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ollieoxnfree's review against another edition
4.0
It took me a while to get into the story even though it was well written. Had the feel as younger than YA however the extent of dark characterization and violent scenes prove it not to be. Not much romance but I don't count that against it as there is a second book. However the childish fancy between the main character and I guess what would be considered the love interest adds to the childish feel. I know most ppl think that appropriate because faeries are supposed to be somewhat childish or be child-like. But that is the only thing child-like about them which makes it have a naïveté feel.
sereia8's review against another edition
4.0
Though I wasn't thrilled that this book was about fairies, I gave it a try because Shannon Hale recommended it so highly. I liked the writing and the story and look forward to a sequel.
priya_amrev's review against another edition
I have been looking for this series for almost 10 years. Omfg can’t believe I finally found it again.
I will reread and update with a review.
I will reread and update with a review.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
5.0
I wish I was a good enough writer to convey exactly how much I loved this book. But I'm not, so I'm left with writing a review that will never do it justice. I think there are rare times in life when you read a book and you feel like it was written just for you. I can recognize that this book will never be as popular as some of the other juvenile or YA fiction out there, but it was perfect for me. I loved everything about it, and I can't think of one thing I didn't like.
For starters, this is what fairy stories should be like. The fairies were not humans with wings like I see so much of in stories now--they were small, completely different, exactly how fairies should be and so rarely are. Anyone who really knows me knows how much I love fairies. I have a fairly large collection, including a collection of warrior fairies, which made this book even better for me, because the main character in this is a warrior fairy. And she's so very likable and strong. This is what I've been missing in YA fiction. I'm sick of the simpering, man-obsessed girls, and this was exactly the opposite of that.
The other characters were wonderful. I loved the crows, more than I ever thought was possible to love animal characters. I loved the language, the writing, and the artwork--oh my goodness, I want to hang it on my walls; I just wish there would have been more! And I'm so excited that there's another book in this series for me to read. I would highly recommend this to YA fantasy fans--this will go on my very small list of all-time favorites.
For starters, this is what fairy stories should be like. The fairies were not humans with wings like I see so much of in stories now--they were small, completely different, exactly how fairies should be and so rarely are. Anyone who really knows me knows how much I love fairies. I have a fairly large collection, including a collection of warrior fairies, which made this book even better for me, because the main character in this is a warrior fairy. And she's so very likable and strong. This is what I've been missing in YA fiction. I'm sick of the simpering, man-obsessed girls, and this was exactly the opposite of that.
The other characters were wonderful. I loved the crows, more than I ever thought was possible to love animal characters. I loved the language, the writing, and the artwork--oh my goodness, I want to hang it on my walls; I just wish there would have been more! And I'm so excited that there's another book in this series for me to read. I would highly recommend this to YA fantasy fans--this will go on my very small list of all-time favorites.
rachelcdm's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
This is a charming book. It has all of Laini Taylor's amazing imagination and beautiful writing! I found the beginning slow but became truly engrossed in the story later on. I loved the slang that the faeries used and all the characters were charming. My only criticism would be that it is maybe a bit too complicated for younger readers?
Either way, I loved it.
This is a charming book. It has all of Laini Taylor's amazing imagination and beautiful writing! I found the beginning slow but became truly engrossed in the story later on. I loved the slang that the faeries used and all the characters were charming. My only criticism would be that it is maybe a bit too complicated for younger readers?
Either way, I loved it.
debbiebarr's review against another edition
5.0
Wow, this book was so good! The concepts were intriguing, and well played. I know that there's a series in mind for these books, but this could quite easily stand alone. The characters were fantastic, the plot amazing. All in all, an awesome book! Also, the fairies are not pink and create stupid magic. They hunt devils for Pete's sake! Warrior fairies are always cool.
apriltwilights's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-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? Yes
4.25
Laini Taylor doesn't disappoint. This was delightful and will appeal to a wide age range. Her prose is beautiful, as always. The characters are endearing, even many of the bad ones. I would like my own flock of crows now.