joannaszulcm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
sara_evaney's review against another edition
4.0
The ending was super weird, but I loved everything before it. The story felt like so many different stories in one. First there was the kidnapping, then practicing magic, then he adventure on the wood and finally the living at court and it was all great!
readivine's review against another edition
4.0
This was supposed to be an August Buddy Read with ✦ Maica ✦ but because of SCHOOL SHENANIGANS, I hadn't been really active here in Goodreads for almost a month and it was dreadful. My 2018 streak screeched to a halt in August hahahahahahahha *sobs* and I really missed out a lot. *whispers*FRIENDS I'M BACK PLS FORGIVE ME FOR GHOSTING YOU *whispers*
Anyway, [b:Uprooted|22544764|Uprooted|Naomi Novik|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480121122s/22544764.jpg|41876730] was in my 2017 must-reads but I DNFed it for multiple reasons; and now, due to ✦ Maica ✦'s sudden obsession with [a:Naomi Novik|8730|Naomi Novik|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1206646770p2/8730.jpg], I get to give this a second chance! AND OHOHOHBOYYY AM I GLAD TO DO SO.
There's a lot of storylines happening in this book and I do think that it could be a bit overwhelming for some, and it could also be pretty much all over the place. However, its redeeming qualities lies heavily on the characters, the fairytale vibe, and the freaking writing style. This is the kind of purple prose that I'd happily gobble up.
It's not cliche or cringy, rather, it's woven so poetically that I can't help but sigh in relief with every descriptive line I read. I also fell in love with the overall fairytale setup, and it feels like being a child again flipping through folklore. [b:Uprooted|22544764|Uprooted|Naomi Novik|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480121122s/22544764.jpg|41876730] is like all my favorite folklore reads on steroids, and that's a good thing!
I really like how there was a lot happening in the book, and I really appreciate every turn of the plot. It's not your staple heroes-vanquishing-the-villains-in-one-strike setup. It was instead a frustrating journey of figuring out what the Wood really was and how to overcome it. AND ON TOP OF THAT, I GET TO HAVE MY FILL WITH PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE FLIRTATIONS FROM THE LEADS. That my dear friends, is my fatal flaw. I just can't get enough of these tsunderes ahahhaha. The latter half of the book was the most struggling part for me and the resolution wasn't what I really expected. It wasn't that satisfying at all and it rings hollow for me. However, this book will surely be one of my favorite folklore reads for this year!
Anyway, [b:Uprooted|22544764|Uprooted|Naomi Novik|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480121122s/22544764.jpg|41876730] was in my 2017 must-reads but I DNFed it for multiple reasons; and now, due to ✦ Maica ✦'s sudden obsession with [a:Naomi Novik|8730|Naomi Novik|https://images.gr-assets.com/authors/1206646770p2/8730.jpg], I get to give this a second chance! AND OHOHOHBOYYY AM I GLAD TO DO SO.
There's a lot of storylines happening in this book and I do think that it could be a bit overwhelming for some, and it could also be pretty much all over the place. However, its redeeming qualities lies heavily on the characters, the fairytale vibe, and the freaking writing style. This is the kind of purple prose that I'd happily gobble up.
It's not cliche or cringy, rather, it's woven so poetically that I can't help but sigh in relief with every descriptive line I read. I also fell in love with the overall fairytale setup, and it feels like being a child again flipping through folklore. [b:Uprooted|22544764|Uprooted|Naomi Novik|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1480121122s/22544764.jpg|41876730] is like all my favorite folklore reads on steroids, and that's a good thing!
I really like how there was a lot happening in the book, and I really appreciate every turn of the plot. It's not your staple heroes-vanquishing-the-villains-in-one-strike setup. It was instead a frustrating journey of figuring out what the Wood really was and how to overcome it. AND ON TOP OF THAT, I GET TO HAVE MY FILL WITH PASSIVE AGGRESSIVE FLIRTATIONS FROM THE LEADS. That my dear friends, is my fatal flaw. I just can't get enough of these tsunderes ahahhaha. The latter half of the book was the most struggling part for me and the resolution wasn't what I really expected. It wasn't that satisfying at all and it rings hollow for me. However, this book will surely be one of my favorite folklore reads for this year!
gsroney's review against another edition
4.0
“‘I'm glad,’ I said, with an effort, refusing to let my mouth close up with jealousy. It wasn't that I wanted a husband and a baby; I didn't, or rather, I only wanted them the way I wanted to live to a hundred someday, far off, never thinking about the particulars. But they meant life: she was living, and I wasn't.”
“They all had stories. They had mothers or fathers, sisters or lovers. They weren't alone in the world, mattering to no one but themselves. It seemed utterly wrong to treat them like pennies in a purse. I felt the soldiers understood perfectly well that we were making sums out of them-- this many safe to spend, this number too high, as if each one wasn't a whole man.”
“They all had stories. They had mothers or fathers, sisters or lovers. They weren't alone in the world, mattering to no one but themselves. It seemed utterly wrong to treat them like pennies in a purse. I felt the soldiers understood perfectly well that we were making sums out of them-- this many safe to spend, this number too high, as if each one wasn't a whole man.”
defunctfridge's review against another edition
2.0
it took me from june 2022 to october 2023 to get to page 100. this book personally put me into a year long reading slump.
tiffwxng's review against another edition
5.0
This was an absolutely amazing Beauty and the Beast retelling, taking the original story and twisting it completely. Still, there is a lovable Dragon and a smart heroine. It was definitely focused on the war against the Wood and Agniezka developing her magic, rather than the romance, which was slightly disappointing...I don't have the patience for slow burn romance, but it was sweet. Definitely one of my favorites. I wish there was a sequel.
clever_but_forgettable's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yollie's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
snow04's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
seriouslybookish's review against another edition
3.0
3.5 stars.
I really did enjoy this book. I just wished I got a little bit more of it.
I really did enjoy this book. I just wished I got a little bit more of it.