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A review by elisa_menz
The Streets of Whirly by A.M. Rodgers
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
I can't even remember how I found this book. I knew nothing about the author, and upon learning this was a debut novel, the usual doubts followed. But I was eager to read some Steampunk (which I haven't read much) and the touch of Fantasy picked my curiosity.
The thing is, always trust your gut.
This book is absolutely marvelous! It is perfect, delicious, exhilarating. There it goes, to my small podium of favorites.
The worldbuilding is just on point. Never exhausting, and so perfectly crafted it was like a movie playing in my mind. The magic system was... how to describe it? Believable! It made sense, it was organic and balanced. Reminded me a little of the magic in Howl's Moving Castle. The Fei! I know that from this day forth whenever I lose something I will blame it on Fei.
Jule and Peter won me over the second they were begrudgingly paired. Their quirks, their backstory, and the natural progression of their friendship were so detailed and thought off, no one will convince me they're not real people (yes, I'm actively and willingly hallucinating from now on).
Some might argue this story is slow, but this is precisely what made it perfect for me. There is action, danger, and mystery to satisfy the most demanding readers, but the moments of peace and the budding relationships are what make this story a cozy read. The warmth and kindness jumped out of the page. I cried several times. Some happy tears and a few very bitter ones.
Anyways, I'm in love.
The thing is, always trust your gut.
This book is absolutely marvelous! It is perfect, delicious, exhilarating. There it goes, to my small podium of favorites.
The worldbuilding is just on point. Never exhausting, and so perfectly crafted it was like a movie playing in my mind. The magic system was... how to describe it? Believable! It made sense, it was organic and balanced. Reminded me a little of the magic in Howl's Moving Castle. The Fei! I know that from this day forth whenever I lose something I will blame it on Fei.
Jule and Peter won me over the second they were begrudgingly paired. Their quirks, their backstory, and the natural progression of their friendship were so detailed and thought off, no one will convince me they're not real people (yes, I'm actively and willingly hallucinating from now on).
Some might argue this story is slow, but this is precisely what made it perfect for me. There is action, danger, and mystery to satisfy the most demanding readers, but the moments of peace and the budding relationships are what make this story a cozy read. The warmth and kindness jumped out of the page. I cried several times. Some happy tears and a few very bitter ones.
Anyways, I'm in love.