A review by wewriteatdawn
The Waking Forest by Alyssa Wees

4.0

Until about 75% of the way through this book, I adored it! I was enchanted, intrigued, and mystified as to what was going to happen next and what exactly was going on. The writing is gorgeous and had me so entranced I couldn't stop reading. At about 75% of the way through though, the story shifts and it got more messy and more confusing for me. Granted - there was very little action up until this point and then everything turned into an action scene, but it was hard to keep up with. While I loved the story and the direction it was going, so much happened in that last 25%, I'm not sure I can even explain what happened. Now, granted, it might be because I read through it quickly to see what happens next, but it was hard for me to get through the end because I couldn't pinpoint what exactly was going on.

Besides that confusion, I loved this story. The writing is stunning, the characters are interesting, and the plot gives me a Hazel Wood vibe, but better. If messed up fairytales, magic, and witches are your vibe, then you are going to love this book. I was able to read it in about 2.5 hours, so it's not very long at all and very easy to get through, so this is good for anyone looking for a fun, fast paced read. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I am excited to read more from this author in the future!