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brisingr's review
5.0
I knew this was going to be exemplary and fantastic and mesmerizing and wonderful, and I still was not prepared for how much of that it ended up actually being. Books like these are the exact proof that fairytales are for all ages, and books like these remind me, as a reader, why stories are the strongest form of magic. If I loved it any less, I may have been able to talk about it more.
(The protagonist's name being September is such a flex to me, personally, a twelve year old* ill-tempered girl born in September!!)
*I wish, I'm over double that age, but nothing like a good tale to make you feel child-like adventurous wonder
(The protagonist's name being September is such a flex to me, personally, a twelve year old* ill-tempered girl born in September!!)
*I wish, I'm over double that age, but nothing like a good tale to make you feel child-like adventurous wonder
jvmilks's review
I tried. Twice. I really want to like this book, but I just can't get into it. I'm missing the kind of character development that makes you care about what happens to September as she circumnavigates this world. Sadly, I'm left with no attachment. So, I'm walking away from the most enticing book cover, disappointed that the inside didn't match the outside.
fernconcern's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
unmake's review
3.0
A twee, precious adventure. Very much in the style of Neverwhere, by Neil Gaiman - an author I've kind of grown out of.
wanderingjedi's review
4.0
This reminded me a lot of Alice in Wonderland, and I really enoyed it. It was a really fun read, and was written in a way that was both amusing and uncomplicated. It made me laugh a lot, but also made me stop and think about some of the points it made. I'm definitely going to go find the next one.
marjmatthews's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Very enjoyable! I do love being able to see where the author pulls her ideas. It’s very similar to a lot of other tales of children being taken to a fantasy land. But it definitely has its own fresh spin on it. And it’s lovely.
fozlandgirl's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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? It's complicated
4.0