Scan barcode
mxlibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Actual rating 3.5 (?)
Not sure about this one, the writing style didn't quite grab me, and while I think the premise was certainly interesting, there was too much going on to really explore any one thing?
Similarly, it felt like there was more telling than showing in some scenes, which was a little dull to read. I'm also a bit confused about the title, as it doesn't quite seem to fit with the events.
Not sure about this one, the writing style didn't quite grab me, and while I think the premise was certainly interesting, there was too much going on to really explore any one thing?
Similarly, it felt like there was more telling than showing in some scenes, which was a little dull to read. I'm also a bit confused about the title, as it doesn't quite seem to fit with the events.
iforgotilivedhere's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. The way the book was created was really fun and I fell in love with Theo. It had some similarities to The Golden Compass in my opinion. Like she lived with her uncle but then in the Golden Compass Lord Asriel is her father. I liked this book review done.
read_with_miss_g's review against another edition
5.0
I bought this book because of its cover, I love maps and cardinal roses and a nice deckled edge. It called to me from the bottom row in the children's section at Barnes and Nobles. I had to have it! So I bought it after only skimming the jacket.
It must have been divine intervention that lead me to the book because I devoured this book! There is so much going for it. An interesting steampunk vibe. A series of religions with rules and backstories to make Brandon Sanderson proud. A plucky heroine who has a problem with time. Missing parents, a kidnapped uncle, and new friend found covered in feathers at a circus. It was a glorious read. Yes it was a little predictable and some of the key details should have been fleshed out a little bit more but over all an addicting read. Also I really think that this is a book more appropriate for Young Adult than Middle Grade. There are some terrifying moments and a madwoman. So use caution if you are looking at this for children. 14+ is my reccomendation.
(I have been watching a lot of Murdoch Mysteries on Netflix. Yannick Bisson would make a great Shadrack)
Read the book!
It must have been divine intervention that lead me to the book because I devoured this book! There is so much going for it. An interesting steampunk vibe. A series of religions with rules and backstories to make Brandon Sanderson proud. A plucky heroine who has a problem with time. Missing parents, a kidnapped uncle, and new friend found covered in feathers at a circus. It was a glorious read. Yes it was a little predictable and some of the key details should have been fleshed out a little bit more but over all an addicting read. Also I really think that this is a book more appropriate for Young Adult than Middle Grade. There are some terrifying moments and a madwoman. So use caution if you are looking at this for children. 14+ is my reccomendation.
(I have been watching a lot of Murdoch Mysteries on Netflix. Yannick Bisson would make a great Shadrack)
Read the book!
delaneybull's review against another edition
5.0
Very interesting world, and I look forward to seeing where everything goes after the ending!
writethruchaos's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
shersten's review against another edition
3.0
I honestly cant put my finger on why I didn't like this novel.
mslibrarynerd's review against another edition
5.0
This was a wonderful adventure story. I loved the strange world that was fractured in time. The characters were likable, brave, and thoughtful. The resolutions to the problems were a little far fetched and forced.
kathrynamonett's review against another edition
Ingenious world-building. The entire concept of this book is like nothing I've read before.
I enjoyed it start to finish.
I enjoyed it start to finish.
jlynnelseauthor's review against another edition
5.0
A fresh and original story with a unique setting with intriguing characters. Lots of mystery and intrigue.
More review to come.
More review to come.