raven_acres's review against another edition
3.0
Cute little read, gave off a child's fairy tale, LOTR feel to it. 1st in a 5 book series.
jadejade's review against another edition
3.0
My family bookshelf had a copy of book 4 of this series, and I remember admiring the cover art of the Black Beast from a young age. But I prefer not to read these things out of order! I bought books 1 to 3, so that I would be able to properly enjoy number 4, waiting for me on that shelf.
I never got to book 4; I stopped after finishing book 1.
Now there is nothing wrong with this book but the style just doesn't speak to me. I found it a bit lackluster and, ultimately, forgettable. I love seeing a favourite story continued in its sequels, but this ended up being maybe the first series where I was all geared up to enjoy it then chose to leave it.
I did finish the book, and I don't regret reading it, but I have no desire to dip into this world again.
I never got to book 4; I stopped after finishing book 1.
Now there is nothing wrong with this book but the style just doesn't speak to me. I found it a bit lackluster and, ultimately, forgettable. I love seeing a favourite story continued in its sequels, but this ended up being maybe the first series where I was all geared up to enjoy it then chose to leave it.
I did finish the book, and I don't regret reading it, but I have no desire to dip into this world again.
omiai's review
4.0
I was dubious about this, given that it is a fantasy book for adults with a cover that appeals to children and is only 202 pages long.
But I was pleasantly surprised!
This is a book full of wonderful characters who are not overexplained so much is left to your imagination, which works for the character of Bevan inparticular, who is rather mysterious.
The story itself isn't hugely deep, but I wouldn't expect (nor want) it to be given the length
The language used is phenomenal! Springer has a real way with words, and although it took a while to get into her style, once I did I was hooked.
There is a real legendary quality to this book, as if it were a retelling of some ancient myth or legend. Absolutely superb!
I really recommend this to all fantasy fans, it is truly remarkable!
But I was pleasantly surprised!
This is a book full of wonderful characters who are not overexplained so much is left to your imagination, which works for the character of Bevan inparticular, who is rather mysterious.
The story itself isn't hugely deep, but I wouldn't expect (nor want) it to be given the length
The language used is phenomenal! Springer has a real way with words, and although it took a while to get into her style, once I did I was hooked.
There is a real legendary quality to this book, as if it were a retelling of some ancient myth or legend. Absolutely superb!
I really recommend this to all fantasy fans, it is truly remarkable!
amber_insight's review
3.0
The ending was unexpected, but in a disappointing way - it just didn't seem to flow from what came before it.
ejderwood's review
1.0
this is horrifying. THIS person wrote the enola holmes books?!?!??? this book is high fantasy drivel and the couple kisses every two pages.
diankra's review
4.0
Es un libro precioso. Mola porque los personajes parecen tener actitudes consideradas como "femeninas" y son todos tan nobles y tan monos que ay. El único problema ha sido el final, que me ha parecido un poco sacado de la manga por un cambio de actitud repentino de cierto personaje
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