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bookshelves4paperelves's review against another edition
4.0
This ending had ruined my life, how could you leave it THERE?!?
Full review to come once I’ve stopped CRYING
Full review to come once I’ve stopped CRYING
casmirdonna's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
katsbookishthoughts's review against another edition
4.0
I have to say, this book was stunning from the moment I opened the package. I loved the touch of the bookmark and the wrapping: the seal made it seem like I was receiving a special gift.
Onto the story. I realised quickly after beginning this that it was going to have to work hard to really impress me due to the fact it is written in the first person and I find that I don’t enjoy this kind of writing as much as I do third person stories. Having said this, with a good author I can still enjoy stories written in this style. The type is a nice size, not being too small and the first few chapters do pull my interest. I enjoyed the way the prologue was tied into the first chapter. Very clever way of pulling two distinct parts of the story together. The way the dream element is woven through the story is also clever.
I surprised myself by enjoying a lot of the story, especially the thoughts of the protagonist and the telling of the general happenings, many elements reminded me of The Lord of the Rings. I found I had more and more problems swallowing the anthropomorphism the further I got into the story though: I could see some elements of this being possible but all of them? No. I did like the way the camps seem to have been based upon concentration camps in some respects though and the way the use of magick brought understanding and similarities to the Witch trials. I can believe that humans would do this kind of thing to each other. The references to The Resistance reminded me of Nazi Germany as well.
As I enjoy reading fantasy I loved the elements of magick scattered throughout the story and this helped make up for the elements that I found myself disbelieving. All in all this was a complex story that had much to enjoy and left many questions I am sure will be answered in the following books. I might read on and I might reread: far more likely that I will given the ending: it’s almost worth reading for that alone! I need to know what happens, I need to know more about these ancestors: well played, Ray Star. As well as the questions I need to get answered, this story left me with the contented feeling that spending a decent length of time reading a good story does. All of the above means t this story earns four stars
Onto the story. I realised quickly after beginning this that it was going to have to work hard to really impress me due to the fact it is written in the first person and I find that I don’t enjoy this kind of writing as much as I do third person stories. Having said this, with a good author I can still enjoy stories written in this style. The type is a nice size, not being too small and the first few chapters do pull my interest. I enjoyed the way the prologue was tied into the first chapter. Very clever way of pulling two distinct parts of the story together. The way the dream element is woven through the story is also clever.
I surprised myself by enjoying a lot of the story, especially the thoughts of the protagonist and the telling of the general happenings, many elements reminded me of The Lord of the Rings. I found I had more and more problems swallowing the anthropomorphism the further I got into the story though: I could see some elements of this being possible but all of them? No. I did like the way the camps seem to have been based upon concentration camps in some respects though and the way the use of magick brought understanding and similarities to the Witch trials. I can believe that humans would do this kind of thing to each other. The references to The Resistance reminded me of Nazi Germany as well.
As I enjoy reading fantasy I loved the elements of magick scattered throughout the story and this helped make up for the elements that I found myself disbelieving. All in all this was a complex story that had much to enjoy and left many questions I am sure will be answered in the following books. I might read on and I might reread: far more likely that I will given the ending: it’s almost worth reading for that alone! I need to know what happens, I need to know more about these ancestors: well played, Ray Star. As well as the questions I need to get answered, this story left me with the contented feeling that spending a decent length of time reading a good story does. All of the above means t this story earns four stars
prerana90's review
4.0
The book flow is really good and very easy to read. The story grasps you right from the beginning. But what I found interesting was the blending of current climate problems into the storyline. Author’s thoughts and ideas of saving the earth are very evident in the story of Peridot.
The only thing I was confused by the tone of the book. In many places it felt like a children’s book, the concept of requiring magic to save the earth.
The only thing I was confused by the tone of the book. In many places it felt like a children’s book, the concept of requiring magic to save the earth.
bclubbetty's review
4.0
I received a free copy of this book from Love Books Tours on Instagram in exchange for an honest review!!
This is a YA fantasy, but I would say aimed at the younger side of YA, I would almost maybe let my (mature and well read) 10year old read it with me
This is a YA fantasy, but I would say aimed at the younger side of YA, I would almost maybe let my (mature and well read) 10year old read it with me
mrsbettylovesbooks's review
5.0
Absolutely fantastic. It grabbed me right from page one and didn't let go. Admittedly I was like, 'what?' Then I was like 'oh clever' Then I was immersed and I didn't want to put the book down and sleep. I read it over two days in two sittings I just couldn't tear myself away.
There is so much I want to say about this absolutely brilliant book but I need a little more time to find the words because wow, just wow. I loved it. I'll write up a full review for my blog soon.
The only negative is I want the next book NOW. This was the first in a trilogy and I cannot wait for the next.
There is so much I want to say about this absolutely brilliant book but I need a little more time to find the words because wow, just wow. I loved it. I'll write up a full review for my blog soon.
The only negative is I want the next book NOW. This was the first in a trilogy and I cannot wait for the next.
pre_reads's review
4.0
The book flow is really good and very easy to read. The story grasps you right from the beginning. But what I found interesting was the blending of current climate problems into the storyline. Author’s thoughts and ideas of saving the earth are very evident in the story of Peridot.
The only thing I was confused by the tone of the book. In many places it felt like a children’s book, the concept of requiring magic to save the earth.
The only thing I was confused by the tone of the book. In many places it felt like a children’s book, the concept of requiring magic to save the earth.