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A review by jenniferforjoy
Into the Wildbarrens by Christian Sterling
2.0
Thanks to Christian Sterling and BookSirens for providing a free copy for review!
After a lot of work and rallying, I finally finished this. Far too many writing issues and missed plot opportunites for me to enjoy this, unfortunately. Shows promise, but needs some finishing work.
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Recommended: nah
It felt too cookie cutter, like a practice story that was given the major path to follow and then filled in with the corresponding characters and events. Also in dire need of some basic proofreading / editing.
My definite biggest issue with this book: the sheer number of incorrect usages of words, incorrect grammar, and the generally weird and inconsistent writing style. For example: in the beginning, it felt excessively formal and forced into that "old" sort of medieval style of talking ("She was auburn of hair") that didn't read naturally and at times was straight up confusing as to what the heck was meant. That style also was inconsistent, with that extreme formality being paired with wizened wizards saying "Huh?" and "Yeah."
That said, I might actually pick up the SECOND book to this series, because I feel like after this first attempt, a lot will be learned and improved upon. Lots of potential, but also lots of room for improvement.
After a lot of work and rallying, I finally finished this. Far too many writing issues and missed plot opportunites for me to enjoy this, unfortunately. Shows promise, but needs some finishing work.
See full review and more here!
Recommended: nah
It felt too cookie cutter, like a practice story that was given the major path to follow and then filled in with the corresponding characters and events. Also in dire need of some basic proofreading / editing.
My definite biggest issue with this book: the sheer number of incorrect usages of words, incorrect grammar, and the generally weird and inconsistent writing style. For example: in the beginning, it felt excessively formal and forced into that "old" sort of medieval style of talking ("She was auburn of hair") that didn't read naturally and at times was straight up confusing as to what the heck was meant. That style also was inconsistent, with that extreme formality being paired with wizened wizards saying "Huh?" and "Yeah."
That said, I might actually pick up the SECOND book to this series, because I feel like after this first attempt, a lot will be learned and improved upon. Lots of potential, but also lots of room for improvement.