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novahkiin's review
4.0
I enjoyed this one quite a lot more, possibly because it was in a much more familiar setting and I already knew the characters that I was being presented with. Of course, I didn’t know that right off the bat, but once it was revealed who we were reading about, I found myself pretty excited that we were getting a look into what had happened in the past. It also definitely gave another side to the character we read as, the tailor and the official both, as we’re not given much on either of them the first time we read about them in the books. They’re pretty much gone before you can do more than glimpse at them.
Definitely more interesting to me than The Cypress Project had been, though I’m not totally sure why that is. The familiarity was definitely a part, but there might have been something else. Whatever it is, definitely give this one a go if you’ve read the series.
Definitely more interesting to me than The Cypress Project had been, though I’m not totally sure why that is. The familiarity was definitely a part, but there might have been something else. Whatever it is, definitely give this one a go if you’ve read the series.
haley_j_casey's review
5.0
WHOA. I MISSED SO MUCH THE FIRST TIME I READ THIS. IT WAS AWESOME.
Original Read:
I LOVED Crewel, so of course as soon as I finished it I looked up the author and bought this short. And it wasn't disappointing, but it was very short, which was a bit of a bummer; I was hoping it would do more to tide me over until I can get my hands on Altered. Still, it was excellent writing, and it gave some much appreciated insight into Arras and more of its ways and citizens and showed what some of its people are willing to try behind closed doors.
Original Read:
I LOVED Crewel, so of course as soon as I finished it I looked up the author and bought this short. And it wasn't disappointing, but it was very short, which was a bit of a bummer; I was hoping it would do more to tide me over until I can get my hands on Altered. Still, it was excellent writing, and it gave some much appreciated insight into Arras and more of its ways and citizens and showed what some of its people are willing to try behind closed doors.
duchessnikki's review
3.0
I read this as part of a short story collection. While this was more of a glimpse into the crewel world series than a stand alone short it was weird enough to pique my interest.
blburslem's review
5.0
I think I loved this so much because the subject matter really hit home for me. It was fantastic to get some insight into another citizen of Arras.
Definitely read Crewel before you read this, but I've seen several people who read this after Crewel and still found it confusing. I did not find it confusing in the least.
Definitely read Crewel before you read this, but I've seen several people who read this after Crewel and still found it confusing. I did not find it confusing in the least.
pagesplotsandpints's review
4.0
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Interesting! I liked how it tied in to Crewel and the very beginning of the story. (Totally forgot Mrs. Swander's name, but I remember her disappearance now!) It's a creepy thought that Arras really does run like that, but such is a dystopian novel!! That's what makes it interesting. I always enjoy seeing very minor characters and their stories come to life because it really adds that extra layer to a book or series. Very interesting and heartbreaking to see the frightening turns this society has taken.
Posted with other mini-reviews, as originally seen on The Book Addict's Guide: The Department of Alterations was a short story that took place actually at the very beginning of CREWEL. We get an glimpse at a story from a different character, one that I actually totally forgot about, but I really liked seeing that different side!
WHAT I LIKED
•I always love reading a short story/novella/extra that takes place DURING the main novel and from another character’s POV. It was really interesting to see this one! I always like thinking that the authors have to write these snippets just to get a story going from another character to have everything fit together and it fascinates me!
•I liked seeing pieces fit together. There were some questions intentionally left open in CREWEL about this character and here we get some answers about what happened to her.
•More backstory! Always always more world building and information
WHAT I WAS MISSING
This is solely from the POV of a completely minor character so while I wasn’t really missing it, you don’t get any interaction with the MAIN characters. It also seemed really short (whereas others feel like complete stories) so just be prepared that you’re not getting a full, separate plot on this one. It’s definitely additional information, but new and exciting all the same!
Interesting! I liked how it tied in to Crewel and the very beginning of the story. (Totally forgot Mrs. Swander's name, but I remember her disappearance now!) It's a creepy thought that Arras really does run like that, but such is a dystopian novel!! That's what makes it interesting. I always enjoy seeing very minor characters and their stories come to life because it really adds that extra layer to a book or series. Very interesting and heartbreaking to see the frightening turns this society has taken.
Posted with other mini-reviews, as originally seen on The Book Addict's Guide: The Department of Alterations was a short story that took place actually at the very beginning of CREWEL. We get an glimpse at a story from a different character, one that I actually totally forgot about, but I really liked seeing that different side!
WHAT I LIKED
•I always love reading a short story/novella/extra that takes place DURING the main novel and from another character’s POV. It was really interesting to see this one! I always like thinking that the authors have to write these snippets just to get a story going from another character to have everything fit together and it fascinates me!
•I liked seeing pieces fit together. There were some questions intentionally left open in CREWEL about this character and here we get some answers about what happened to her.
•More backstory! Always always more world building and information
WHAT I WAS MISSING
This is solely from the POV of a completely minor character so while I wasn’t really missing it, you don’t get any interaction with the MAIN characters. It also seemed really short (whereas others feel like complete stories) so just be prepared that you’re not getting a full, separate plot on this one. It’s definitely additional information, but new and exciting all the same!
vrainh20's review
3.0
This story was interesting, I liked the way it kind of tied in with Crewel explaining that bit at the beginning.
cmaestephens's review
3.0
Doesn't add much of anything to the series, but an interesting & quick read nonetheless
jeanz's review
4.0
Gives great insight into the dystopic society, customs and rules of the world within the Crewel World.Definitely want to read Crewel very soon!
FULL REVIEW to follow!
FULL REVIEW to follow!
keu482's review
2.0
I liked this story right until it switched from the protagonists viewpoint to someone else. I think that the writer should maybe get some more practice in crafting in writing stand alone short stories or else warn people that you need a knowledge of her novel Crewel to properly enjoy this one. All in all if I had read the novel first I may not have been so lost in the end.