jitterbugbear's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
library_of_artemis's review
4.0
I’ve been searching for a book like this for a long time - a cozy fantasy set in Ireland with magic and low-stakes, kind fairies. Once I finished I immediately downloaded the sequel, not because the ending was a cliff hanger but because I just needed to be back in this world!
S.O. Callahan really does a wonderful job of using magic and fairies in a way that isn’t intense like some series but isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Just a real lovely read!
S.O. Callahan really does a wonderful job of using magic and fairies in a way that isn’t intense like some series but isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Just a real lovely read!
kodyreadseverything's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.0
madscientistcat's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Death of parent, Death, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Minor: Vomit
blueskyreview's review
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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? It's complicated
4.5
indiab202's review
DNF @ 11%.
I received this ebook in a Goodreads giveaway. The description and title were what made me interested in this book and I wish I could have experienced more of the plot before deciding on a rating, but unfortunately I couldn’t keep going.
The writing style was highly distracting. Specifically, when I started counting how many times a sentence started with ‘I’, ‘I’m’, ‘As I…’, etc, I knew I couldn’t continue with this book. Yes, this is written in first person, but there a plenty of first person perspective books that use more variety in sentence structure. I think with constructive feedback, and further growth in skill, this could be better.
I received this ebook in a Goodreads giveaway. The description and title were what made me interested in this book and I wish I could have experienced more of the plot before deciding on a rating, but unfortunately I couldn’t keep going.
The writing style was highly distracting. Specifically, when I started counting how many times a sentence started with ‘I’, ‘I’m’, ‘As I…’, etc, I knew I couldn’t continue with this book. Yes, this is written in first person, but there a plenty of first person perspective books that use more variety in sentence structure. I think with constructive feedback, and further growth in skill, this could be better.
trudi's review against another edition
emotional
lighthearted
relaxing
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? Yes
5.0
This book is amazing and it needs to get so much more attention!!
ditten's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
It was very cosy, felt pretty cottagecore with lots of horses, tea, and fairies.
Very fairytale-like, cute characters, and I can definitely see why so many people enjoyed it.
Sadly, it didn't quite resonate with me as much as it might others.
Very fairytale-like, cute characters, and I can definitely see why so many people enjoyed it.
Sadly, it didn't quite resonate with me as much as it might others.
fae_princess_in_space's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
5.0
criticalgayze's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
relaxing
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
When I started, I didn’t think I’d enjoy this one nearly as much as I did. The writing, especially the descriptive writing about the setting, bordered on the fanfiction level, but the characters were so thoroughly charming, and I wound up getting choked up by it in ways that were reminiscent of Rowan Speedwell’s Kindred Hearts. Plus, between this and Red, White, & Royal Blue, I think I’m into British Isle sports now.