A review by caitlingf90
The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater

adventurous mysterious medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

2.5

I just couldn’t get along with this at all. I found it to be pretty dull, and the constant references to sweet water that was never really explained or developed ended up being irritating instead of intriguing. As a result of not being gripped I then found myself not being able to remember who was who in some cases. I thought the writing itself was fine, though arguably a little more YA than I’d usually go for