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samantha_randolph's review
4.0
I received a free ebook copy in exchange for an honest review.
Growing Disenchantments is the the second book of K.D. Berry's that I've read, and after liking the first, I loved the second (but this isn't a series, it just has some carry-over characters). What happens when a young sorcerer tries to hire a thief, Ganfrey, to still a seemingly ugly and boring painting? When you throw in two more sorcerers, a time-travel, a good/bad imp, and a hilarious security guard, a whole lot happens!
Much like Dragons Away, this book has a level of humor I haven't seen before in books. It can be dry, subtle, shocking, etc., but always funny. I can't count the times I laughed out loud while reading.
However, as much as I love a good laugh, what I loved most about this book was the surprising bits of depth found throughout. Ganfrey might be one of my favorite female protagonists. Her background story is rough (as in, the circumstances were rough, not the writing), and though she stays strong, we still see moments where she's just a scared teenager trying to find a home. Likewise, the sorcerers in this book are after as much power as they can get. Once they see what great power is like, they have to decide if it is worth it, if having all the power in world means you turn evil and alone.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a little love triangle going on in this book. It was refreshing, because it lacked the overdone love triangle-ness seen in many YA books. It was simple, light, and I liked both guys in the triangle enough to be happy with either choice Ganfrey had, if she did indeed choose one (not to give any spoilers away).
With unique, clever, and funny characters as well as a smooth plot, 4.5/stars. If you're looking for something new in YA, I would highly recommend this to you.
Growing Disenchantments is the the second book of K.D. Berry's that I've read, and after liking the first, I loved the second (but this isn't a series, it just has some carry-over characters). What happens when a young sorcerer tries to hire a thief, Ganfrey, to still a seemingly ugly and boring painting? When you throw in two more sorcerers, a time-travel, a good/bad imp, and a hilarious security guard, a whole lot happens!
Much like Dragons Away, this book has a level of humor I haven't seen before in books. It can be dry, subtle, shocking, etc., but always funny. I can't count the times I laughed out loud while reading.
However, as much as I love a good laugh, what I loved most about this book was the surprising bits of depth found throughout. Ganfrey might be one of my favorite female protagonists. Her background story is rough (as in, the circumstances were rough, not the writing), and though she stays strong, we still see moments where she's just a scared teenager trying to find a home. Likewise, the sorcerers in this book are after as much power as they can get. Once they see what great power is like, they have to decide if it is worth it, if having all the power in world means you turn evil and alone.
I was pleasantly surprised to see a little love triangle going on in this book. It was refreshing, because it lacked the overdone love triangle-ness seen in many YA books. It was simple, light, and I liked both guys in the triangle enough to be happy with either choice Ganfrey had, if she did indeed choose one (not to give any spoilers away).
With unique, clever, and funny characters as well as a smooth plot, 4.5/stars. If you're looking for something new in YA, I would highly recommend this to you.
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