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mbenzz's review
4.0
I started reading this because my 10 year old son just started it and it sounded interesting. Overall, I really enjoyed it. Loved the concept of the 8th day (even if the name 'Grunsday' was ridiculous), however near the end, things started to take a strange turn. I thought the ending was a bit over-the-top, and because of this, I won't be continuing on with the series. My son is enjoying it though, and plans to continue on with Book 2, so that's good!
teeggzz's review
4.0
Amazing book! I loved all the characters and connection between all of them. I loved all the humour in the novel and it really did make me smile.
The storyline was very unique and unlike anything I've ever read before.
I thought the two different points of views in the book flowed quite nicely.
Over all a very enjoyable book and finally a character with the same name as me! No book I've ever read has a character with the same name as me and spelled the same! And shes such a badass character as well. So props for that!
The storyline was very unique and unlike anything I've ever read before.
I thought the two different points of views in the book flowed quite nicely.
Over all a very enjoyable book and finally a character with the same name as me! No book I've ever read has a character with the same name as me and spelled the same! And shes such a badass character as well. So props for that!
gmamartha's review
4.0
I like these characters as well as the plot, which goes at a fast clip but 'makes sense' along the way.
christiana's review
3.0
Fun, but I'm still deciding whether it was fun enough to read any sequel that comes along. Anyone who likes a good King Arthur tie in would want to give this a shot.
wrentheblurry's review
3.0
I read this book aloud to my 13-year old son, who also gives it 3 stars.
The premise drew me in: After Wednesday comes Grunsday, an extra day of the week that only some people (Transitioners) visit. Others only live in Grunsday, experiencing one day to most people's seven days. This got me daydreaming about all the projects I would accomplish and the fun things I would do if given an extra 24 hours, until I discovered that this fictional extra day comes with no electricity, and electronic devices do not function.
Jax, a 13-year old orphan, is sent to live with the irresponsible Riley, not much older than Jax. After his first transition to Grunsday, Jax meets new people, and slowly begins to understand the hazards of his new world. The references to Arthurian times were a neat touch, and added some depth to the background story.
Overall I felt it was just okay. The premise, as I mentioned, I liked a lot. The writing is good, though some of the analogies were a bit odd. That's alright; they provided some comic relief for my son and me. Most notable was the description of a man's face as being as thin as tissue paper, or something. My son didn't care for Jax, and it was too conflict oriented for me.
If you like the idea of the book, and you're down with a stereotypical bad guy and a multitude of clan wars, give it a try. I was happy to finish reading it, but won't try any sequels.
The premise drew me in: After Wednesday comes Grunsday, an extra day of the week that only some people (Transitioners) visit. Others only live in Grunsday, experiencing one day to most people's seven days. This got me daydreaming about all the projects I would accomplish and the fun things I would do if given an extra 24 hours, until I discovered that this fictional extra day comes with no electricity, and electronic devices do not function.
Jax, a 13-year old orphan, is sent to live with the irresponsible Riley, not much older than Jax. After his first transition to Grunsday, Jax meets new people, and slowly begins to understand the hazards of his new world. The references to Arthurian times were a neat touch, and added some depth to the background story.
Overall I felt it was just okay. The premise, as I mentioned, I liked a lot. The writing is good, though some of the analogies were a bit odd. That's alright; they provided some comic relief for my son and me. Most notable was the description of a man's face as being as thin as tissue paper, or something. My son didn't care for Jax, and it was too conflict oriented for me.
If you like the idea of the book, and you're down with a stereotypical bad guy and a multitude of clan wars, give it a try. I was happy to finish reading it, but won't try any sequels.
jennymock's review
5.0
This fantasy novel maintains a great pace and well developed characters. I'll be putting my books about Merlin, King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, and maybe even some books/articles explaining Einstein's Theory of Relativity out on display after I book talk this title and get the students checking it out. ;-)
justlily's review
3.0
3.5 stars.
Very unique and interesting but a little hard to follow. Not interested in picking up book 2 but this one ended with a satisfying conclusion so... Good enough for me!
Very unique and interesting but a little hard to follow. Not interested in picking up book 2 but this one ended with a satisfying conclusion so... Good enough for me!
edgyirishcupcake's review
5.0
I loved this book for a lot of reasons... First, magic and fantasy genres usually make me happiest because it is a complete break from the mundane. Second, the way the story of Merlin and King Arthur was used to create this story was appealing and fun, pulling on old stories I barely remember to make a new world. Third, this story has made me want to go back and reread other books to have a more complete picture of how the legends played into this book. There are few books out there that inspire readers to read other specific books, which is a huge plus for this one.
Again I am finishing a children's/YA book and part of why I like it is because I know my child will love it. If this book leads her to the Round Table, I am all the more excited!
Again I am finishing a children's/YA book and part of why I like it is because I know my child will love it. If this book leads her to the Round Table, I am all the more excited!