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bak8382's review against another edition
4.0
Fer has lived with her Grandmother her entire life, but she's never felt that she belonged in her life. Then she rescues a strange boy who seems to know who she is. Soon she is traveling through "The Way" to a strange land where Fer can tell something is terribly wrong.
I loved Sarah Prineas's series [b:The Magic Thief|1809175|The Magic Thief (Magic Thief, #1)|Sarah Prineas|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266900723s/1809175.jpg|1808499] so I was excited to try her newest title. It's definitely different from the Magic Thief in setting and tone, but still an interesting and entertaining read.
I loved Sarah Prineas's series [b:The Magic Thief|1809175|The Magic Thief (Magic Thief, #1)|Sarah Prineas|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266900723s/1809175.jpg|1808499] so I was excited to try her newest title. It's definitely different from the Magic Thief in setting and tone, but still an interesting and entertaining read.
callieash_ro's review against another edition
2.0
I was really excited to read this one--what a premise! But to me it unfortunately fell a bit short. I think the story would have been much more effective if we didn't have Rook's POV--it often gave insight to things that Fer was trying to figure out, which killed the suspense. I think it's a neat world and concept (good enough to finish the book) but not my favorite in the end.
sandraagee's review against another edition
3.0
This was a quieter fantasy than Prineas' [b:The Magic Thief|1809175|The Magic Thief (Magic Thief, #1)|Sarah Prineas|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1266900723s/1809175.jpg|1808499], and it didn't draw me in quite as much. I think I'm just more drawn to other writing styles. Part of me also wanted to see more cohesive world building. We got details but, to my mind, not enough explanation. Again, this might be a style thing.
djinnia's review against another edition
5.0
LOVED IT!
It's an interesting tale of a girl who learns about another world and tries to fix the wrongness seeping into the land.
Fer finds Rook by a pool of water. He's injured, and she wants to help him. This is the start of her adventure in a world ruled by magic.
I loved the simplicity of the story. The world had specific rules and to break them brings consequences on the person. Oath are powerful. The story uses fairy folklore tradition.
The fey characters are complex, Rook especially.
I'm an so going to read the second one.
It's an interesting tale of a girl who learns about another world and tries to fix the wrongness seeping into the land.
Fer finds Rook by a pool of water. He's injured, and she wants to help him. This is the start of her adventure in a world ruled by magic.
I loved the simplicity of the story. The world had specific rules and to break them brings consequences on the person. Oath are powerful. The story uses fairy folklore tradition.
The fey characters are complex, Rook especially.
I'm an so going to read the second one.
shelvesofstarlight's review against another edition
5.0
A really great and magical Middle Grade story!
I loved reading all about Fer's adventures through the way as she unravelled the mystery surrounding her parents and The Lady that governs the land she discovered full of magic. The story was wonderful and I really liked how it all developed throughout the book, especially with the ending leaving enough open for the sequel.
The characters were wonderful also, I loved Fer and Grand-Jane so much, and Rook will hopefully develop more too as I think the idea of having a puck is very cool! The Mor was a great villain too as she was just the right mix of charming and evil.
The writing style was also just perfect, it really helps to bring the story to life with the descriptions of the people and the landscapes. I cant wait to read the second time in the future.
A really great book that I really enjoyed reading.
I loved reading all about Fer's adventures through the way as she unravelled the mystery surrounding her parents and The Lady that governs the land she discovered full of magic. The story was wonderful and I really liked how it all developed throughout the book, especially with the ending leaving enough open for the sequel.
The characters were wonderful also, I loved Fer and Grand-Jane so much, and Rook will hopefully develop more too as I think the idea of having a puck is very cool! The Mor was a great villain too as she was just the right mix of charming and evil.
The writing style was also just perfect, it really helps to bring the story to life with the descriptions of the people and the landscapes. I cant wait to read the second time in the future.
A really great book that I really enjoyed reading.
punandprose's review against another edition
3.0
A pretty okay book that's definitely meant for readers who are younger than I am. But I've come away loving some juvenile fiction, so I'm always willing to give it a try.
Winterling gave me some Chronicles of Narnia vibes at times, but lacked the same depth. There's the run-of-the-mill, orphaned main character who never knew her parents, is a misfit in the non-magical world, and has some connection to a magical world that she knows nothing about.
It would be a good enough book for children, but there's not much substance for older readers. There's not much to the story, and everything felt glazed over. You never really get to know and like the characters. And it also kinda felt as if the author was writing it simply because she had to get a book written.
Despite the discrepancies, I would probably still recommend to elementary or early middle school kids.
Winterling gave me some Chronicles of Narnia vibes at times, but lacked the same depth. There's the run-of-the-mill, orphaned main character who never knew her parents, is a misfit in the non-magical world, and has some connection to a magical world that she knows nothing about.
It would be a good enough book for children, but there's not much substance for older readers. There's not much to the story, and everything felt glazed over. You never really get to know and like the characters. And it also kinda felt as if the author was writing it simply because she had to get a book written.
Despite the discrepancies, I would probably still recommend to elementary or early middle school kids.
lunamoon62's review against another edition
4.0
Hmmm... So I debated about whether to rate this 3 or 4 stars, and I settled on 4. It really is an interesting book, it reminds me of Shannon Hale's writing. The imagery was beautiful, and I could really feel it. But yeah, the land needed a little more detail. I'm sure Fer hasn't seen all of the land, since not everyone works for the Lady? But.. Maybe, I don't know. And the thing with the Glamorie, hiding someone that isn't beautiful, not the true Lady and who manipulates people's thoughts-- where have we seen that before? But the style was great, the plot was so interesting, and I'm looking forward to more.
lavendermarch's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars. Fer was an okay character, but I felt that the plot of Winterling could have been more developed. I couldn't get a clear grasp on some things in the book.
1cozyreading1's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
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? No
4.5