is just as interesting and poetic as ever. I really enjoyed getting to see what happened to some of my fave characters from previous books. I recommend this one to fans of the series but I must confess it’s not my most favorite. It’s just… bleak. Cora goes through so much and experiences so much (unfortunately mundane) cruelty that at a certain point I wanted to yell out, “ENOUGH!”
Thankfully, the ending is satisfying but it’s a bit of a tough read the rest of the time. I guess the overall tone does suit yet another pandemic year… I just hope the next book has a bit more sunshine and ponies (even if they’re hiding sharp teeth).
TW: fatphobia, bullying, mention of child abuse, mind control, suicide attempt, eating disorder, sea monsters, fantasy violence.
Reeling from events in previous books, Cora enters Whitethorn Institute in the hope of erasing all memories of her magical travels. There she finds more than she bargained for including a headmaster who is not all that he seems and a returning character from a previous book…
Seanan McGuire’s writing is just as interesting and poetic as ever. I really enjoyed getting to see what happened to some of my fave characters from previous books. I recommend this one to fans of the series but I must confess it’s not my most favorite. It’s just… bleak. Cora goes through so much and experiences so much (unfortunately mundane) cruelty that at a certain point I wanted to yell out, “ENOUGH!”
Thankfully, the ending is satisfying but it’s a bit of a tough read the rest of the time. I guess the overall tone does suit yet another pandemic year… I just hope the next book has a bit more sunshine and ponies (even if they’re hiding sharp teeth).
TW: fatphobia, bullying, mention of child abuse, mind control, suicide attempt, eating disorder, sea monsters, fantasy violence.
mrsbliss's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
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
4.5
melitta's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
bookatarian97's review against another edition
dark
tense
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
4.5