Reviews

Fenris & Mott by Greg Van Eekhout

bigbear73's review

3.0

TBH, we DNFed this.

It was pretty fun, but not as fun as the other 3 books I was reading with 9 yo, and the library needed it back.

Fenris is adorable, Mott is lovable, and the world building is pretty good.

We liked what we saw, but not enough to get again anytime soon, if that makes sense.

madeye93's review

adventurous funny lighthearted 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? It's complicated

3.5

magreader's review

adventurous medium-paced

3.75

raucous's review

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

 This is a fun and clever middle grade mashup of Norse mythology, animal rescue, and a girl who is determined to keep her promises in a world where it seems that no one else does. Highly recommended. 

jonmhansen's review

5.0

A charming story about the end of the world. Also has many amusing exchanges, such as this one:

"Why do you people talk so weird?"
"We don't talk weird."

"Yeah, you do. You're all 'Lo and forsooth, beware the puppy, for he will, like, wreak havoc upon all you know.'"
"Well, you people are all 'I have a bank account. Those shoes are cool. Have you seen my trombone?'"

teaandspite's review

2.0

First three pages of the book: amazing, awesome, Mott is the most entertaining character in ages

Rest of the book: where did all the fun go?

I'm honestly a little surprised that this isn't Van Eekhout's first book because it makes a lot of pretty basic mistakes. There's no oomph, no emotional tug. Things happen without any real investment or payoff. Most of that is due less to the story itself than the way it's written. Way too much passive voice, not enough description, and questionable dialogue from everyone except Mott. Just because a book is written for children doesn't mean it has to lack style or skill. Fenris & Mott reads as the draft of a good book rather than a polished work.

coffeeandprose's review

adventurous funny hopeful tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

lillygabriella's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

We got this book in our Owlcrate Jr subscription box and it is definitely another winner. For the general plot, you can read the synopsis. Things get tense for a while and my 11 year old stopped reading because he was afraid to find out what happens.  I finished it and I love the book, including the ending. Without any spoilers I think it is safe to say that Fenris is adorable and has many scenes. (After all, his name is in the title!)

greysonk's review

adventurous fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

3.0

readingthroughtheages's review

3.0

I had no idea this one was based in Norse mythology!