ccoe119's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. The characters were well defined and the story was unique. however, I warn future readers that they will need to suspend disbelief numerous times as the main character grows up.
jennakaaate's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
4.5
erisouls's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
5.0
Stunning prose
katie_hill22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
janerose123's review against another edition
4.0
Okay, My TBR twin with Akuma this April. I paused reading this in May because busy month for me but I enjoyed this book. So, thanks for my April TBR twin Akuma:)
nickynacky's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
fast-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
jmpeck16's review against another edition
3.0
This book was beautifully rendered. Very sensory, you feel like you live a languid life in the swamp with Kya, the main character. However. Languid is the key term. Languid and/or slow and boring. Perhaps this just wasn’t the book for me, but I just found it tedious. Almost nothing happens in the whole book. The main character is unrelatable in every way because she has literally been on her own in the wilderness for her entire life, never learning how to human. The only vaguely interesting thing that happened was the ending. I agreed with the way it ended, though I was not surprised by it.
Ultimately, I think the place and the character were well rendered, but I really did not enjoy reading about them.
Ultimately, I think the place and the character were well rendered, but I really did not enjoy reading about them.
candidlyneila's review against another edition
5.0
this story is about the devastating differences between “lonely” and “alone.” a book that spoke to a part of me that i have spent years nurturing, only to be calmed by the soft murmurs of Kya and the Marsh. i found myself clutching the book as i read the last page, devastated that the only text i’ve felt has understood me has come to an end. if you’re familiar with the curse of loneliness, i encourage you to pick up this read.
abbegeorge's review against another edition
3.0
It was fine. Don’t really understand why everyone in the world and her mother is obsessed tho.