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A review by celia_thebookishhufflepuff
The Counter Clockwise Heart by Brian Farrey
4.0
As an adult, middle grade fantasy is often hit or miss for me, although I generally enjoy it a lot. [b:The Counterclockwise Heart|56271386|The Counterclockwise Heart|Brian Farrey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1640285870l/56271386._SY75_.jpg|87662702] is probably a book I would have enjoyed when I was ten, but I'm honestly not sure. There was a lot I didn't understand or put together even now.
[b:The Counterclockwise Heart|56271386|The Counterclockwise Heart|Brian Farrey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1640285870l/56271386._SY75_.jpg|87662702] is similar to other middle grade fantasy, but it's also very different. It involves a quest and a prophecy, but the premise is unique.
I especially enjoyed the snippets we got of the villain's POV, as well as the two main characters and the anticipation before they met. All of these painted a whole picture of just how many levels there are to this world, and most fantasy worlds. I enjoyed all the worldbuilding and the fact that most questions are answered by the end of the book.
I tried to read this with the mind of a ten year old, and I think I failed. I'm only seeing it as compared to fantasy I've read since. But I think kids who like fantasy would enjoy this.
I will be happy to pass my like-new copy of [b:The Counterclockwise Heart|56271386|The Counterclockwise Heart|Brian Farrey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1640285870l/56271386._SY75_.jpg|87662702] to my friend Brandon, who wants to teach fifth grade. I would love to think of it read by many young minds.
[b:The Counterclockwise Heart|56271386|The Counterclockwise Heart|Brian Farrey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1640285870l/56271386._SY75_.jpg|87662702] is similar to other middle grade fantasy, but it's also very different. It involves a quest and a prophecy, but the premise is unique.
I especially enjoyed the snippets we got of the villain's POV, as well as the two main characters and the anticipation before they met. All of these painted a whole picture of just how many levels there are to this world, and most fantasy worlds. I enjoyed all the worldbuilding and the fact that most questions are answered by the end of the book.
I tried to read this with the mind of a ten year old, and I think I failed. I'm only seeing it as compared to fantasy I've read since. But I think kids who like fantasy would enjoy this.
I will be happy to pass my like-new copy of [b:The Counterclockwise Heart|56271386|The Counterclockwise Heart|Brian Farrey|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1640285870l/56271386._SY75_.jpg|87662702] to my friend Brandon, who wants to teach fifth grade. I would love to think of it read by many young minds.