A review by miss_dalchow
Impossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell

adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious sad medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

This book was a gripping read; I can definitely understand the hype behind it. I was rooting for the characters and keen to uncover the mysteries of the archipelago filled with both mythical creatures and humans. It was lovely to see the friendship develop between the two main characters as their journey progressed.

Whilst the narrative had a good pace, there were elements of the story that I felt could have been elaborated on. There were occasions where I would have liked to hear more about the creatures, so found myself flicking back to the bestiary at the front pages to read more of a description. With that said, the world was vivid enough that I found myself picturing it as if it was on the big screen! A good variety of tear-jerking, edge-of-my-seat and humorous moments. 

This is definitely a great book for a read-aloud and one that I can't wait to share. Katherine Rundell uses some ambitious vocabulary that - great to expose children to. I'm very excited to continue reading, as it is due to be a series!
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