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rychelereads's review against another edition
5.0
For fantastic world building - befitting the fantasy, paranormal, AND dystopian genres, and a novel that hits the nail on the head when it comes to young adult fiction, this book deserves a full 5 star rating. This is through and through a YA book, but it manages to AVOID my biggest YA-pet-peeve of poorly developed romance, you know the one-day-Romeo-and-Juliet-esque cliche stuff; none of that from Bones of Faerie, and for it I'm eternally grateful. Why? Because something like that can and often times does take too much away from the whimsical and fantastical aspects of books of the fantasy/paranormal/ya genre, making it more a young romance book with some magic elements thrown in.
But enough with ranting about stuff that doesn't apply to this book, because really Janni Lee Simner doesn't play around when it comes to character relationships. She makes them as real, and painful, and deep, and complex as any real one can possibly be, and then she throws them into a world of crazy and let's them develop "naturally" while we tag along for the crazy ride.
And what a fast-paced, descriptive, and all-in-all surprisingly light-read of a ride it is. I recommend this book to any who enjoy middle-grade through young-adult fantasy fiction. It is strongly advised to all who decide to partake in this journey that you set aside at least 5hrs give or take of your undivided attention to reading this through; if you enjoyed it as much as I did, you won't be able to put it down until it's finished.
But enough with ranting about stuff that doesn't apply to this book, because really Janni Lee Simner doesn't play around when it comes to character relationships. She makes them as real, and painful, and deep, and complex as any real one can possibly be, and then she throws them into a world of crazy and let's them develop "naturally" while we tag along for the crazy ride.
And what a fast-paced, descriptive, and all-in-all surprisingly light-read of a ride it is. I recommend this book to any who enjoy middle-grade through young-adult fantasy fiction. It is strongly advised to all who decide to partake in this journey that you set aside at least 5hrs give or take of your undivided attention to reading this through; if you enjoyed it as much as I did, you won't be able to put it down until it's finished.
linzthebookworm's review
5.0
I wasn't sure what to expect with this, but I really liked it. Ended up reading it in one night because I just couldn't put it down.
gmamartha's review
3.0
"Dark fairy tale twist on apocalyptic fiction - as familiar as a nightmare yet altogether unique."
Yes. I better make sure the Mock Printz book club has a copy of this one.
Yes. I better make sure the Mock Printz book club has a copy of this one.
katyanaish's review
4.0
This is a beautifully written book, almost poetic. It is a very fast read, with a strong story and compelling characters. I definitely recommend it.
embereye's review
4.0
Definitely enjoyable, although I think I wanted a lot more with the story and more about what happened, and more of everything. A story that mixed the post-apocalyptic tale with faerie pretty well. I just wanted more.
elllljayyyy's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.75
bibliophile_girl_08's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
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? No
5.0
This series started me on the fantasy Fae journey that I still love. It is the first book which made me cry as an adult and I love the world building, the characters the plot everything really.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, Grief, Physical abuse, and Domestic abuse
There are some trigger warnings for this trilogy however it is not overly graphic or mentioned a lot so if a small amount you can tolerate please do not let this stop you as it is a very good story.readingjag's review
3.0
Post-apocalypse with a twist--the war was between humans and faeries. I'm a sucker for dystopias, and this one was unique and well drawn.
craftygoat's review
4.0
I sped through it eagerly. YA, & not a genre I've read before. Somewhat less-than-satisfying overall, but will keep going with the series.
bevs5482's review
2.0
I wasn't completely impressed with this book!! Parts of it were good and other parts were just well...OK!!