jaymeks's review against another edition
4.0
Fucking amazing. Each book has consistently gotten better, and is definitely building to something. Cannot wait to see what's next!
valjeanval's review
4.0
The Hum and the Shiver is one of my favorite books of all time, but the others in the series have had diminishing returns for me. This one, however, was my favorite since that first one. I love reading this series while in Tennessee, as it feels like I walk outside into the Fae woodlands. Also, conceptually this book is Jaws but with with a pig and also Fae, so sort of playing to my wheelhouse. There's a few points I thought were a bit glossed over, but all in all a nice incentive to finish off this series. If you'd given up after Chapel of Ease, I'd say it's worth coming back for this one.
graff_fuller's review
challenging
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
There is a LOT of good in this story, but it felt very heavy.
As we were reading it (together), we were discussing possibilities...and Marie told me that the end would be a sad one. We wanted it NOT to be sad, but we KNEW it would be...and it was.
It could've been a whole LOT sadder, and thankfully the author had pitty on us, but still.
The idea of the music and the power it holds, especially by a Tufa, was prevalent in this story. That was one aspect that we wish could've changed the outcome, but nope.
This was just not our favourite story, but it does NOT mean it wasn't good. We are loving this series and the importance that it is instilling in us readers.
We are excited to move on to the next story...now.
As we were reading it (together), we were discussing possibilities...and Marie told me that the end would be a sad one. We wanted it NOT to be sad, but we KNEW it would be...and it was.
It could've been a whole LOT sadder, and thankfully the author had pitty on us, but still.
The idea of the music and the power it holds, especially by a Tufa, was prevalent in this story. That was one aspect that we wish could've changed the outcome, but nope.
This was just not our favourite story, but it does NOT mean it wasn't good. We are loving this series and the importance that it is instilling in us readers.
We are excited to move on to the next story...now.
rosemary_quintet's review against another edition
4.0
The song in chapter 29 is real by the way, and you should go listen to it on Youtube! It's called "Against the Black" by Jen Cass and Eric Janetsky.
vailynst's review against another edition
4.0
Notes:
Currently on Audiblre Plus
I love how the stories never lose a touch of otherness. In the first two books, it was the Tufa that held the most mystery. Later, the stories show glimpses of other mysteries that are a part of this world and that is pretty cool. =)
Currently on Audiblre Plus
I love how the stories never lose a touch of otherness. In the first two books, it was the Tufa that held the most mystery. Later, the stories show glimpses of other mysteries that are a part of this world and that is pretty cool. =)
suzjustsuz's review
4.0
4+ stars
Bledsoe is a master at creating a world and a story with the things he doesn't say, and his Tufa series is a shining example of how the art of subtlety can creep inside you and blossom. Now into book five I find that the vague sense of haunting that accompanies the setting and the characters of this series only serves to accentuate the duality of also feeling like I'm coming home when I start a Tufa story. Gather Her Round is at once a warm, welcoming blanket and a chilling, dark knot in your stomach.
I consider this series one of this year's finds and I look forward to more to come.
Bledsoe is a master at creating a world and a story with the things he doesn't say, and his Tufa series is a shining example of how the art of subtlety can creep inside you and blossom. Now into book five I find that the vague sense of haunting that accompanies the setting and the characters of this series only serves to accentuate the duality of also feeling like I'm coming home when I start a Tufa story. Gather Her Round is at once a warm, welcoming blanket and a chilling, dark knot in your stomach.
I consider this series one of this year's finds and I look forward to more to come.
jameseckman's review
3.0
This time it's a purely rural fantasy, including violent folk songs, a monster hog and a ghost seeking revenge. Told as a story in a story, you get to see several characters in action, several who are pretty despicable. A decent read, if a bit of a downer, I liked other books in the series better.
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