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lollyreadsabook's review against another edition
3.5
80% of this book was interesting and i was really enjoying it. But I could not get over her leaving him with his dying friend. Unforgivable. Completely ruined it for me. It was all her stupid plan and then she set him up and took advantage of his differences to evade the consequences. She was a pretty shitty character before that but after I found myself waiting for justice to find her and hoping she ended up doing some time too. but Gentry was such a sweet and unique character, I’m glad I read this book just to get to know him. He deserved better.
laurenisallbooked's review against another edition
I'm not entirely sure I know what I just read.
On the one hand, I love this book for it's diverse representation of disabilities. A main character with chronic pain? SIGN ME UP. There's also a character on the spectrum who speaks entirely in Middle English, which is an incredible commitment on Greenwood's part.
I also enjoyed the seedy, troubled, self-proclaimed 'white trash' family drama and relations we all came to know and love in that other book.
This book also carried an element of nostalgia for that time in youth when you read magical/fantasy novels and wanted to be a knight/princess/lady of the lake, etc.
While I think Greenwood made great use of most of the multiple POV storytelling, I definitely think the book could have used less narrators. There are nine narrators in this book. NINE. and they didn't all have distinct voices (most didn't).
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I don't think Zee and Gentry should have ended up together. It's obvious that she cares about him and he trusts her, but I think as long as he's committed to being her knight, they can't have an equitable partnership. Also she 1000% did not make up for letting him take the fall for her plan and go to prison for three years by paying the taxes on his land and taking his sword out of a lake. Nope nope nope.
On the one hand, I love this book for it's diverse representation of disabilities. A main character with chronic pain? SIGN ME UP. There's also a character on the spectrum who speaks entirely in Middle English, which is an incredible commitment on Greenwood's part.
I also enjoyed the seedy, troubled, self-proclaimed 'white trash' family drama and relations we all came to know and love in that other book.
This book also carried an element of nostalgia for that time in youth when you read magical/fantasy novels and wanted to be a knight/princess/lady of the lake, etc.
While I think Greenwood made great use of most of the multiple POV storytelling, I definitely think the book could have used less narrators. There are nine narrators in this book. NINE. and they didn't all have distinct voices (most didn't).
Spoilers ahead:
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I don't think Zee and Gentry should have ended up together. It's obvious that she cares about him and he trusts her, but I think as long as he's committed to being her knight, they can't have an equitable partnership. Also she 1000% did not make up for letting him take the fall for her plan and go to prison for three years by paying the taxes on his land and taking his sword out of a lake. Nope nope nope.
skynet666's review against another edition
4.0
Overall, this was a unique, interesting story. I felt like the story slowed down a bit too much near the end, but I liked the ending.
genthebookworm's review against another edition
3.0
Bryn Greenwood is an amazing writer who writes detailed plotlines and multifaceted characters. All The Ugly and Wonderful Things was not an easy read but I connected so much with her storytelling. The Reckless Oath We Made was definitely a highly anticipated book for me as a reader.
Unfortunately, I had a hard time connecting with these characters and the pacing of this storyline. I struggled with some of the dialogue and the medieval vibe that the character Gentry used and I found it distracted me more than helping me relate to the characters and events.
I think I am definitely in the minority with my feelings about this book so it just might not have been a great fit for me as a reader. I do appreciate that Greenwood never shies away from difficult topics and that her characters are real and raw.
Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam for an advanced copy of this book.
Unfortunately, I had a hard time connecting with these characters and the pacing of this storyline. I struggled with some of the dialogue and the medieval vibe that the character Gentry used and I found it distracted me more than helping me relate to the characters and events.
I think I am definitely in the minority with my feelings about this book so it just might not have been a great fit for me as a reader. I do appreciate that Greenwood never shies away from difficult topics and that her characters are real and raw.
Thank you to NetGalley and Putnam for an advanced copy of this book.
natinthehat8's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
asparrow29's review against another edition
5.0
Found it difficult to get into right in the beginning, but by the middle I was flying through the book & couldn’t put it down. I loved each character and thought overall it was extremely well- written!
smarty_ants's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
musicsaves's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book! On so many levels. It’s the latest from Bryn Greenwood and the third of hers that I’ve read. If you want a fast-paced thriller with deep heart, unique, flawed and captivating characters, edgy issues and freshness out the wazoo...look no further! All of her books have placed social misfits front and center, making them the stars of these glorious stories. This is no Harlequin romance. It is uniquely REAL and totally original at the same time. Gentry and Zee will be staying with me for quite awhile.
If you like medieval fantasy, modern-day crime and imperfect romance...then this is the perfect mashup for you!
If you like medieval fantasy, modern-day crime and imperfect romance...then this is the perfect mashup for you!
drb5232's review
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
I read and loved this book the year it came out, so when I saw the audiobook was available at my library, I thought I would revisit these singular characters and their memorable quest. Pure of heart, brave of spirit, full of honor, and earnest AF! I was just as captivated the second time around.