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alishaelly's review
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
shelvesofstarlight's review against another edition
3.0
This book is such a sweet, short read packed full of action and plot that is perfect for younger readers wanting to get into historical fiction.
Honesty and Alice, the two main point of view characters, were well written and certainly felt unique throughout the story. I liked how despite the fact that they contrasted each other and added a lovely dimension to the friendship that blossomed between them. The other characters in this book also had a personality, such as Maude, which I thought was particularly impressive given the book's shortness.
The plot was well-written and didn't feel rushed but I personally would have liked a little more development of the story that led up to the ending. However, the plot was constructed well and was thoroughly enjoyable and I absolutely adored watching the friendship blossoming between Alcie and Honesty because that was the real heart of this book. Especially given how it all ended!
The writing was easy to follow but didn't feel basic at the same time. I loved how Honesty's way with words translated onto the page into lovely metaphors and the stories that she told seemed so real to me. Plus, the setting was well established and there was a clear command of the time period in which it was set. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable book.
Honesty and Alice, the two main point of view characters, were well written and certainly felt unique throughout the story. I liked how despite the fact that they contrasted each other and added a lovely dimension to the friendship that blossomed between them. The other characters in this book also had a personality, such as Maude, which I thought was particularly impressive given the book's shortness.
The plot was well-written and didn't feel rushed but I personally would have liked a little more development of the story that led up to the ending. However, the plot was constructed well and was thoroughly enjoyable and I absolutely adored watching the friendship blossoming between Alcie and Honesty because that was the real heart of this book. Especially given how it all ended!
The writing was easy to follow but didn't feel basic at the same time. I loved how Honesty's way with words translated onto the page into lovely metaphors and the stories that she told seemed so real to me. Plus, the setting was well established and there was a clear command of the time period in which it was set. Overall, a thoroughly enjoyable book.
womanon's review against another edition
2.0
Unfortunately this book wasn't for me. The premise sounded amazing, but soon after I started it turned out that the writing style didn't suit me. Therefore I was unable to really get into the story and I kept zooming out. This is also the reason I cannot say much about the story or the characters, because I skimmed a lot of it. I do hope to revisit this one day to see if I like it better.
bluewithstars's review
5.0
This is a wonderful historical story by the brilliant Eloise Williams. Twists and turns with possible friendship. Fantastic.
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