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A review by talesandtreatswithtay
Dust by Kara Swanson
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.0
What an interesting take on the timeless fairytale! This book managed to exhibit whimsy and magic with a bit of a darker depth to the characters and story line.
I loved seeing the well-known characters in a more expanded way AND as being stranded in modern-day Earth--this made for an intriguing read. I loved what the author did with Peter's character especially: you can see the original blueprint but he had a lot more complexity to him. Absolutely fascinating to see how he struggles with aging since he's stuck on Earth without his shadow and without his ability to fly. I also loved the addition of Claire: her dust--how she has this ability and her journey to learn how to control it-- was really intriguing.
I did feel a few phrasings were a bit repetitive and in other places things weren't explained enough--but perhaps my multitude of questions will be answered in the second book. I also would've liked to have the role of "the maker of the stars" expanded upon further since there's only one line in the whole book about it.
Love the cover--Absolutely gorgeous and fitting! I'm anticipating what will happen in the next part of the story.
Warning: make sure you have the 2nd book handy as this one ends on a major cliffhanger
Content: despair, violence, a few lines about a gruesome death (not overly detailed but you are told what happens to this character)
Christian faith rating: 1/3
I loved seeing the well-known characters in a more expanded way AND as being stranded in modern-day Earth--this made for an intriguing read. I loved what the author did with Peter's character especially: you can see the original blueprint but he had a lot more complexity to him. Absolutely fascinating to see how he struggles with aging since he's stuck on Earth without his shadow and without his ability to fly. I also loved the addition of Claire: her dust--how she has this ability and her journey to learn how to control it-- was really intriguing.
I did feel a few phrasings were a bit repetitive and in other places things weren't explained enough--but perhaps my multitude of questions will be answered in the second book. I also would've liked to have the role of "the maker of the stars" expanded upon further since there's only one line in the whole book about it.
Love the cover--Absolutely gorgeous and fitting! I'm anticipating what will happen in the next part of the story.
Warning: make sure you have the 2nd book handy as this one ends on a major cliffhanger
Content: despair, violence, a few lines about a gruesome death (not overly detailed but you are told what happens to this character)
Christian faith rating: 1/3
Content Warnings
Minor: Death and Violence