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ngreads48's review
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
chelsealeigh's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed reading this book! Was quite a quick one, i think it took me just over an hour to read with a few interruptions.
It does touch on some topics such as poverty and child neglect which may be upsetting for some, but I do think it is an absolutely lovely tale of friendship.
My only complaint is that I read it so quickly, Aniya and Empress’ friendship was incredibly sweet and it would have been wonderful to experience more of it!
It does touch on some topics such as poverty and child neglect which may be upsetting for some, but I do think it is an absolutely lovely tale of friendship.
My only complaint is that I read it so quickly, Aniya and Empress’ friendship was incredibly sweet and it would have been wonderful to experience more of it!
adamskiboy528491's review
3.0
Empress and Aniya by Candice Carty-Williams is a surprisingly short and innocent piece of fiction I’ve read so far. Only under 150 pages, and it hits you straight the heart. This was a quick, enjoyable, and fun read rather than YA and felt more like a short story or an anthology entry.
The magical realism element came entirely out of the blue for me, which I didn’t mind - coming into this story blind ultimately made it better. This short book covers some important issues of class, poverty and standing up for what’s right, but it does so with a light touch and doesn’t feel preachy. It’s an enjoyable teen friendship tale that I felt was pitched at the right mid-teenage bracket.
mrsfionnacharming's review
4.0
What a charming little book!! This completely reminded me of a lot of the books that I read when I was younger and I can always fall head over heels for Candice Carty-Williams’ writing style.
Lovely characterisation with a true emphasis on feminine friendship- something that I don’t think gets quite enough credit. It was refreshing to read a YA teen-centres book that lacked the presence of romantic interest. All in all a wholesome little read.
My only slight issue was that the pacing was a little off and I wish that the *spoiler alert* body swap excitement had been introduced a little earlier.
Lovely characterisation with a true emphasis on feminine friendship- something that I don’t think gets quite enough credit. It was refreshing to read a YA teen-centres book that lacked the presence of romantic interest. All in all a wholesome little read.
My only slight issue was that the pacing was a little off and I wish that the *spoiler alert* body swap excitement had been introduced a little earlier.
miag03's review
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
beth_books_123's review against another edition
4.0
Short, sweet and cute - 4*
I needed a new, short audiobook and this audiobook was under 3 hours was perfect to aid my marking. Everyone needs an Aniya in their lives. EVERYONE.
Cute YA.
I needed a new, short audiobook and this audiobook was under 3 hours was perfect to aid my marking. Everyone needs an Aniya in their lives. EVERYONE.
Cute YA.
siobhangrace14's review against another edition
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
sophwent's review
hopeful
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0