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eetishmeh's Reviews (23)
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
This book was a nice read! I always love a good story about different realities. It's an easy topic to mess up, but this book certainly handled it well! Also, I really love lunar eclipses.
The characters are very lovable and relatable, and I love the way it tackles heavy subjects in an easy way for younger readers to understand while not taking away the true weight of the subjects.
I'd definitely recommend this to elementary- to middle-grade readers, or older if you want a quick read. (I myself am a high school student.)
I wish Mae had a more conclusive ending, though. It felt a bit strange to have her appear as a plot device a couple times only to be forgotten.
The characters are very lovable and relatable, and I love the way it tackles heavy subjects in an easy way for younger readers to understand while not taking away the true weight of the subjects.
I'd definitely recommend this to elementary- to middle-grade readers, or older if you want a quick read. (I myself am a high school student.)
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Grief, Death of parent
Minor: Car accident
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was absolutely amazing. However, it was extremely dark and touches on a lot of sensitive themes, so I recommend looking up trigger and/or content warnings first.
Bubblegum gothic describes it perfectly. It's about a child of Nimue, Isola Wilde, who bears the gift—or perhaps, curse—of seeing things others cannot. It follows her journey of acceptance and grief, and is delightfully feminist as well. It deals with mental illnesses, the stigma surrounding it, and how it affects both the person dealing with it and the people around them both while also keeping in step with macabre fairytale magic.
The characters in this book were beautifully written, with complex stories, relationships and personalities, as should be expected from a novel that is so character-focused. In it, internal and external conflict mixes and switches, much like the realities Isola spends her time walking the fine divider of.
I highly recommend this to those who love dark, twisted fairytales which aren't exactly retellings, and to those who are looking for a mystery that turns internal turmoil outwards.
This is one of the best stories I've consumed in a while; it's hard to believe that this is Allyse Near's first novel, what with the distinct storytelling style and the seamless way the writing is woven.
Bubblegum gothic describes it perfectly. It's about a child of Nimue, Isola Wilde, who bears the gift—or perhaps, curse—of seeing things others cannot. It follows her journey of acceptance and grief, and is delightfully feminist as well. It deals with mental illnesses, the stigma surrounding it, and how it affects both the person dealing with it and the people around them both while also keeping in step with macabre fairytale magic.
The characters in this book were beautifully written, with complex stories, relationships and personalities, as should be expected from a novel that is so character-focused. In it, internal and external conflict mixes and switches, much like the realities Isola spends her time walking the fine divider of.
I highly recommend this to those who love dark, twisted fairytales which aren't exactly retellings, and to those who are looking for a mystery that turns internal turmoil outwards.
This is one of the best stories I've consumed in a while; it's hard to believe that this is Allyse Near's first novel, what with the distinct storytelling style and the seamless way the writing is woven.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Body horror, Death, Gore, Mental illness, Suicide, Blood, Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma
Minor: Cursing, Misogyny, Suicidal thoughts
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
This is my first time reviewing a book here, so hopefully I'm doing it right.
I read this book as the target audience: Book-loving tween. I haven't reread it since then, so my review is not going to be entirely comprehensive.
I loved the characters and the concept. Bethany, Owen and Kiel are all outgoing and adventurous kids, but they all have a certain individual flair, in my opinion.
Charm came off as a bit cold to me, but it's probably just her personality clashing with mine.
There are a few plotholes here and there, I can't deny that, but all-in-all I'd say this is a pretty good book! Would recommend if you are in for an adventure and are less focused on analysing the plot :)
Happy reading!
I read this book as the target audience: Book-loving tween. I haven't reread it since then, so my review is not going to be entirely comprehensive.
I loved the characters and the concept. Bethany, Owen and Kiel are all outgoing and adventurous kids, but they all have a certain individual flair, in my opinion.
Charm came off as a bit cold to me, but it's probably just her personality clashing with mine.
There are a few plotholes here and there, I can't deny that, but all-in-all I'd say this is a pretty good book! Would recommend if you are in for an adventure and are less focused on analysing the plot :)
Happy reading!