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A review by annagwritesandreads
May Bird and the Ever After by Jodi Lynn Anderson
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
4.5/5 Stars
General Description: May Bird can see ghosts and everyone thinks she's a bit odd. She follows a strange calling to a lake that leads her to the Ever After. Turns out, May doesn't want to stay in the Ever After and wants to get home. With the help of her house ghost Pumpkin, can May Bird get to the capital city of the Ever After and discover a way home?
The good:
- The world is SO clever.
- You can't tell me you didn't instantly love Pumpkin and Somber Kitty. They are some of my favorite side characters of all time.
- The pacing was incredible to me, I couldn't put it down.
- The overall adventure and mystery were enthralling,
The loss of a half star:
- I thought reading a middle-grade book would be straightforward for me but the world-building and explanations of how everything works were a bit confusing at times where I had to go back and re-read for my own comprehension and it still didn't make sense.
Overall: If you're looking for an easier read with a fantastic world, cute characters, and a thrilling fantasy story, you'd enjoy May Bird.
General Description: May Bird can see ghosts and everyone thinks she's a bit odd. She follows a strange calling to a lake that leads her to the Ever After. Turns out, May doesn't want to stay in the Ever After and wants to get home. With the help of her house ghost Pumpkin, can May Bird get to the capital city of the Ever After and discover a way home?
The good:
- The world is SO clever.
- You can't tell me you didn't instantly love Pumpkin and Somber Kitty. They are some of my favorite side characters of all time.
- The pacing was incredible to me, I couldn't put it down.
- The overall adventure and mystery were enthralling,
The loss of a half star:
- I thought reading a middle-grade book would be straightforward for me but the world-building and explanations of how everything works were a bit confusing at times where I had to go back and re-read for my own comprehension and it still didn't make sense.
Overall: If you're looking for an easier read with a fantastic world, cute characters, and a thrilling fantasy story, you'd enjoy May Bird.