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the_ghost_penguin_reader's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
scoutabout's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.25
verydazedragon's review against another edition
I lost this book somewhere on my commute.
11black_cats's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Did not expect to like this book as much as i did. Absolutely bangin
vale15's review against another edition
1.0
DNF at 40%. Nearly half way and nothing has really happened, there’s no depth to the story because the world building is shoddy and the characters feel one dimensional.
cats_books_tea's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? Yes
5.0
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
I chose this cos it was MG and once in a while I try one of those. But to be honest, what made this MG and not YA? I have no idea. The age of the character? I fear I must have missed it cos I had no age for her. She could have been 12, she could have been 20. She lived alone, worked as an inventor/fixing things. She had left the orphanage. Her best friend seemed to work there. Yes I saw her more as 18. But my bad for not hearing it.
So, for me listening it never had any sort of MG feel to it.
A world with only one city left standing. The gods drowned, the world drowned. The enemy comes and takes over humans and burst out and causes mayhem. Priests rule, whale lords rule. The sea gives and takes. Fear is always near, when will the Enemy return?
And a boy is washed ashore in a whale. WITCH HUNT BEGINS
Ugh those inquisitors, like maybe talk to someone before you burn him at the stake!`
Ellie and Seth makes a good team...eventually. Hiding, running, trying to figure who he is, and what the enemy is.
I am intrigued about the background, how the world drowned, how the gods did, but maybe in future books.
I liked it, I guess what made it more MG than YA is "nicer" and not violent. Oh who knows. It would work for any age group.
Good narration. Since I did not know ages, it all worked out. She left it rather open too
So, for me listening it never had any sort of MG feel to it.
A world with only one city left standing. The gods drowned, the world drowned. The enemy comes and takes over humans and burst out and causes mayhem. Priests rule, whale lords rule. The sea gives and takes. Fear is always near, when will the Enemy return?
And a boy is washed ashore in a whale. WITCH HUNT BEGINS
Ugh those inquisitors, like maybe talk to someone before you burn him at the stake!`
Ellie and Seth makes a good team...eventually. Hiding, running, trying to figure who he is, and what the enemy is.
I am intrigued about the background, how the world drowned, how the gods did, but maybe in future books.
I liked it, I guess what made it more MG than YA is "nicer" and not violent. Oh who knows. It would work for any age group.
Good narration. Since I did not know ages, it all worked out. She left it rather open too
engrossedreader's review
4.0
[b:Orphans of the Tide|44778172|Orphans of the Tide|Struan Murray|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1573596486l/44778172._SY75_.jpg|69418940] is a fantastic tale about history, loss, friendship, and love. It takes place in a bleak land almost devoid of joy, where the inhabitants are focused only on survival, a place mired in mystery: this is The City. Where strange things happen because they always have and only a few remember or know the truth of the matter.
The world-building is wonderful and the characters charming, thoroughly recommend.
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The world-building is wonderful and the characters charming, thoroughly recommend.
Full review on blog here
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vickylovesreading's review
5.0
Literally raced through this book, read it in one sitting - taken me just over an hour. (I speed read...) But my goodness was this book excellent! I loved the rich world building and the dystopian nature of the story. And the twist!!!! Well, it was excellent.