timefliesaway's review against another edition
2.0
Well...
The Cover is absolutely stunning and beautifully breathtaking – but does it serve the story? Not really. It does fit perfectly overall, and I wouldn’t know how to do it differently, but the illustration simply promises too much.
The story itself is quite interesting I’d say. I loved the mystery about the village Lourka, up above the hills, and the magic that surrounds the wrinkled land, but that’s quite it.
The characters are totally nerve-taking and annoying. Everyone seemed so dumb in this and every time someone opened their mouth (except the protagonist and a few other people), I wondered if they all even have a brain.
The Cover is absolutely stunning and beautifully breathtaking – but does it serve the story? Not really. It does fit perfectly overall, and I wouldn’t know how to do it differently, but the illustration simply promises too much.
The story itself is quite interesting I’d say. I loved the mystery about the village Lourka, up above the hills, and the magic that surrounds the wrinkled land, but that’s quite it.
The characters are totally nerve-taking and annoying. Everyone seemed so dumb in this and every time someone opened their mouth (except the protagonist and a few other people), I wondered if they all even have a brain.
slurmophidal's review against another edition
5.0
I know this book probably doesn't deserve five stars, but it's the first book that I have really fallen in love with. This book meant everything to me when I first read it. The worldbuilding might not be that good, but it's more than made up for with how descriptive the actual world is.
The Wrinkled Crown, I love you. Anne, I love you. Thank you for igniting my younger-self's passion for reading as a hobby and creative writing.
The Wrinkled Crown, I love you. Anne, I love you. Thank you for igniting my younger-self's passion for reading as a hobby and creative writing.
yapha's review against another edition
4.0
Linny was a "hummy baby," clearly born with music in her blood. To keep her safe, her parents tethered her to Sayra for most of the time until she was twelve. (According to the lore of their village, any girl that touches a lourka before she turns twelve will be taken Away.) Linny and Sayra considered themselves mismatched twins and both had turns in saving the other's life. But Sarya didn't keep Linny safe -- not only did Linny touch a lourka, she built one herself. And on the night before Linny's twelfth birthday, she knows that she must pay the price. But even Linny is surprised at what happens. She sets off on a journey out of their magical hills to find a cure, and ends up finding much, much more than she had bargained for. A fun adventure with an interesting underlying commentary on the junction between magic and science. Recommended for grades 4-7.
ARC provided by publisher.
ARC provided by publisher.
mckenzierichardson's review against another edition
4.0
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I came across an ARC of this book in a Little Free Library a little while ago and was instantly pulled in by the fantastic cover.
Now that I've read it, I'm happy to say the story is just as magnificent as the cover. The whole world Nesbet created was fantastic. It was so easy to slip into the wrinkled town of Lourka then go on an mind-bending quest with the fun, quick-witted Linny. Such an interesting and amazing story with a great cast of characters.
I really enjoyed the writing in this book. The descriptions were great and Nesbet has a way of writing things that just feels right. The style reminded me a bit of [b:The Phantom Tollbooth|378|The Phantom Tollbooth|Norton Juster|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1558858485l/378._SX50_.jpg|1782584]. The narration just pulled me right in.
While this was quite a long book, it was definitely worth it. There were so many twists and turns and there was always something going on.
I'm not sure if there is a sequel planned for this book, but there is obviously more story to be told and I would love to read it. If nothing else, I am definitely going to be on the look out for more Anne Nesbet books.
I came across an ARC of this book in a Little Free Library a little while ago and was instantly pulled in by the fantastic cover.
Now that I've read it, I'm happy to say the story is just as magnificent as the cover. The whole world Nesbet created was fantastic. It was so easy to slip into the wrinkled town of Lourka then go on an mind-bending quest with the fun, quick-witted Linny. Such an interesting and amazing story with a great cast of characters.
I really enjoyed the writing in this book. The descriptions were great and Nesbet has a way of writing things that just feels right. The style reminded me a bit of [b:The Phantom Tollbooth|378|The Phantom Tollbooth|Norton Juster|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1558858485l/378._SX50_.jpg|1782584]. The narration just pulled me right in.
While this was quite a long book, it was definitely worth it. There were so many twists and turns and there was always something going on.
I'm not sure if there is a sequel planned for this book, but there is obviously more story to be told and I would love to read it. If nothing else, I am definitely going to be on the look out for more Anne Nesbet books.
krayfish1's review against another edition
3.0
Three stars because I'm not the target audience.
Has an interesting voice, pretty solid plot.
Has an interesting voice, pretty solid plot.
rainbow_reader's review against another edition
4.0
*3.75
Hmm...I did like the magic vs. science aspect of the book. Overall, it was a nice novel with a decent plot. However, I felt like the characters were too young for it to be believable for me. I also think the first 100 pages were quite boring. I only got really invested in the story after a little bit. Yeah, I had a couple of other issues with it as well, but I don't want to get spoilery. Overall, I do think this is a great book for a younger audience.
Hmm...I did like the magic vs. science aspect of the book. Overall, it was a nice novel with a decent plot. However, I felt like the characters were too young for it to be believable for me. I also think the first 100 pages were quite boring. I only got really invested in the story after a little bit. Yeah, I had a couple of other issues with it as well, but I don't want to get spoilery. Overall, I do think this is a great book for a younger audience.
tamaraniac's review against another edition
(I wrote this review AGES ago but I forgot to post it here. Opppps.)
The Wrinkled Crown by Anne Nesbet is set in a world that has two sides: the plain side based in logic and science, and the wrinkled side where everything is made of magic and stories can come true. This is a very interesting middle grade novel, but it is confusing and hard to follow, the plot moves rather slowly and the characters fall a little flat. It reminded me a little bit of Fly by Night by Francis Hardinge and other historical England inspired middle grade high fantasy novels that are maybe just a little bit longer than they need to be. (But isn't that cover illustration gorgeous?)
The Wrinkled Crown by Anne Nesbet is set in a world that has two sides: the plain side based in logic and science, and the wrinkled side where everything is made of magic and stories can come true. This is a very interesting middle grade novel, but it is confusing and hard to follow, the plot moves rather slowly and the characters fall a little flat. It reminded me a little bit of Fly by Night by Francis Hardinge and other historical England inspired middle grade high fantasy novels that are maybe just a little bit longer than they need to be. (But isn't that cover illustration gorgeous?)
bryceoc's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this a lot! I loved the world and the characters, everything was well-drawn and imaginative. The basic plot, of a girl traveling to a different place to save her friend, was nothing new, but I felt that the world and surrounding details made the somewhat overdone elements feel fresh and interesting again. And besides, I'm a sucker for a good book about a quest through a magical world.
katayoun's review against another edition
3.0
enjoyable, though there was something there that i didn't like... not sure what, maybe it had a feel of a religious book, or maybe noone was fleshed out really there was this right/wrong people.
That said i would definitely read another nesbet book.
That said i would definitely read another nesbet book.
booksandbosox's review against another edition
3.0
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