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abbieday01's review
3.0
Colour blind??!!!!???? Really???!!!! That’s the most out there thing ever.
And the princess just falls utterly, helplessly in love with the first boy she’s ever talked to - and it’s a silent whisperer who speaks?
But here’s the reason I didn’t rate it higher….i drudged through some seriously boring things. And I held on because….well, honestly, the premise was good and the writing not terrible. Then it’s like wam bam
And the princess just falls utterly, helplessly in love with the first boy she’s ever talked to - and it’s a silent whisperer who speaks?
But here’s the reason I didn’t rate it higher….i drudged through some seriously boring things. And I held on because….well, honestly, the premise was good and the writing not terrible. Then it’s like wam bam
shotz87's review against another edition
3.0
Thank you to the author for providing me a copy in exchange for an honest review!
The premise and world of this story is very unique. This is a great idea for a dystopian world! This was a quick and entertaining read.
I’m conflicted on the structure of the story; while I enjoyed the alternating perspectives, due to the short length of the novel I didn’t feel like I got to know the characters really well—just snippets of each of them. The short length also affected the pacing. The action in the middle of the book moved a little too quickly for me, and the resolution was too long.
But overall, this was a fun read.
The premise and world of this story is very unique. This is a great idea for a dystopian world! This was a quick and entertaining read.
I’m conflicted on the structure of the story; while I enjoyed the alternating perspectives, due to the short length of the novel I didn’t feel like I got to know the characters really well—just snippets of each of them. The short length also affected the pacing. The action in the middle of the book moved a little too quickly for me, and the resolution was too long.
But overall, this was a fun read.
jjs1993's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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? No
5.0
emlissess's review
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
eleanor_gravestock's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.25
A strong hook, wished for better prose. Includes a really satisfying conclusion.
mckayla_haesch's review
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
What a unique book! The author’s ability to weave an incredibly imaginative Kingdom with the message that our tongue truly does have the ability to bring life or death is a very rare trait. This book has multiple narrations which span over different timeframes, but I never once felt like I was missing something. All POVs blended together to ensure no gaps were created, and I enjoyed how we got a look into the characters roles and journey’s while working together to defeat the King. Naturally, all books have ebbs and flows, however I never felt like I was being drawn away from the story when it felt a little bit slower. I was concerned that the book would end on a cliffhanger and was so thrilled that it didn’t. Perfect ending to a perfect book that is so original.
vondav's review
5.0
The Whisperers are whispering. The Whisperers are whispering. The Whisperers are whispering. Then silence. There is something sinister about a 1000 voices speaking in sync and with their spoken word having the power to change fate.
Living under a tyrant king has turned the Valley of the Blessed into a poor and desolate land. People were starving and loyalty to the royals was gone. Jeremiah thought he was doing the right thing when he joined the Whisperers. At 16 there was a lot of responsibility on his young shoulders. As a whisperer, everything had to be done in silence or face the consequences of imprisonment or worse death. As the story spanned Jeremiah’s time in the castle, you can see that the pressure of remaining silent and worrying about his family had a detrimental effect on his life. Accompanying him as he does his duties, you meet quite a few characters, but none are as important as Rose. The connection between them, becomes stronger the longer they are in each other’s company, and whilst Jeremiah’s life is sad, Rose’s is not much better.
Whilst the majority of the story is set in the castle, there are times when we are following Micah’s story, Jeremiah’s younger sister, her story shows how she suffered with him leaving and the lengths she had to take to survive. Moving between Jeremiah and Micah’s story was seamless and there was no confusion whose tale I was reading about.
The plot was original, with characters you will love or hate. The descriptive style and the world building of the author enable you to imagine Jeremiah’s world with ease. The story ebbed and flowed depending on the scenes and when the scene had tension or suspense, I felt myself reading faster. It was a refreshing change not to finish on a cliff-hanger and whilst I do not want to give the ending away, I am glad to see that book 2 and 3 are already on pre-order and both will be out in a couple of months.
This is an ideal book for fantasy lovers and perfect for teenagers and adults. This is a new to me author and I enjoyed this book so much, I am off to read their other series.
Living under a tyrant king has turned the Valley of the Blessed into a poor and desolate land. People were starving and loyalty to the royals was gone. Jeremiah thought he was doing the right thing when he joined the Whisperers. At 16 there was a lot of responsibility on his young shoulders. As a whisperer, everything had to be done in silence or face the consequences of imprisonment or worse death. As the story spanned Jeremiah’s time in the castle, you can see that the pressure of remaining silent and worrying about his family had a detrimental effect on his life. Accompanying him as he does his duties, you meet quite a few characters, but none are as important as Rose. The connection between them, becomes stronger the longer they are in each other’s company, and whilst Jeremiah’s life is sad, Rose’s is not much better.
Whilst the majority of the story is set in the castle, there are times when we are following Micah’s story, Jeremiah’s younger sister, her story shows how she suffered with him leaving and the lengths she had to take to survive. Moving between Jeremiah and Micah’s story was seamless and there was no confusion whose tale I was reading about.
The plot was original, with characters you will love or hate. The descriptive style and the world building of the author enable you to imagine Jeremiah’s world with ease. The story ebbed and flowed depending on the scenes and when the scene had tension or suspense, I felt myself reading faster. It was a refreshing change not to finish on a cliff-hanger and whilst I do not want to give the ending away, I am glad to see that book 2 and 3 are already on pre-order and both will be out in a couple of months.
This is an ideal book for fantasy lovers and perfect for teenagers and adults. This is a new to me author and I enjoyed this book so much, I am off to read their other series.
splurglofl's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
ksmarsden's review
5.0
Jeremiah doesn't even know that he's special, when he is tricked into serving a tyrannical king. The only people that can help him are his brave sister, and a beautiful princess that is as much a prisoner as Jeremiah.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
The whole country is in ruin, with people starving and penniless; whilst their king has the power to grant wishes. The only problem is, the only wishes he grants are his own.
We follow Jeremiah, a young man who is tricked into serving in the King's army, in an attempt to save his family from starvation. Despite the torture and brainwashing that he undergoes, Jeremiah holds on to his identity, his good nature, and his hope for the future.
The narration is shared by other characters, including his sister Micah, and Princess Rose.
The Princess is the oldest daughter of the king. She has never been allowed outside, and even though she has some comfort, she's as much a prisoner as the whisperers. Rose is only alive to satisfy the whims of her father, his legal heir until a son can be born.
Rose knows when that happens, she has to save her sisters from being 'removed' from their right to the throne.
This story was very sweet, which feels odd to say, with all the brutal murder that goes on in it. It had the feeling of a Grimm fairytale, where the innocent princess and her white knight (reluctantly) embrace violence.
The poor whisperers, trapped in the castle and effectively good people, do what needs to be done. It reminded me of rats fighting in a trap.
The story felt very original, and I loved the whisperers, a grey army with the ability to make words come true, a dangerous and faceless force. Even in their own ranks, Jeremiah thinks he is the only one to hold onto his sanity, after the brutal training; so it is interesting to see their resilience shine through.
The way the story was built is unusual, with not only varying narrators, but switches between "Before" and "Then", before starting a countdown to the "Now".
It might sound confusing, but I thought it was cleverly done, and I quickly found it easy to follow.
The Whisperers of Evernow is a standalone story in its own right, but I'm looking forward to reading more books in this world Catherine has created.
I received a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
The whole country is in ruin, with people starving and penniless; whilst their king has the power to grant wishes. The only problem is, the only wishes he grants are his own.
We follow Jeremiah, a young man who is tricked into serving in the King's army, in an attempt to save his family from starvation. Despite the torture and brainwashing that he undergoes, Jeremiah holds on to his identity, his good nature, and his hope for the future.
The narration is shared by other characters, including his sister Micah, and Princess Rose.
The Princess is the oldest daughter of the king. She has never been allowed outside, and even though she has some comfort, she's as much a prisoner as the whisperers. Rose is only alive to satisfy the whims of her father, his legal heir until a son can be born.
Rose knows when that happens, she has to save her sisters from being 'removed' from their right to the throne.
This story was very sweet, which feels odd to say, with all the brutal murder that goes on in it. It had the feeling of a Grimm fairytale, where the innocent princess and her white knight (reluctantly) embrace violence.
The poor whisperers, trapped in the castle and effectively good people, do what needs to be done. It reminded me of rats fighting in a trap.
The story felt very original, and I loved the whisperers, a grey army with the ability to make words come true, a dangerous and faceless force. Even in their own ranks, Jeremiah thinks he is the only one to hold onto his sanity, after the brutal training; so it is interesting to see their resilience shine through.
The way the story was built is unusual, with not only varying narrators, but switches between "Before" and "Then", before starting a countdown to the "Now".
It might sound confusing, but I thought it was cleverly done, and I quickly found it easy to follow.
The Whisperers of Evernow is a standalone story in its own right, but I'm looking forward to reading more books in this world Catherine has created.
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