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A review by kashmini_shah
Fae Away by Rose Garcia
1.0
The concept of the book drew me in instantly, but unfortunately the execution was not to my tastes!
What this book cleverly does, is it takes common tropes and adds spellbinding touches, creating a magical world of twists and turns.
The book jumps right into the world of Faevenly, setting a fast pace that never ceases, and often speeds up. There was a whirlwind of betrayals and intrigue and love. Personally, I found the fast pace to detract from the story at times, as a series of plot twists often came across as haphazard. Whilst the plot was intriguing, the rushed nature of events let it down, as the book often engaged in 'telling' rather than 'showing'. This book wasn't my cup of tea, as I much prefer fantasy books which engage in world-building, create complex characters, and don't simply narrate events and feelings, but show them in a nuanced way. Celyse's chapters were sometimes confused, and whilst I accept that it may be reflective of her confused thoughts, it made for a difficult-to-follow narrative. Nonetheless, I would not completely dismiss this book, and perhaps caveat it by saying it is aimed at a younger teenage audience. The colloquial and conversationalist tone supports this and makes for a simple read.
What this book cleverly does, is it takes common tropes and adds spellbinding touches, creating a magical world of twists and turns.
The book jumps right into the world of Faevenly, setting a fast pace that never ceases, and often speeds up. There was a whirlwind of betrayals and intrigue and love. Personally, I found the fast pace to detract from the story at times, as a series of plot twists often came across as haphazard. Whilst the plot was intriguing, the rushed nature of events let it down, as the book often engaged in 'telling' rather than 'showing'. This book wasn't my cup of tea, as I much prefer fantasy books which engage in world-building, create complex characters, and don't simply narrate events and feelings, but show them in a nuanced way. Celyse's chapters were sometimes confused, and whilst I accept that it may be reflective of her confused thoughts, it made for a difficult-to-follow narrative. Nonetheless, I would not completely dismiss this book, and perhaps caveat it by saying it is aimed at a younger teenage audience. The colloquial and conversationalist tone supports this and makes for a simple read.