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Witherward
by Hannah Mathewson
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Having been in a reading slump for the last few months I was a little apprehensive about beginning a book that was 500+ pages so soon after starting again. This apprehension was quickly muted and I really enjoyed this book.
I liked the characters (orphan finding where she belongs, what's not to love?), I liked the writing (investigations, raids and fighting, that serve to evolve characters rather than fill pages) and the pace was great (if a little sped up towards the latter 100 pages). The world building was done in such a way that it drew emphasis to the plot without being too overwhelming (London and an alternate-London with six different factions).
Having picked up the book after getting Neil Gaiman, 'Neverwhere' vibes from both the name, cover and blurb this book did not disappoint. Looking forward to the next instalment from Hannah Mathewson and see what happens in Ilsa's world next!
Having been in a reading slump for the last few months I was a little apprehensive about beginning a book that was 500+ pages so soon after starting again. This apprehension was quickly muted and I really enjoyed this book.
I liked the characters (orphan finding where she belongs, what's not to love?), I liked the writing (investigations, raids and fighting, that serve to evolve characters rather than fill pages) and the pace was great (if a little sped up towards the latter 100 pages). The world building was done in such a way that it drew emphasis to the plot without being too overwhelming (London and an alternate-London with six different factions).
Having picked up the book after getting Neil Gaiman, 'Neverwhere' vibes from both the name, cover and blurb this book did not disappoint. Looking forward to the next instalment from Hannah Mathewson and see what happens in Ilsa's world next!