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4.07 AVERAGE
4.07 AVERAGE
This book was an utterly enchanting, cozy fantasy. It was like reading a mixture of Jane Austen and J.K. Rowling between the banter of Emily and Bambleby and this world building that went above and beyond with footnotes referencing other faerie works. I just found it astounding that someone can write like that.
Emily and Bambleby's relationship was the highlight for me in this book. The dynamic was so entertaining. I could have read chapters of their conversations only. Add to that Emily's stunted social abilities and she became so endearing.
The only reason this was 4 stars for me is that it was a book I could put down. I didn't feel "attached" to it so much that I wanted to spend every minute of the day with the book. Other than that, I have zero complaints
Emily and Bambleby's relationship was the highlight for me in this book. The dynamic was so entertaining. I could have read chapters of their conversations only. Add to that Emily's stunted social abilities and she became so endearing.
The only reason this was 4 stars for me is that it was a book I could put down. I didn't feel "attached" to it so much that I wanted to spend every minute of the day with the book. Other than that, I have zero complaints
dark
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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:
Complicated
dnf @25%
Veronica Speedwell with no action parts, only science, food and talking
Veronica Speedwell with no action parts, only science, food and talking
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
As STEM girlie, I really enjoyed how the book was written as observations entries. It really gave an academic fell to it and helped solidify the fact that Emily (the FMC) is in fact a scholar. I did get some neurodivergent codes throughout the book which added to the character's complexity. They often had a hard time understanding people but was very in tune to how her subjects (faeries) interacted and behaved.
I always have a hard time getting into MMC that are spoiled and ultimately useless until later on the book but Bambleby really grew on me with time. Really showing and support Emily in her research when things got more serious. I also enjoyed how he admired and loved Emily for her intensity and intelligence. I'm a sucker for when the FMC are loved for just being who they are at the core.
I always have a hard time getting into MMC that are spoiled and ultimately useless until later on the book but Bambleby really grew on me with time. Really showing and support Emily in her research when things got more serious. I also enjoyed how he admired and loved Emily for her intensity and intelligence. I'm a sucker for when the FMC are loved for just being who they are at the core.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
Easy to like characters, especially Shadow the dog! I would’ve said 3 stars but loved the added layer of complexity of the folktale at the end.
Really good story! I loved Emily and Wendell and their dynamic, and I TRULY loved all of the lore. I really enjoyed the clinical and academic voice that was used throughout as we read Em's journal entries.