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minna17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
dembury's review
4.0
I had some hemming and hawing about how much I enjoyed the first half of this book plot-wise simply because parts of it felt a little too recap-y for me. BUT I totally enjoy McGuire's writing and the Wayward characters, so I never was bored reading it! I loved seeing the power balances of the Moors and hearing about how this particular world is maintained, and I'm very happy with the ending (even if it was a tad bit rushed). It's a long wait for the 6th book, but I'm crossing my fingers and hoping for a Kade or Cora novel next!
kimminy_cricket's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
tya11's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
drridareads's review
1.0
I clearly keep pushing myself to read these books because I liked the first two.
I'm going describe my relationship with the Wayward Children books (in a weird way):
• I think we might have chemistry. I definitely have a crush
• Definitely in love
• No more feeling butterflies. But okay I guess
• it’s just not the same anymore; the magic is completely gone
• ughh. This needs to end
• I forgot that you existed and it was so niiiceee.
While this book was set in the same place as the 2nd book and we also had characters from that book; it’s like I said the Magic is gone and I do believe this series should end already.
I mean you had the moors and Jack and Jill and still I don’t feel it. It’s missing that spark. That special ingredient; it’s been gone since the 3rd book. This book just feels like a pointless addition to the series. It adds nothing. No other worlds are explored; characters have become just caricatures.
I'm going describe my relationship with the Wayward Children books (in a weird way):
• I think we might have chemistry. I definitely have a crush
• Definitely in love
• No more feeling butterflies. But okay I guess
• it’s just not the same anymore; the magic is completely gone
• ughh. This needs to end
• I forgot that you existed and it was so niiiceee.
While this book was set in the same place as the 2nd book and we also had characters from that book; it’s like I said the Magic is gone and I do believe this series should end already.
I mean you had the moors and Jack and Jill and still I don’t feel it. It’s missing that spark. That special ingredient; it’s been gone since the 3rd book. This book just feels like a pointless addition to the series. It adds nothing. No other worlds are explored; characters have become just caricatures.
outi's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
maida's review
4.0
”No one should have to sit and suffer and pretend to be someone they’re not because it’s easier, or because no one wants to help them fix it.”
I really appreciate this book series. It seriously holds such a special place in my heart and it always baffles me how much emotion Seanan McGuire manages to pack into these novellas.
Jack and Jill, to no ones surprise, have always been my favorite characters. I’m so glad we got to see them and the Moors again. The sequels never hit as hard for me as the prequels do, but I really did enjoy this one.
I thought the ocd rep was extremely well done. Maybe because it is own voices, but also because it made me feel seen.
Then again, Down Among the Sticks and Bones still manages to be the best book in this series, which is kind of disappointing, considering none of its three “sequels” have managed to beat it.
But somehow I still comeback every year salivating for more stories in this universe. Thank you, Seanan. Thank you.
51. A book with an ""-ing"" word in the title
I really appreciate this book series. It seriously holds such a special place in my heart and it always baffles me how much emotion Seanan McGuire manages to pack into these novellas.
Jack and Jill, to no ones surprise, have always been my favorite characters. I’m so glad we got to see them and the Moors again. The sequels never hit as hard for me as the prequels do, but I really did enjoy this one.
I thought the ocd rep was extremely well done. Maybe because it is own voices, but also because it made me feel seen.
Then again, Down Among the Sticks and Bones still manages to be the best book in this series, which is kind of disappointing, considering none of its three “sequels” have managed to beat it.
But somehow I still comeback every year salivating for more stories in this universe. Thank you, Seanan. Thank you.
51. A book with an ""-ing"" word in the title