Reviews

Skeleton Song by Seanan McGuire

lisyda's review

dark emotional sad fast-paced

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

4.0

Christopher's backstory AKA we finally get to see Mariposa.... in the form of a short story. Dang, I really liked finally seeing this world. And I want more! The world of Mariposa is glitteringly spooky and richly vivid – a beautiful combination.

The story of Christopher and the Skeleton Girl is equal parts sweet and sad, despite knowing the outcome from the get-go. I just hope they both get more book time in the next volumes.

Ah, Mariposa deserves its own novella, honestly.

djerri's review

adventurous fast-paced

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

3.25

mbenzz's review

5.0

I am obsessed with all things Wayward Children, so I loved every minute of this short little story. Mariposa was just as beautiful as I always imagined it would be, and even though it was just a tiny glimpse of Christopher's story, I appreciate it.

Counting down the days until January 10th when Book 8 comes out. This series is one of the only things that I love about cold and dreary January!

laraiswrite's review

hopeful lighthearted sad fast-paced

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

3.5

Loved this look into Christopher’s world but it just makes me want more. Haha. Literally sobbed at the end of this. I really hope he finds his way back. 😢

jessreadsbooks's review

dark emotional mysterious tense fast-paced

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

5.0

keen's review

emotional reflective sad 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

4.0

dembury's review

3.0

"Skeleton Song" works well enough how it is, but I can't help but feel frustrated that this isn't just a full story like the other main books in the series! The world Christopher has stumbled into in this one, Mariposa, is so unique and richly imagined that simply getting a little taste of it here is ultimately unsatisfying, especially if you have read the other books with Christopher and gotten the other parts of his story.

aeculley's review

dark mysterious sad slow-paced

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

5.0

annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review

4.0

One of my favorite parts of this series is playing around in all kinds of different worlds. Some worlds make sense, others don't. Some worlds are dark, others are light. Every world is the perfect mix of beauty and danger. Every world is the almost right fit for the kid stumbling into it. I absolutely LOVED this world. It was dark, it was twisted, it was beautiful, it was atmospheric, it was vivid and in a way it was scary and soothing at once. I also loved this story in general. Especially the ending. The heartbreaking ending we know is coming. Fingers crossed that my copy of the eighth book will arrive soon!

gabrielle_erin's review

5.0

This was hauntingly beautiful, and I am so pleased to have read it at what seems to be just the right time. Immaculate, as ever.