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ghoulmomreads's review against another edition
5.0
THIS BOOK!
The representation.
The world building.
It is honestly a book unlike anything I have ever read. It’s a fantasy novel that reads like a thriller, but oh wait it turns into a murder mystery. All of this in under 200 pages. None of it felt rushed. The pacing of the book was perfect. Can’t wait to continue with the series.
The representation.
The world building.
It is honestly a book unlike anything I have ever read. It’s a fantasy novel that reads like a thriller, but oh wait it turns into a murder mystery. All of this in under 200 pages. None of it felt rushed. The pacing of the book was perfect. Can’t wait to continue with the series.
pdestrienne's review against another edition
dark
fast-paced
4.25
Narrator was great. Looking forward to listening to more in the series. Nice bite sized audio books.
addyereadss's review against another edition
5.0
Overall: 4.5/5 stars
Writing: 5/5 stars
Characters: 3.5/5 stars
Plot: 5/5 stars
Originality: 5/5 stars
Pacing: 4/5 stars
Cover: 5/5 stars
Ending: 4/5 stars
Enjoyment: 5/5 stars
I don't know why it took me so long to get to this book, but now I'm on board of the train. I totally understand the hype and I need the second book like right now!!
Writing: 5/5 stars
Characters: 3.5/5 stars
Plot: 5/5 stars
Originality: 5/5 stars
Pacing: 4/5 stars
Cover: 5/5 stars
Ending: 4/5 stars
Enjoyment: 5/5 stars
I don't know why it took me so long to get to this book, but now I'm on board of the train. I totally understand the hype and I need the second book like right now!!
musaho's review against another edition
4.0
This was a refreshing read for me, especially as I have been craving some good fairytale-esque stories as of late.
I thought this was a cleaver play on the "down the rabbit hole" trope, if we can call it that. The quirky cast of characters paired with the references to other parallel universes as well as McGuire's superb writing really hit the spot for me. I especially appreciated that this book was super short, it makes me more motivated to move on with the rest of the series.
I get the hype.
I thought this was a cleaver play on the "down the rabbit hole" trope, if we can call it that. The quirky cast of characters paired with the references to other parallel universes as well as McGuire's superb writing really hit the spot for me. I especially appreciated that this book was super short, it makes me more motivated to move on with the rest of the series.
I get the hype.
lucyisreading's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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
3.75
hanz's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Blood, Grief, and Abandonment
simonmh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
Quite enjoyed this! The premise of kids sometimes seeing doors that take them into other worlds is very fun—kind of a multiverse of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.
I wasn’t expecting it to turn into a murder mystery, but it was a fun ride and doesn’t overstay its welcome.
I wasn’t expecting it to turn into a murder mystery, but it was a fun ride and doesn’t overstay its welcome.
norageissler's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75