Reviews

In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan

lbarsk's review

5.0

WHAT. A. GODDAMN. DELIGHT. AND. ABSOLUTE. TREASURE. HOLY BLEEPIN' HELL.

This book is filled with everything I love and was such a joy to read. Lots of smiling like a loon in public. I went into this book with only the BAREST idea of the premise and entirely unspoiled; I recommend that you do the same. However, if you want to know more specifically why I recommend this book I'd be happy to proselytize about it.

THANK YOU SARAH REES BRENNAN FOR THIS DELIGHTFUL GIFT.

mmmicah's review

4.0

I definitely recommend if you want to read something that feels like a middle grade fantasy series but without having to read multiple books! (and don't mind stories about teens getting horny— i know some people don't care much for that)

I really enjoyed this book! I read (or rather inhaled) it in less than two days. The writing and the humor gave me Percy Jackson vibes. (but like also horny) I loved Serene, even though I feel like she could've grown more... Also I wished I got to see more of Golden bc I LOVED every mention of him.

avacadosocks's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted medium-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

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Content Warnings

Graphic: War

Moderate: Death and Violence

Minor: Biphobia, Adult/minor relationship, and Homophobia

kelvox's review

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted reflective medium-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

4.5

402reader's review

This main character is insufferable and I don't care what happens. 

joyceeeee_k's review

4.0

in other lands was overall a fun and enjoyable read, elliot being one of the factors adding onto that. elliot schafer is truly an enigma. i loved loved loved his character, +luke and serene are friends i can only wish to have. this book doesn’t really have a plot, it’s definitely more character-driven; but reading elliot’s journey and seeing his eventual growth as a person was so entertaining that i hardly cared about the lack of plot. basically, this is a story about three kids who grow up in a flawed world all the while trying to make a difference in it. it’s hilarious, emotional, and just an incredibly lovely read.

le_voleur's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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

bleuinspace's review

5.0

My favoritest book ever

serinna's review against another edition

adventurous sad slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

izzys_internet_bookshelf's review

DNF

I was so excited to open this book but it felt so slow and confusing