elysian's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
5 star Read
I absolutely loved this one!
- The message it wanted to convey was strong and carried through the entire book with the MC growing and changing her opinion on it.
- All the characters are just lovable. Chicory is just 🥰
- The world is so interesting and solid. Genuinely wish I could live there too.
- The ending left me wanting for more, but I am definitely satisfied with the ending and resolution. I hope Regan gets a spotlight in other Wayward Children books: tho I understand if she wouldn't as it comes a bit contrary to the message of the book.
I absolutely loved this one!
- The message it wanted to convey was strong and carried through the entire book with the MC growing and changing her opinion on it.
- All the characters are just lovable. Chicory is just 🥰
- The world is so interesting and solid. Genuinely wish I could live there too.
- The ending left me wanting for more, but I am definitely satisfied with the ending and resolution. I hope Regan gets a spotlight in other Wayward Children books: tho I understand if she wouldn't as it comes a bit contrary to the message of the book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Outing, and Body shaming
books4em's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
3.0
This was another good piece in the Wayward Children series. I appreciate how they all have different diverse characters, and seeing an intersex main character in any published book is monumental. However, I wish it was discussed more when the main character, Regan, traveled through her door. I think it would’ve led to interesting conversations with the centaurs if she had brought it up to them as she aged with them.  I’m also only giving this one 3 stars as while it was good, it was too short. Even though these are all novellas, this one’s ending felt very rushed and could have been more drawn out, even just 20 pages. There’s so many questions at the end on whether she goes back to the Hooflands or not, and how is Regan and Chicory’s relationship affected, how do her parents react to her being home, is she sent to Miss West’s home? But overall, it was a sweet story about fighting destiny and having the ability to choose our own paths and break stereotypes/boxes society puts on us.Â
Content Warnings
Moderate: Toxic friendship
Minor: Body shaming and Transphobia
Transphobia - towards an intersex main character (she’s not trans, but this is the closest warning I could come to)takarakei's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? It's complicated
3.75
This one is for the horse girls - the world is called Hooflands. I really appreciate reading the diverse POVs in this series, the MC in this one is intersex. This one is a stand-alone within the series without overlap of previous book’s charactersÂ
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia, Kidnapping, and Bullying
Moderate: Body shaming
jayreadsthings's review
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
I loved this so much! It was so good and sad.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Body shaming
kylieqrada's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
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? Yes
3.0
Regan's story! The Hooflands! Horse girls rejoice! Intersex rep! The story just wasn't as intriguing to me as others in the series.Â
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Transphobia, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Body shaming
babyleo's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
- 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
4.0
Content Warnings
Minor: Body shaming and Bullying
modernmatilda's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
We love the intersex representation!!Â
Once again, I love the Wayward Children series. If you're looking for a slightly more grown-up (but not explicit or anything) series of fairytales, Seanan McGuire's short books will enchant you. If you were a unicorn or horse kid, you'll really enjoy this one. It felt more straightforward than the others and not much really happens, but in an enjoyable light-read way.
If you're going to pick up this series, I recommend starting with Every Heart a Doorway and then proceeding to whatever book you like, no order necessary!Â
Once again, I love the Wayward Children series. If you're looking for a slightly more grown-up (but not explicit or anything) series of fairytales, Seanan McGuire's short books will enchant you. If you were a unicorn or horse kid, you'll really enjoy this one. It felt more straightforward than the others and not much really happens, but in an enjoyable light-read way.
If you're going to pick up this series, I recommend starting with Every Heart a Doorway and then proceeding to whatever book you like, no order necessary!Â
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Dysphoria, Body shaming, Homophobia, Toxic friendship, Outing, and Bullying
Minor: Death
pyromastyx's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Child abuse, and Kidnapping
mikaelaandherbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
4.0
This one taught me that I really cannot judge a story by its premise, because I loved this one! Again, another back story that had me feeling all the feelings. I also really loved the representation of having a character who is intersex in this one and how respectfully they were portrayed.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Transphobia and Bullying
Moderate: Kidnapping and Body shaming
oliverreeds's review
adventurous
dark
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Bullying, Toxic friendship, Transphobia, and Body shaming