Reviews

The Swan Ball by Patty Bryant, Malinda Lo, Racheline Maltese, Joel Derfner, Ellen Kushner, Alaya Dawn Johnson

chirson's review

3.0

The beginning

Spoiler

dream sequence + breaking the fourth wall

didn't work for me, but the rest of the chapter did, particularly by showcasing the Duchess and Kaab some more. The interactions and group scenes are growing ever more interesting. The relationships - progress and become more life-like, beyond just being sketched. My only complaint would be the fact that Micah seemed to be completely superfluous / artificially inserted into the action here, but perhaps there's supposed to be some payoff later.

I think I'm getting more and more into the mood / themes / character, though, so that's definitely a plus.

(I read the book courtesy of NetGalley, in exchange for an honest review.)

kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review

5.0

I love the ending of the ball.

macthekat's review

3.0

I didn't quite like the mod of storytelling in this story, however the story as always is good

pers's review

3.0

I could've done without the authorial asides to the reader in this one.