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A review by grace_astudentreading
Evergreen by Devin Greenlee
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
3.0
Advanced reader's copy review
This was a strong debut novel, but still clearly a debut. To start with the things that impressed me: the magic system and characters. I was blown away by the development of the dryad magic and world. It was layered and nuanced, and information was well delivered over the course of the story. Alongside the magic, I also loved the characters. Quill was a great narrator and main character. He felt his age, and had great complexity. He also had amazing relationships with his mother, sister, and Liam, packed with love but also tension that made them very real. Of course, I found the romance adorable. I did not want to leave Quill and the magic when this book ended. However, there were things that I struggled with while reading the book. I felt plot wise that the entire thing was a bit rushed, and could have been slowed down to allow for more character development and a deeper dive into Quill’s family’s past. It also felt like there were some loose threads left unresolved at the end. But I would still recommend this book as a fun, quick, magical read.
Thank you Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
This was a strong debut novel, but still clearly a debut. To start with the things that impressed me: the magic system and characters. I was blown away by the development of the dryad magic and world. It was layered and nuanced, and information was well delivered over the course of the story. Alongside the magic, I also loved the characters. Quill was a great narrator and main character. He felt his age, and had great complexity. He also had amazing relationships with his mother, sister, and Liam, packed with love but also tension that made them very real. Of course, I found the romance adorable. I did not want to leave Quill and the magic when this book ended. However, there were things that I struggled with while reading the book. I felt plot wise that the entire thing was a bit rushed, and could have been slowed down to allow for more character development and a deeper dive into Quill’s family’s past. It also felt like there were some loose threads left unresolved at the end. But I would still recommend this book as a fun, quick, magical read.
Thank you Entangled Publishing and NetGalley for the free advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.