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Emilie and the Hollow World
by Martha Wells
Book Summary:
Emilie is sick and tired of hearing what her aunt and uncle have to say about her life. So she packed up and ran away. That sounds all dangerous, but she has a plan. She’s going to travel to where her cousin works at a school and help out there. She’s already sent ahead her supplies and everything.
There’s just one problem. She doesn’t have money to hire a ship, and the one she’s snuck onto isn’t going her way. In fact, the destination isn’t anywhere in this world. Emilie may have just begun a magical journey, entirely by mistake.
My Review:
I am slowly (oh so slowly) working my way through Martha Wells’ back catalog. It helps that Tor has kindly been republishing a lot of her older works, giving me the motivation to pick up the pace (and the books!). Enter The Emilie Adventures! The first book in this series, Emilie and the Hollow World, is a fantastical tale that not only sets the scene but also introduces us to a young and determined character.
It’s a highly entertaining adventure, from start to finish. We’re talking about a world beneath the sea, plenty of action, and even a daring escape or two. The historical fantasy element adds a nice touch, putting Emilie in a world where women aren’t expected to behave this way.
This novel is a bit more YA than the rest of Martha Wells’ works, and that’s not a bad thing. Emilie is charming, and her story is great fun. The stakes felt real, though the pacing was perhaps a bit faster than it needed to be. More time to explore the world (and the magic/tech) would have been appreciated, but then again, I’m always greedy like that.
The supporting cast helped to make this story shine, especially Kenar and Rani. I would give just about anything to see a novel or novella from their perspective. Even a short story telling more of their world would be delightful!
Side note: I read the re-edited version for the recently republished edition. All of my thoughts and comments are based on this, and not the older work.
Highlights:
Steampunk World
Layers of Worlds
Determined/Defiant Young Lady
Historical Fantasy
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Emilie is sick and tired of hearing what her aunt and uncle have to say about her life. So she packed up and ran away. That sounds all dangerous, but she has a plan. She’s going to travel to where her cousin works at a school and help out there. She’s already sent ahead her supplies and everything.
There’s just one problem. She doesn’t have money to hire a ship, and the one she’s snuck onto isn’t going her way. In fact, the destination isn’t anywhere in this world. Emilie may have just begun a magical journey, entirely by mistake.
My Review:
I am slowly (oh so slowly) working my way through Martha Wells’ back catalog. It helps that Tor has kindly been republishing a lot of her older works, giving me the motivation to pick up the pace (and the books!). Enter The Emilie Adventures! The first book in this series, Emilie and the Hollow World, is a fantastical tale that not only sets the scene but also introduces us to a young and determined character.
It’s a highly entertaining adventure, from start to finish. We’re talking about a world beneath the sea, plenty of action, and even a daring escape or two. The historical fantasy element adds a nice touch, putting Emilie in a world where women aren’t expected to behave this way.
This novel is a bit more YA than the rest of Martha Wells’ works, and that’s not a bad thing. Emilie is charming, and her story is great fun. The stakes felt real, though the pacing was perhaps a bit faster than it needed to be. More time to explore the world (and the magic/tech) would have been appreciated, but then again, I’m always greedy like that.
The supporting cast helped to make this story shine, especially Kenar and Rani. I would give just about anything to see a novel or novella from their perspective. Even a short story telling more of their world would be delightful!
Side note: I read the re-edited version for the recently republished edition. All of my thoughts and comments are based on this, and not the older work.
Highlights:
Steampunk World
Layers of Worlds
Determined/Defiant Young Lady
Historical Fantasy
You Can Also Find Me On:
Quirky Cat's Fat Stacks | Quirky Cat's Comics | Monkeys Fighting Robots | Storygraph | Bookhype | Bookstagram | Tumblr | Reedsy | CBR | Storylace