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A review by olivesreadingarden
A Face Like Glass by Frances Hardinge
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
This was such a unique read, it took me a while but I still enjoyed it. It's definitely more of a mature YA and even dystopian-like, yet still a fantasy. The only negative really was that I do feel like it was a little longer than it needed to be.
The pacing is pretty fast though, a lot of twists and mystery, and the overall plot was so unique with the true wines and cheeses, the court setting, the whole Caverna underground setting, the double sided Grand Steward, the Kleptomancer.
Watching Neverfell grow into herself and figure out everything out was so interesting, of course, her being only 12 years old I did find her to be a bit annoying sometimes, but she was quirky and fun and her innocence was both endearing but frustrating.
The pacing is pretty fast though, a lot of twists and mystery, and the overall plot was so unique with the true wines and cheeses, the court setting, the whole Caverna underground setting, the double sided Grand Steward, the Kleptomancer.
Watching Neverfell grow into herself and figure out everything out was so interesting, of course, her being only 12 years old I did find her to be a bit annoying sometimes, but she was quirky and fun and her innocence was both endearing but frustrating.