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A review by elevetha
Even and Odd by Sarah Beth Durst
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
2.0
Two sisters split their magic, but they each only get magic every other day. This can be problematic, and also just plain annoying as one girls LIVES for magic and the other couldn't care less if she had it, in fact, she'd rather not. The girls find themselves trapped in the magical world, with no apparent way home. Magical shenanigans ensue with talking unicorns, shifting locations, a grumpy leprechaun, hoverboards, skunk spray, and what I assume was a veiled dig at the political sphere going on in, say, 2020.
I think the target audience age (and probably girls) would enjoy this one, but for me at this point in my life, it was just okay. It didn't stand out as being overly funny, unique, or memorable. It was very predictable as well, which didn't add to my enjoyment. I will say I don't think the description given on the flap jacket was very good, as it focused a lot on Even and her needing to be/being a hero, which I didn't get that particular vibe from the book at all.
I think the target audience age (and probably girls) would enjoy this one, but for me at this point in my life, it was just okay. It didn't stand out as being overly funny, unique, or memorable. It was very predictable as well, which didn't add to my enjoyment. I will say I don't think the description given on the flap jacket was very good, as it focused a lot on Even and her needing to be/being a hero, which I didn't get that particular vibe from the book at all.