themoonphoenix's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
krystlethegreat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Beautifully written! I loved the gothic-y castle and Cinderella touches.
I wish our MC was a touch older than 12, and that our story didn't end immediately after the climax.
The magic system of witches isn't explored too much, but that makes sense, because our little MC doesn't have anyone actually explain it to her.
Overall, a great spooky season read!
I wish our MC was a touch older than 12, and that our story didn't end immediately after the climax.
The magic system of witches isn't explored too much, but that makes sense, because our little MC doesn't have anyone actually explain it to her.
Overall, a great spooky season read!
luisaroesch's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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? No
3.75
moony_writes's review against another edition
4.5
i really, truly love this book <3
while at times predictable, it was really well written, and i’m very picky about prose!
i loved Bram and Minnifer, and of course Zita. and Vikers!
i randomly found this book at my library and though it would be perfect for my fall TBR, and i was so right! :)
while at times predictable, it was really well written, and i’m very picky about prose!
i loved Bram and Minnifer, and of course Zita. and Vikers!
i randomly found this book at my library and though it would be perfect for my fall TBR, and i was so right! :)
lory_enterenchanted's review against another edition
I picked this up because of the gorgeous cover art by the Balbusso sisters. Dark whimsy is a difficult tone to manage, and I was not finding it worked here. Comparisons to my beloved Diana Wynne Jones were derailed by the overly elaborate and flowery language, something she is not at all prone to. The world and castle felt resolutely like an invention, not a discovery, which is fatal in a fantasy.
jarichan's review against another edition
4.0
Welch wundervolles Buch! Perfekt zu lesen im Oktober.
Eine sympathische Heldin, eine verzauberte Welt und Familiengeheimnisse - was will man mehr? Bachmann erzählt seine Geschichte ruhig, aber dadurch eben auch sehr stimmungsvoll. Das Hörbuch nimmt diese Atmosphäre auf und bringt sie umso mehr zur Geltung, wenn man dabei durch bunte Blätterhaufen geht und den Nebelschwaden zuschaut.
"Cinders and Sparrows" ist mein Lieblingsbuch von Bachmann geworden und nun bin ich gespannt, womit der Autor als nächstes aufwartet. Seit dem letzten Buch hat er sich stark weiterenwickelt und ich hoffe, dass dem so bleiben wird.
Dieser Titel ist eindeutig ein Monatshighlight und hat das Zeug dazu, auch einen Platz in meinen Jahreshighlights zu ergattern.
Eine sympathische Heldin, eine verzauberte Welt und Familiengeheimnisse - was will man mehr? Bachmann erzählt seine Geschichte ruhig, aber dadurch eben auch sehr stimmungsvoll. Das Hörbuch nimmt diese Atmosphäre auf und bringt sie umso mehr zur Geltung, wenn man dabei durch bunte Blätterhaufen geht und den Nebelschwaden zuschaut.
"Cinders and Sparrows" ist mein Lieblingsbuch von Bachmann geworden und nun bin ich gespannt, womit der Autor als nächstes aufwartet. Seit dem letzten Buch hat er sich stark weiterenwickelt und ich hoffe, dass dem so bleiben wird.
Dieser Titel ist eindeutig ein Monatshighlight und hat das Zeug dazu, auch einen Platz in meinen Jahreshighlights zu ergattern.
greergreer's review against another edition
5.0
WOW, I loved this book! Magical Realism at its best. Loved the storyline in this book and it was such an easy read I devoured this in one day.
rissa1516's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.0
It was cute for a YA novel. Short enough that the pacing was okay, the last quarter of the book is where it really picked up. It also had a nice little twist. I know the target audience is middle school to young adult, but the age of the main character is a little young for me (10 years old) and would have been more "realistic" if she was a little older.
phoebemurtagh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Death, and Bullying