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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
Delighted to find out I didn't in fact hallucinate this book while delirious with a fever. It was completely batshit by my 14 year old standards - there's this girl, except she's not really a girl she's a plant, and a literal flower grows on her back like something out of Alien, lots of worldbuilding threads started re: the types of plant-people and something about the importance of the symmetry of a cell wall and a ongoing species war.
The concept had a lot of potential but was overshadowed by the clichéd structure and plot, to say nothing of the bog-standard characters, but perhaps that changes in later books? Not going to try and find out now, though
The concept had a lot of potential but was overshadowed by the clichéd structure and plot, to say nothing of the bog-standard characters, but perhaps that changes in later books? Not going to try and find out now, though
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Ah, the wistfulness of young love! I enjoyed the characters and liked the different take on fairies.
adventurous
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:
Yes
meh it was alright the writing got better at the end i will try the second book just to test it out but come on guys she is a..... wait for it...... FLOWER
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
This was a reread, I remember how much I enjoyed this book when I was younger. Honestly it’s still enjoyable, it’s a different world and a different adventure.
I love this book so much and I need to read the second one
I first read this when I was in the 5th grade and it instantly became one of my favorites at that time. Faeries, two guys (the usual loyal best friend and the mysterious sexy dark-haired boy in the woods) fighting over a girl, a female protagonist going through some sort of magical puberty... I can see why my 11 years-old self would enjoy that.
So here I am years later deciding to pick it up again. Re-reading is always an interesting experience which I have to say I don't practice very often. And this one didn't fall out of the category- it was interesting to return into this universe. What I still appreciate about it is the original take on the well-known myth and the whole creative world that was built around that concept. Some might find the "plant thing" off-putting, but if you are drawn to weird stuff you will be fine with this aspect.
Moving on I was slightly disappointed, though not surprised, to discover that the romance wasn't nearly as swoon-worthy as I remembered it to be. I used to be very much "team Tamani" and I thought his entire dynamic with Laurel was the romantic ideal to aspire to. Something more pleasant I discovered was a renewed appreciation for David and for all the support he gave to Laurel.
The action feels a little generic - girl finds out she is a faerie, girl learns about a danger - which feels less pressing than choosing between the two guys - and girl fights against it - scenes that do not exactly have you at the edge of your seat. The End.
Yet despite all its flaws, I still enjoyed it. Why? You might blame it on nostalgia, but nostalgia should never be blamed, only cherished. This series came out at the right moment in my life, I am sure you know how's that like. I loved it so much back then that now I still can't shake completely the feeling of childish joy and fascination while thinking of it, and I wouldn't want to shake it.
I would recommend the series to a young audience, maybe as an introduction to YA or even as a middle-grade read. Yes, it has some kisses and a strange discussion about sex, but don't worry - nothing too steamy.
I hope you will pick it up when you'll get the most out of it as well.
So here I am years later deciding to pick it up again. Re-reading is always an interesting experience which I have to say I don't practice very often. And this one didn't fall out of the category- it was interesting to return into this universe. What I still appreciate about it is the original take on the well-known myth and the whole creative world that was built around that concept. Some might find the "plant thing" off-putting, but if you are drawn to weird stuff you will be fine with this aspect.
Moving on I was slightly disappointed, though not surprised, to discover that the romance wasn't nearly as swoon-worthy as I remembered it to be. I used to be very much "team Tamani" and I thought his entire dynamic with Laurel was the romantic ideal to aspire to. Something more pleasant I discovered was a renewed appreciation for David and for all the support he gave to Laurel.
The action feels a little generic - girl finds out she is a faerie, girl learns about a danger - which feels less pressing than choosing between the two guys - and girl fights against it - scenes that do not exactly have you at the edge of your seat. The End.
Yet despite all its flaws, I still enjoyed it. Why? You might blame it on nostalgia, but nostalgia should never be blamed, only cherished. This series came out at the right moment in my life, I am sure you know how's that like. I loved it so much back then that now I still can't shake completely the feeling of childish joy and fascination while thinking of it, and I wouldn't want to shake it.
I would recommend the series to a young audience, maybe as an introduction to YA or even as a middle-grade read. Yes, it has some kisses and a strange discussion about sex, but don't worry - nothing too steamy.
I hope you will pick it up when you'll get the most out of it as well.