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A review by el_viral
The Sky Beneath the Stone by Alex Mullarky
5.0
I wouldn't normally read a book aimed at this age group, but I know Alex and wanted to read her book! Honestly I was worried I'd have to give it a lower rating and feel guilty about it, but this was honestly an excellent read. You have to take it for what it is, so I'm certainly not comparing this to adult books, but to similar books I've read aimed at a younger audience (mostly YA).
Ivy's adventure in Underfell, overcoming her fear and panic to rescue her brother and transform him back to a boy from the bird he has become, was a great comment on how we deal with our self-doubts and negative self-talk. The way the fairies were described, with their bird wings, was very original. And of course I enjoyed the queer element that came into it at the end. Overall a very enjoyable book that I'm sure would be even better for it's intended age group.
Ivy's adventure in Underfell, overcoming her fear and panic to rescue her brother and transform him back to a boy from the bird he has become, was a great comment on how we deal with our self-doubts and negative self-talk. The way the fairies were described, with their bird wings, was very original. And of course I enjoyed the queer element that came into it at the end. Overall a very enjoyable book that I'm sure would be even better for it's intended age group.