This will be brief. I did not finish this novel; however, I did read the first 100 pages. Thus, I have enough of an opinion to share my thoughts.
Let me preface this all by saying, if you enjoyed this book/series, please know that I completely respect your opinion. Just because it was not to my taste does not mean that I think it was trash or that no one else should read it. However, if you haven't read the book, I hope my ramblings here will help you as you decide whether to read this or put it off.
1. Characters: I did not connect with any of the characters, and I did not feel there was a good variety of personalities/characteristics with which I might later develop an interest in.
2. Story: I was intrigued by one aspect of the story- it involved faeries. Beyond that, nothing about what was happening in the first 100 pages interested me.
3. Author's Writing Style: I felt that the style was less YA and more middle grade. The dialogue did not seem meaningful, and I don't feel that there was adequate descriptions of the setting/environment so that I could immerse myself in it. I will most likely not pick up anything else by this author. 😔
4. Overall Rating: 1/5 Stars. I would not recommend this book to others; however, if they were truly interested I would still always say "Give it shot, you never know.." That being said, keep realistic expectations if the things that I've said resonate with things that are important to you in a story.
5. Similar Reading: If you like magic realism or faerie-related stories, I do recommend the ones below. Click their covers to explore their Goodreads pages and consider adding them to your TBR!
Let me preface this all by saying, if you enjoyed this book/series, please know that I completely respect your opinion. Just because it was not to my taste does not mean that I think it was trash or that no one else should read it. However, if you haven't read the book, I hope my ramblings here will help you as you decide whether to read this or put it off.
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2. Story: I was intrigued by one aspect of the story- it involved faeries. Beyond that, nothing about what was happening in the first 100 pages interested me.
3. Author's Writing Style: I felt that the style was less YA and more middle grade. The dialogue did not seem meaningful, and I don't feel that there was adequate descriptions of the setting/environment so that I could immerse myself in it. I will most likely not pick up anything else by this author. 😔
4. Overall Rating: 1/5 Stars. I would not recommend this book to others; however, if they were truly interested I would still always say "Give it shot, you never know.." That being said, keep realistic expectations if the things that I've said resonate with things that are important to you in a story.
5. Similar Reading: If you like magic realism or faerie-related stories, I do recommend the ones below. Click their covers to explore their Goodreads pages and consider adding them to your TBR!
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