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cmitchell2781's review against another edition
4.0
This book surprised me. I was really looking forward to reading it, and it's not that it disappointed, I just felt like it left me wanting more. There where parts of the book that didn't quite fill out story-wise for more, and I would have liked to go into those in more depth.
Overall, the premise of the book was so interesting and I'm so glad that I read this book. The writing is whimsical and actually so full of descriptive details that I could easily imagine myself in this world, as if I was the one walking through the autumn court after a Fae prince.
I would be really interested to see if the author continues this world in future books.
Overall, the premise of the book was so interesting and I'm so glad that I read this book. The writing is whimsical and actually so full of descriptive details that I could easily imagine myself in this world, as if I was the one walking through the autumn court after a Fae prince.
I would be really interested to see if the author continues this world in future books.
kate_luttrell's review against another edition
3.0
A 17-year-old girl meets and falls in love with a 500+ year old fairy. Lovely
lbarsk's review against another edition
4.0
Aw I had a lot of fun with this! I'm here for Fair Folk/Fairy mythology, I'm here for "broody dudes who have hearts of gold," and I'm DEFINITELY here for capable lady heroes with stubborn streaks. Plus, Rogerson's prose made for really lovely reading.
I've seen some criticism in reviews on Goodreads that things happened "too quickly" in the book--be it the romance or the plot advancement--and that there was too much "traveling" to be enjoyable. I can definitely see why people feel that way, and of course everyone's going to like different kinds of stories! But to me, it felt appropriately "fairytale-esque" for the plot and romance to move so fast, and all kinds of "travel" happens in most of the fairytales I'm familiar with, so that didn't seem out of place either. If a central plot point of the book is "fair folk and mortals can't fall in love," well, you kind of have to have your characters fall in love to advance the plot.
Actually, this book REALLY reminded me of a Miyazaki movie and the way pacing/storytelling works in Miyazaki's worlds. Plot points happen FAST and characters form deep connections PRETTY QUICKLY and it doesn't seem out of place at all. I would love to Studio Ghibli adapt this book; I think they'd do an amazing job with what Rogerson has written. I haven't read the novel version of Howl's Moving Castle so I can't speak to that, but this book gave me A LOT of Miyazaki Movie Howl's Moving Castle vibes, and I love that movie so I'm sure that helped me enjoy the book a ton.
Finally, I think Rogerson's take on the Fair Folk/Fairy World is a fresh one -- her concept is that fairies can't do "Craft," aka like any human tasks at all. They can't write, can't cook, can't sew, can't paint (which is Isobel's Craft), and as such they rely on mortals to do that work for them. That premise is what interested me in the novel in the first place, and Rogerson's exploration of these rules held up as interesting throughout the book.
I've seen some criticism in reviews on Goodreads that things happened "too quickly" in the book--be it the romance or the plot advancement--and that there was too much "traveling" to be enjoyable. I can definitely see why people feel that way, and of course everyone's going to like different kinds of stories! But to me, it felt appropriately "fairytale-esque" for the plot and romance to move so fast, and all kinds of "travel" happens in most of the fairytales I'm familiar with, so that didn't seem out of place either. If a central plot point of the book is "fair folk and mortals can't fall in love," well, you kind of have to have your characters fall in love to advance the plot.
Actually, this book REALLY reminded me of a Miyazaki movie and the way pacing/storytelling works in Miyazaki's worlds. Plot points happen FAST and characters form deep connections PRETTY QUICKLY and it doesn't seem out of place at all. I would love to Studio Ghibli adapt this book; I think they'd do an amazing job with what Rogerson has written. I haven't read the novel version of Howl's Moving Castle so I can't speak to that, but this book gave me A LOT of Miyazaki Movie Howl's Moving Castle vibes, and I love that movie so I'm sure that helped me enjoy the book a ton.
Finally, I think Rogerson's take on the Fair Folk/Fairy World is a fresh one -- her concept is that fairies can't do "Craft," aka like any human tasks at all. They can't write, can't cook, can't sew, can't paint (which is Isobel's Craft), and as such they rely on mortals to do that work for them. That premise is what interested me in the novel in the first place, and Rogerson's exploration of these rules held up as interesting throughout the book.
jyeetreads's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 stars
Read in one sitting/a beautiful YA read and exactly was I was looking for regarding fluff and entertainment factors.
I loved the writing style and the true fairytale feel! The main con I would say was the ending, which was surprisingly “practical”!given the fairytale nature of the story, so like Cindy said in her review, I was expecting- and wanting- more fluff mainly near the end of the book haha. In other words, the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I’d wanted it to be and left a lot of loose ends, which could make for a nice second book if the author ever decided too. Nevertheless, a great adventure to escape into for sure! And had some surprising beautiful quotes and rumination on mortality and the beauty of life that I enjoyed.
Overall, a highly enjoyable winter read :) I really had fun reading this with a nice iced latte at the coffee shop during the day and then later in the living room under some Christmas lights!
Read in one sitting/a beautiful YA read and exactly was I was looking for regarding fluff and entertainment factors.
I loved the writing style and the true fairytale feel! The main con I would say was the ending, which was surprisingly “practical”!given the fairytale nature of the story, so like Cindy said in her review, I was expecting- and wanting- more fluff mainly near the end of the book haha. In other words, the ending wasn’t as satisfying as I’d wanted it to be and left a lot of loose ends, which could make for a nice second book if the author ever decided too. Nevertheless, a great adventure to escape into for sure! And had some surprising beautiful quotes and rumination on mortality and the beauty of life that I enjoyed.
Overall, a highly enjoyable winter read :) I really had fun reading this with a nice iced latte at the coffee shop during the day and then later in the living room under some Christmas lights!
sarahp85's review against another edition
5.0
This was perfect ❤
So beautifully written and the story was everything I love in fantasy/ya books
I could read a thousand more books written like this and never get bored
Also, a lot of people compare it to SJM books which is why I didn't pick it up for forever as I'm not a fan of her writing but OMG this is better on all levels
So beautifully written and the story was everything I love in fantasy/ya books
I could read a thousand more books written like this and never get bored
Also, a lot of people compare it to SJM books which is why I didn't pick it up for forever as I'm not a fan of her writing but OMG this is better on all levels
the_reading_vampire's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
yarfaqikhdir's review against another edition
3.0
This is everything I wanted from acotar and didnt get, for those of you who can't read 15 pages without smut, it won't be your cup of tea
votesforwomen's review against another edition
3.0
Taking the rating down to 3 stars because, even though I didn't really find anything WRONG with this book, it wasn't particularly memorable.
Some cussing, which definitely felt out of place. Kissing, which sometimes got passionate but didn't ever feel /too/ detailed. An enjoyable read, but probably not one I'll ever reread.
Some cussing, which definitely felt out of place. Kissing, which sometimes got passionate but didn't ever feel /too/ detailed. An enjoyable read, but probably not one I'll ever reread.
aftaerglows's review against another edition
2.0
honestly i thought i was going to enjoy this a lot more. i expected a soft or fluffy romance i don’t know why... and i got a romance but it wasn’t exactly what i was looking for. idk ok bye