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anouk14's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.5
amberly1997's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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
3.0
Started and finished date - 25.09.24 to 27.09.24.
My rating - Three stars.
I did enjoyed this book but didn't love it, Both the atmosphere and world building was okay. The magic system was fine and the writing was fine. The paced of plot felt too slow for my liking and the ending of the book was fine also the cover of book was fine. The characters was okay but I feel like they needed to be flash out bit more.
My rating - Three stars.
I did enjoyed this book but didn't love it, Both the atmosphere and world building was okay. The magic system was fine and the writing was fine. The paced of plot felt too slow for my liking and the ending of the book was fine also the cover of book was fine. The characters was okay but I feel like they needed to be flash out bit more.
heorina13's review against another edition
4.0
Love the Norse mythology themes in this book, it was such a lovely read. A bit scary, a bit romantic, a lot of YA.
The only thing that nags on my brain is Stig - nice lad, but damn he was suspicious! I almost wish there was one more chapter explaining a bit more about him, about Nina and that ghost that kept appearing.
The only thing that nags on my brain is Stig - nice lad, but damn he was suspicious! I almost wish there was one more chapter explaining a bit more about him, about Nina and that ghost that kept appearing.
megsbookishtwins's review against another edition
4.0
Disclaimer: I received this free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Martha has an unusual ability where she can read people from touching their clothes, as if their memories and emotions have been absorbed into the material. Her mother believes it is nonsense. In order to fully understand her ability, she sets off to visit her grandmother. When she gets there she discovers that Mormor is dead and she is left with so many unanswered questions. Strange and paranormal events start happening, and she realises her strange abilities are just the beginning.
It took me forever to read The Twisted Tree and not because I wasn’t enjoying it and not because it was a bad book (it isn’t!) but because I was in a huge reading slump which has lasted over a month. Despite this, I did enjoy reading The Twisted Tree and I enjoyed revisiting it for a little while when my mood fancied/allowed it.
I loved the Norse mythology aspect. It was really interesting as I’m not very knowledgeable on the topic but really loved the Norns and the creature and the Queen of the Underworld. I also really enjoyed the blend of the mythology and the thriller/supernatural aspect.
The Twisted Tree was well written, not because it was in-your-face-scary but it had this really great subtle eerie vibe to it, and the snowy Norweigan setting really added to that. That, and the mythology, is what kept fetching me back to it despite the horrible slump I was in. I did enjoy Martha as a character, but she wasn’t really the highlight of the book for me. The romance was also not my favourite part but far from terrible! Overall, I did really enjoy the story and the mythology.
Martha has an unusual ability where she can read people from touching their clothes, as if their memories and emotions have been absorbed into the material. Her mother believes it is nonsense. In order to fully understand her ability, she sets off to visit her grandmother. When she gets there she discovers that Mormor is dead and she is left with so many unanswered questions. Strange and paranormal events start happening, and she realises her strange abilities are just the beginning.
It took me forever to read The Twisted Tree and not because I wasn’t enjoying it and not because it was a bad book (it isn’t!) but because I was in a huge reading slump which has lasted over a month. Despite this, I did enjoy reading The Twisted Tree and I enjoyed revisiting it for a little while when my mood fancied/allowed it.
I loved the Norse mythology aspect. It was really interesting as I’m not very knowledgeable on the topic but really loved the Norns and the creature and the Queen of the Underworld. I also really enjoyed the blend of the mythology and the thriller/supernatural aspect.
The Twisted Tree was well written, not because it was in-your-face-scary but it had this really great subtle eerie vibe to it, and the snowy Norweigan setting really added to that. That, and the mythology, is what kept fetching me back to it despite the horrible slump I was in. I did enjoy Martha as a character, but she wasn’t really the highlight of the book for me. The romance was also not my favourite part but far from terrible! Overall, I did really enjoy the story and the mythology.
goblin_w_ksiazkach's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Porządna mlodzieżówka. Chciaż cały czas zastanawia mnie jak wyglądają usta stworzone do całowania.
markdudley's review against another edition
5.0
Difficult to find a weakness. Feeds into my love of mythology, and Norse mythology in particular. Read on a wet and windy October Saturday in the UK, but could perfectly visualise the long winter nights of Norway.
demilee1369's review against another edition
2.0
This book was a rather interesting take on Norse Mythology but I couldn't get a full feel on this book at all it seemed to sit at just bearly interesting and not go any further. The characters had a lot of potential but seemed to get lost in pitying themselves. I cant think of anyone I could recommend this book to cause I didn't find any interest in it but it might hold someone new to reading novels and have a fascination with Norse Mythology interested.
artemisx's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-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? Yes
3.5
pandaaaaa14's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
mimi_joe_lit's review
3.0
3.5/5
une lecture fantastique inspirée de la mythologie nordique que j’ai adoré découvrir !
Les + de ce roman :
☆ l’intrigue hyper addictive
☆ l’histoire de famille et comment nous est montré toute la question de l'héritage familial.
☆ les personnages que j’ai trouvé très attachants
☆ la petite romance choupi
☆ l’ambiance en huis clos hyper pesante et flippante
☆ l’immersion dans les légendes nordiques
Les - de ce roman :
○ quelques invraisemblances sur les réactions des persos
○ la mythologie qui n’est pas assez approfondie selon moi
○ la romance un peu trop rapide à mon goût
○ le manque de profondeur au niveau des persos
une lecture fantastique inspirée de la mythologie nordique que j’ai adoré découvrir !
Les + de ce roman :
☆ l’intrigue hyper addictive
☆ l’histoire de famille et comment nous est montré toute la question de l'héritage familial.
☆ les personnages que j’ai trouvé très attachants
☆ la petite romance choupi
☆ l’ambiance en huis clos hyper pesante et flippante
☆ l’immersion dans les légendes nordiques
Les - de ce roman :
○ quelques invraisemblances sur les réactions des persos
○ la mythologie qui n’est pas assez approfondie selon moi
○ la romance un peu trop rapide à mon goût
○ le manque de profondeur au niveau des persos