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3.73 AVERAGE
3.73 AVERAGE
I really enjoyed this book. It’s really a 4.5 out of 5. I’ve only ever read Ashley Poston’s Once Upon a Con series, so it was interesting seeing how she write a fantasy.
I loved Cerys and Fox. They’re relationship was so cute. As soon as I really sat down to read this book I flew through it. I know it’s supposed to be a stand-alone, but I wouldn’t be opposed to more story in this universe.
I loved Cerys and Fox. They’re relationship was so cute. As soon as I really sat down to read this book I flew through it. I know it’s supposed to be a stand-alone, but I wouldn’t be opposed to more story in this universe.
fast-paced
I loved this!!! Definitely read like a fairytale. Kept me engrossed the whole time. I loved the characters!
I received an eARC from Edelweiss and HarperCollins - Balzer + Bray in exchange for a fair and honest review, and I’d like to thank them for the advanced copy.
An enchanting story about a gardener’s daughter, a fox, and a cursed crown, Among the Beasts & Briars follows Cerys and Fox as they journey to uncover the secrets, lies, and history of the magical world they live in.
Without giving too much away, I loved the main character, Cerys (Daisy). She was strong, fearless, compassionate, and caring. I also loved Fox. He was tenacious even when he was scared and I loved his character development. I also loved the diversity and the setting of the entire novel. The sass and playful jabs between the characters (Cerys and Fox, Fox and Vala) were adorably enjoyable. The subtle nod to Beauty and the Beast was a great touch.
I would have finished this book a lot faster, but I forced myself to put it down to be able to enjoy it longer. When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. It was truly a great read and exactly the fairytale I needed right now.
If you’re an Ashley Poston fan, then you will adore this book. If you’re new to her novels, you will become a fan very quickly while reading Among the Beasts & Briars! I can’t wait until the release date so I can re-read a physical copy.
“I did not thrive where my roots did not grow.”
An enchanting story about a gardener’s daughter, a fox, and a cursed crown, Among the Beasts & Briars follows Cerys and Fox as they journey to uncover the secrets, lies, and history of the magical world they live in.
Without giving too much away, I loved the main character, Cerys (Daisy). She was strong, fearless, compassionate, and caring. I also loved Fox. He was tenacious even when he was scared and I loved his character development. I also loved the diversity and the setting of the entire novel. The sass and playful jabs between the characters (Cerys and Fox, Fox and Vala) were adorably enjoyable. The subtle nod to Beauty and the Beast was a great touch.
I would have finished this book a lot faster, but I forced myself to put it down to be able to enjoy it longer. When I wasn’t reading it, I was thinking about it. It was truly a great read and exactly the fairytale I needed right now.
If you’re an Ashley Poston fan, then you will adore this book. If you’re new to her novels, you will become a fan very quickly while reading Among the Beasts & Briars! I can’t wait until the release date so I can re-read a physical copy.
Used my lunch break to finish this and am kicking myself for a wasted break. I'm honestly not sure how I didn't DNF this.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
Complicated
This has a lot of my favorite things in fantasy: a creepy forest setting, magic involving plants, talking animals, shape-shifting, curses, body horror.
I thought the whole idea was pretty cool, and I was engrossed in the storytelling for the entirety of the book. There's just a few important plot points that I think got glossed over and could have used a bit more development. I hope the author decides to revisit this world because I love the characters, and there definitely is so much that could be done with it.
I thought the whole idea was pretty cool, and I was engrossed in the storytelling for the entirety of the book. There's just a few important plot points that I think got glossed over and could have used a bit more development. I hope the author decides to revisit this world because I love the characters, and there definitely is so much that could be done with it.
4.5 stars.
this... did not have rights to be as good as it was? like i was expecting a quirky fairytale but i was so engrossed in this i couldn't put it down once i got started! everything, from cerys's powers to her relationship with fox, to uncovering a history better left unearthed, to that epic ending just was *chef's kiss* immaculate. i don't know what i was expecting, i'm always a sucker for ashley poston's writing, but this was... amazing perfect never been done ect.
the only, *only* reason it's not getting a full 5 is that i called the "plot twist" so early on it kinda took the wind out of my sails a bit, but otherwise this is a perfect fairytale that deserves the hype it's been getting.
this... did not have rights to be as good as it was? like i was expecting a quirky fairytale but i was so engrossed in this i couldn't put it down once i got started! everything, from cerys's powers to her relationship with fox, to uncovering a history better left unearthed, to that epic ending just was *chef's kiss* immaculate. i don't know what i was expecting, i'm always a sucker for ashley poston's writing, but this was... amazing perfect never been done ect.
the only, *only* reason it's not getting a full 5 is that i called the "plot twist" so early on it kinda took the wind out of my sails a bit, but otherwise this is a perfect fairytale that deserves the hype it's been getting.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3-3.5
Basically if Frozen 2, Uprooted, and Fruits Basket had a love-child.
If you’re looking for a dark fantasy a la Uprooted or an intricate backstory of two kingdoms who misunderstood each other, this isn’t that book.
If you’re looking for something light and easy-to-read , with the easy dialogue of a romance book, you’ll probably enjoy this. And the post-credit scene of sorts hinted about more stories in the world to come.
Basically if Frozen 2, Uprooted, and Fruits Basket had a love-child.
If you’re looking for a dark fantasy a la Uprooted or an intricate backstory of two kingdoms who misunderstood each other, this isn’t that book.
If you’re looking for something light and easy-to-read , with the easy dialogue of a romance book, you’ll probably enjoy this. And the post-credit scene of sorts hinted about more stories in the world to come.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
❤️ Lorne x Cerys
adventurous
dark
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated