Reviews

Uprooted by Naomi Novik

paradewitham's review against another edition

5.0

Super enjoyed this. Realized that I could actually picture the landscapes and settings more than I could the characters and their faces -- not a complaint, but a reflection on how well the scenes were set. So fast paced yet involving. Once I got past a third of the way in, I had a difficult time putting it down or doing anything else until I finished it. What a long weekend is made for!

sydapel's review against another edition

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious tense slow-paced

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

4.25

If you love an enchanting, yet sinister fantasy atmosphere, this book is for you. Especially if you want a story based in folklore and aren't adverse to a bit (a lot) of on page violent murder. Really adored the way the main character tirelessly fights tooth and nail not only for herself, but for what's right, even when those in power around her are concerned with something else entirely. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Violence, Sexual harassment, Sexual assault, Injury/Injury detail, Blood, and Murder

Moderate: Fire/Fire injury

books_tea_and_fantasy's review against another edition

2.0

2.5 ⭐️

Characters: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Writing: 5
Plot: 5
Intrigue: 4
Logic: 4
Enjoyment: 4

Loved the first half of the book but the rest completely ruined it *sigh* This had so much potential.

❌ DNF at 74%
❌ Unhaul

finini's review against another edition

adventurous emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

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

4.25

_lindsi's review against another edition

mysterious slow-paced

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

3.0

dr_tian's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

2.5

laurolly's review against another edition

3.0

3.5 Stars. I really liked that this book took our expectations of characters and twisted them. All the characters ended up not quite how you expected them and it made for an interesting read. I thought that the monsters and villains were unlike what I had read before, since Novak drew on Eastern European folk lore (which I don’t know a lot about). I appreciated that there were different types of magic, but it felt too convenient at times that Agnieszka could simply do magic. The main characters relationship felt like it came out of nowhere, and had problematic beginnings. Overall, I think the world was well developed and I felt that I connected with most of the characters.

rebecca_kurian's review against another edition

5.0

Favorite read of 2024 as of yet. I miss the characters already. The premise? 5☆ The plot?5☆ The characters? 5☆ The romance? 5☆ THE VIBES?! 5☆ 
And now I'm suffering from post-read blues. Thank you Naomi. :')

rdawnl's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark 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? No

4.5

nicolecaryl12's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional inspiring mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Really beautiful. Book had a feeling like you’re reading an old story. A lot of drama and good characters. I like the passive aggressive male mc he’s funny. Wish I got more of dragon and agnieszka but that’s the romance in me. A very good fantasy book