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A review by lauren_miller
A Curious Beginning by Deanna Raybourn
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This was a cracking first book in what I imagine will become a favorite series.
In fact, within a few chapters I found myself thinking, "Ah, this is who Audrey Rose aspires to be..." That said, the similarities are little, in both story and character, and unfortunately, I didn't love it as much as SJTR. I think it's due somewhat to the fantastical nature of the plot. While our protagonists were as "scientific" as Audrey Rose and Thomas, and I would like to praise the maturity which they both read—that is, as adults and not highly intelligent teens, the overall plot arc was so belief-suspending and dramatic for drama's sake that I just... I don't know. I didn't fall head over heels for it.
I will absolutely be reading (okay, listening) on, and chances are I will thoroughly enjoy it, so I'm giving this book a respectable 4.25 out of 5 stars, ★★★★☆
In fact, within a few chapters I found myself thinking, "Ah, this is who Audrey Rose aspires to be..." That said, the similarities are little, in both story and character, and unfortunately, I didn't love it as much as SJTR. I think it's due somewhat to the fantastical nature of the plot. While our protagonists were as "scientific" as Audrey Rose and Thomas, and I would like to praise the maturity which they both read—that is, as adults and not highly intelligent teens, the overall plot arc was so belief-suspending and dramatic for drama's sake that I just... I don't know. I didn't fall head over heels for it.
I will absolutely be reading (okay, listening) on, and chances are I will thoroughly enjoy it, so I'm giving this book a respectable 4.25 out of 5 stars, ★★★★☆