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imldsquared's review against another edition
3.0
Julie Kagawa has opened a world, that I had nevernever experienced before, with rich, precise description that so wonderfully enriched the experience. I felt at home with Meghan, who showed both strength and reserve that felt completely appropriate for a sixteen-year-old. She was strong in her conviction to find and return her brother who had been abducted, yet she was reserve, often times afraid and timid, when facing the fey world that was just as new and strange to her as it was to me.
I have been pulled into Meghan's saga and plan to follow her on her through her journeys.
I have been pulled into Meghan's saga and plan to follow her on her through her journeys.
blessedwannab's review against another edition
2.0
It was okay. I'm going to continue reading the series, but I'm glad it's on my Kindle and not taking up space on my house bookshelf.
The best part about this book was/is Puck. Ash is sweet but Puck really gets me. He's mischievious and playful but sweet and protective.
The worst part about this book was/is Meghan. She's unbelievably self-absorbed. **Spoiler coming** Puck is her best friend, the only person she's felt comfortable around, but when he gets turned into a Raven and held in a cage because he helped her come to Nevernever Meghan just basically shrugs and moves on. When he tosses her into Grims tree she is angry because she thinks he abandoned her, not that he was trying to save her. Or when Ash goes with her to the Iron Kingdom and his life is draining away, Meghan gets worried that he'll 'die and leave her all alone'. I mean, she's almost impossible to like. It feels reminiscent of Bella Swan.
I just hope as this progresses she wises up and stops acting like a self-centered child.
The best part about this book was/is Puck. Ash is sweet but Puck really gets me. He's mischievious and playful but sweet and protective.
The worst part about this book was/is Meghan. She's unbelievably self-absorbed. **Spoiler coming** Puck is her best friend, the only person she's felt comfortable around, but when he gets turned into a Raven and held in a cage because he helped her come to Nevernever Meghan just basically shrugs and moves on. When he tosses her into Grims tree she is angry because she thinks he abandoned her, not that he was trying to save her. Or when Ash goes with her to the Iron Kingdom and his life is draining away, Meghan gets worried that he'll 'die and leave her all alone'. I mean, she's almost impossible to like. It feels reminiscent of Bella Swan.
I just hope as this progresses she wises up and stops acting like a self-centered child.
readingmissfroggy's review against another edition
5.0
Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school or at home.
When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.
But she could never have guessed the truth - that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face; and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.
Pro's/Con's
This book had two negative points for me. One: the love triangle. I don't have a problem with it but it kind of feels like it could have been worked out better. Somehow it just doesn't come out the way it should have been to me. I find this somewhat disappointing, I love Puck and Ash but I believe that Puck should somehow have played a better and more active role in this because it really doesn't work for me.
Second is Meghan. I love a strong heroine who doesn't always need a guy to help her. But Meghan does always seem to need someone, she just can't keep herself safe or speak up her mind when she should. I understand that not all female leads can be strong and kick-ass but I would have enjoyed it if Meghan would have been a little bit more kick-ass, like a tiny tiny tiny bit more.
Now for positive points (this book didn't got a 5 star rating for nothing) here is what I have to say about that:
I had heard about his series but for some reason I never felt attracted to buy the actual books. Now a young adult website was giving away a few copies and I decided to try my luck and I actually won! After reading this I wanted to hit my head against the wall, why didn't I buy this book myself?! For the story is absolutely amazing! It has a lot going on in an really interesting world which grabbed my attention right away.
The characters are awesome, the main and the side ones. I like how the fey are more then just these cute little things, they are dangerous and I really enjoy that. There are also a lot of different beings besides the fey living in this world, some nice and some not so nice but all very interesting and with their own character traits, I love it!
Another thing that I really like is how Kagawa has written her story around the characters that are originally from Shakespeare. I have yet to read his work but this book did make me more curious about it. I hope to find out soon if her characters are still similar to the original ones.
Kagawa has an amazing way of writing stuff down. The way the surroundings are described makes it feel like such an amazing place and I can picture it in my head without any trouble. But she also leaves room for you to imagine stuff yourself and she doesn't describe to much or to few, just exactly right. And her way with words is perfect for this story. It's such an easy en enjoyable read!
Recommend it?
Yes, you should read this book if you are looking for an easy and enjoyable young adult book about faery. It has a great story, nice characters and is written down in a very pleasant way. I personally can't wait to read the next part.
When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.
But she could never have guessed the truth - that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face; and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.
Pro's/Con's
This book had two negative points for me. One: the love triangle. I don't have a problem with it but it kind of feels like it could have been worked out better. Somehow it just doesn't come out the way it should have been to me. I find this somewhat disappointing, I love Puck and Ash but I believe that Puck should somehow have played a better and more active role in this because it really doesn't work for me.
Second is Meghan. I love a strong heroine who doesn't always need a guy to help her. But Meghan does always seem to need someone, she just can't keep herself safe or speak up her mind when she should. I understand that not all female leads can be strong and kick-ass but I would have enjoyed it if Meghan would have been a little bit more kick-ass, like a tiny tiny tiny bit more.
Now for positive points (this book didn't got a 5 star rating for nothing) here is what I have to say about that:
I had heard about his series but for some reason I never felt attracted to buy the actual books. Now a young adult website was giving away a few copies and I decided to try my luck and I actually won! After reading this I wanted to hit my head against the wall, why didn't I buy this book myself?! For the story is absolutely amazing! It has a lot going on in an really interesting world which grabbed my attention right away.
The characters are awesome, the main and the side ones. I like how the fey are more then just these cute little things, they are dangerous and I really enjoy that. There are also a lot of different beings besides the fey living in this world, some nice and some not so nice but all very interesting and with their own character traits, I love it!
Another thing that I really like is how Kagawa has written her story around the characters that are originally from Shakespeare. I have yet to read his work but this book did make me more curious about it. I hope to find out soon if her characters are still similar to the original ones.
Kagawa has an amazing way of writing stuff down. The way the surroundings are described makes it feel like such an amazing place and I can picture it in my head without any trouble. But she also leaves room for you to imagine stuff yourself and she doesn't describe to much or to few, just exactly right. And her way with words is perfect for this story. It's such an easy en enjoyable read!
Recommend it?
Yes, you should read this book if you are looking for an easy and enjoyable young adult book about faery. It has a great story, nice characters and is written down in a very pleasant way. I personally can't wait to read the next part.
saraireads's review against another edition
1.0
I'm sorry, this is just not for me. Maybe my expectations were too high. Meghan is infuriating, the writing is subpar, the foreshadowing is unbelievable, and everything is just so predictable. I've seen all of this before and done a lot better.
ziagouel's review against another edition
3.0
I wish I had read this in my teens as I would definitely enjoyed it more. It's quite pleasant, funny, even witty read sometimes and it doesn't make me feel like an idiot even now. However, almost all main characters (except for Titania, Puck and Grimalkin) are painfully flat and kitschy, not to mention the unprobable and boring romance between Meghan and Ash + his "traumatic" past.
ellelaws's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.5
eatingwords's review against another edition
4.0
I've never read anything about faeries.
The only faerie I knew was Tinkerbell. And she was cute and small and could fly.
The faeries that you encounter in the Nevernever are quite different.
I liked the concept of the book. It reminded me somewhat of "The Devouring" by Simon Holt, as the beginning is pretty similar with a female protagonist, who has to save her younger brother..but the rest is completely different.
I liked how Meghan was not one of these whiny girls and how much willpower and strength she put into the rescue of her brother.
But I still haven't decided whether I'm Team Puck or Team Ash. Although I tend more to Team Ash.
Also, Grimalkin. He reminded me totally of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. Was that rather a coincidence or was that on purpose?
The only faerie I knew was Tinkerbell. And she was cute and small and could fly.
The faeries that you encounter in the Nevernever are quite different.
I liked the concept of the book. It reminded me somewhat of "The Devouring" by Simon Holt, as the beginning is pretty similar with a female protagonist, who has to save her younger brother..but the rest is completely different.
I liked how Meghan was not one of these whiny girls and how much willpower and strength she put into the rescue of her brother.
But I still haven't decided whether I'm Team Puck or Team Ash. Although I tend more to Team Ash.
Also, Grimalkin. He reminded me totally of the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland. Was that rather a coincidence or was that on purpose?
misskoko's review against another edition
4.0
Coming to write a review after reading 1-3, Im trying to figure out what I loved so much about this book to continue to subject myself to the series. Honestly, Im pretty sure it was Puck's fun nature and Ash's cool demeanor. And their constant banter. Main, reason why Im excited for the last book.