genya's review against another edition
3.0
Imo wasn't as great as the first 2 but still a good read...would luv to see these made into a fantasy series
lexireed's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
kimal25's review against another edition
4.0
This was a very quick read as I expected it would be. Rexi, King of Camelot, is trying to save all of story. The Gwen head is still in charge, Kato is dead/possessed, and Dorothea is in Kansas. They are trying to get rid of Griz, Blanc and Morte. A hefty goal. I mostly like how it ended even if the happily ever after was forced in the last 2 pages and unexplained.
bookwormerica's review against another edition
4.0
What a cute series! I love how it all tied together. A definite reread will happen
britneyfan19's review against another edition
5.0
2021
Was re-reading this for the first time in Dec with my best friend who read it for the first time as we were doing a buddy read along. This book was still so much fun with Dot and Rexi. I really hope this series gets made into a TV show or A movie. Plus I hope Betsy decides to come back to this world, I would love to see what Dot and everyone is up to.
2018
I can't believe I finished this book in about ten hours from start to finish!! But I just could not put the book down for nothing!! It had me hook from page one, I had to see what happened next. I Love Dot and Rexi, they had me laughing. And I'm so happy how this book ended.
Was re-reading this for the first time in Dec with my best friend who read it for the first time as we were doing a buddy read along. This book was still so much fun with Dot and Rexi. I really hope this series gets made into a TV show or A movie. Plus I hope Betsy decides to come back to this world, I would love to see what Dot and everyone is up to.
2018
I can't believe I finished this book in about ten hours from start to finish!! But I just could not put the book down for nothing!! It had me hook from page one, I had to see what happened next. I Love Dot and Rexi, they had me laughing. And I'm so happy how this book ended.
Spoiler
With Dot and Rexi both getting a happily ever after endingskyhazzard's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun series! I loved all the puns and the fairytales woven into the story. I do wish the ending had more oomph to it. The epilogue seemed to hint that some day we could return to these stories and I really hope we do.
momwithareadingproblem's review against another edition
4.0
I received an eARC of this book via Netgalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of this review.
Banished by Betsy Schow is the fantastic conclusion to The Storymakers. Told from both Dorthea’s and Rexi’s point of view, I found myself reminded of what I loved about this series in the first place: it’s subtle combining of pop culture with fairy tales.
At the end of Wanted, we are left wondering if Dorthea survived and well it’s answered immediately. Dorthea is in a hospital in Kansas when she awakes and when the story begins she’s been there a month. The scar on her chest isn’t from a Excalibur but from surgery to remove cancer. Dorthea is being told that all she knows about Libraria (the land she hails from) is false, that it is all in her head, a psychotic invention brought on by the stress of her cancer. And she’s starting to believe them. Dorthea is heartbroken and lost, yet in Kansas her parents are alive and well. She is a far cry from the spoiled princess in the first book. She’s broken and must find herself in order to help her friends.
Meanwhile Rexi is still in Camelot being named the true king after Excalibur found her. Mordred is at her side and together they plan on saving Dot and the kingdom from Morte and Blanc. This is not the same girl we saw in the last two books. Instead Rexi is changed for the better. She’s finally what’s important to her and that’s her friends who she is determined to save. She’s on a mission and that’s to give all of story a happily ever after.
The plot moves quickly and I found that I liked the dual POV more than I would. I loved seeing Rexi and Dot’s perspectives. But what I loved more was the setting. The author returned to the Oz storyline since really the story has been centered on Dot. I liked the little things like the name of her psychologist Dr. Baum (as in L. Frank Baum the author of [b:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|236093|The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)|L. Frank Baum|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1398003737l/236093._SY75_.jpg|1993810]) and the club Dot goes to. Dot’s time in Kansas is very reminiscent of the original story this is based on. And Rexi’s trials to find the wishing well brings in some Camelot elements which I also enjoyed. I loved how well the author was able to mesh the stories together, creating Libraria.
Overall Banished was a great read. I enjoyed the climax and the heartbreaking conclusion. I was sad and happy to turn the final page and the end? Well all I can say is I hope that means the author will write more from this land. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that has read the series previously and to those that enjoy urban fantasy and fairy tales.
Banished by Betsy Schow is the fantastic conclusion to The Storymakers. Told from both Dorthea’s and Rexi’s point of view, I found myself reminded of what I loved about this series in the first place: it’s subtle combining of pop culture with fairy tales.
At the end of Wanted, we are left wondering if Dorthea survived and well it’s answered immediately. Dorthea is in a hospital in Kansas when she awakes and when the story begins she’s been there a month. The scar on her chest isn’t from a Excalibur but from surgery to remove cancer. Dorthea is being told that all she knows about Libraria (the land she hails from) is false, that it is all in her head, a psychotic invention brought on by the stress of her cancer. And she’s starting to believe them. Dorthea is heartbroken and lost, yet in Kansas her parents are alive and well. She is a far cry from the spoiled princess in the first book. She’s broken and must find herself in order to help her friends.
Meanwhile Rexi is still in Camelot being named the true king after Excalibur found her. Mordred is at her side and together they plan on saving Dot and the kingdom from Morte and Blanc. This is not the same girl we saw in the last two books. Instead Rexi is changed for the better. She’s finally what’s important to her and that’s her friends who she is determined to save. She’s on a mission and that’s to give all of story a happily ever after.
The plot moves quickly and I found that I liked the dual POV more than I would. I loved seeing Rexi and Dot’s perspectives. But what I loved more was the setting. The author returned to the Oz storyline since really the story has been centered on Dot. I liked the little things like the name of her psychologist Dr. Baum (as in L. Frank Baum the author of [b:The Wonderful Wizard of Oz|236093|The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Oz, #1)|L. Frank Baum|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1398003737l/236093._SY75_.jpg|1993810]) and the club Dot goes to. Dot’s time in Kansas is very reminiscent of the original story this is based on. And Rexi’s trials to find the wishing well brings in some Camelot elements which I also enjoyed. I loved how well the author was able to mesh the stories together, creating Libraria.
Overall Banished was a great read. I enjoyed the climax and the heartbreaking conclusion. I was sad and happy to turn the final page and the end? Well all I can say is I hope that means the author will write more from this land. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that has read the series previously and to those that enjoy urban fantasy and fairy tales.
celticgoddess731's review against another edition
2.0
I wasn't a huge fan of this book. I went in expecting an awesome retelling of Cinderella, based off of the cover, and I was disappointed. Maybe that's my fault for my expectations being so high.