laphenix's review
5.0
I absolutely loved this book! I felt like I was getting a little bit of history mixed into an exciting story that kept me guessing.
lazygal's review
1.0
This first-in-a-series was muddled and confusing; I can't imagine any YA reader getting through it, much less wanting to read more.
dianawellejus's review
3.0
After losing her parents Corrine is to stay at her Uncle William, but Corrine is sick and sees things she can't really understand. To get rid of her sickness and hopefully her visions she does something she shouldn't have done and her uncle sends her to live at Falston Manor. Falston Manor is a reformation school for youn ladies but Corrine is still having visions. But Corrine has more to worry about after what she did at her uncles the Captain has been following her and what is it about witches? And what is it the weird letters is saying about the fay?
In the serpent's colis is the first book in the Hallowmere series and is a very interesting book. I was entertained all way through the book. There is never a boring moment as Corrine is trying to figure out what is happening and who is the good ones and who are the evil ones. If you're tired of fairies always being the good guys you should try this book.
In the serpent's colis is the first book in the Hallowmere series and is a very interesting book. I was entertained all way through the book. There is never a boring moment as Corrine is trying to figure out what is happening and who is the good ones and who are the evil ones. If you're tired of fairies always being the good guys you should try this book.
chwaters's review
3.0
While this book could have benefited from some extra editing, the overall story is pretty good. I'm always a fan of historical fiction with a fantastical twist. Recommended for fans of "A Great and Terrible Beauty" (though not quite as intoxicating).
icegoddess09's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
sarahc_98's review
4.0
I enjoyed this much more than A Great and Terrible Beauty. I felt in this novel that even though the characters are ignorant of the reasons behind the suspicious goings-on at the Falston school, these girls can be educated and redeemed. The only complaint is that there is an enormous amount of exposition required to set up this story, and the payoff doesn't come at the end of the novel. Definitely a book for series lovers.
vermidian's review
2.0
While not a total waste of paper, I mist say that I have never met a dumber main character. This is one of those MCs that sees a hole in the floor, someone warns them to be careful about it, and then step through it and fall three floors anyway. It’s ridiculous. Despite every single character warning her not to do things, she did them anyway! It was really frustrating as a reader seeing this character be so naive. Ultimately, that, more than the relatively boring plot, was what killed this book for me.
As far as the world went, that was really its strong point. Dark fae and fae mythology, crossed with witchcraft and post-Civil War America? It was really an interesting world to be thrust into. However, the story never would have worked if the main character weren’t the dumbest kid on the block.
I will definitely not be reading on in this series and I would warn others to find other books.
As far as the world went, that was really its strong point. Dark fae and fae mythology, crossed with witchcraft and post-Civil War America? It was really an interesting world to be thrust into. However, the story never would have worked if the main character weren’t the dumbest kid on the block.
I will definitely not be reading on in this series and I would warn others to find other books.
maidmarianlib's review
3.0
Slow in places, character motivation is not always clear, sets up for the sequel which you need to read.
craftmomma55's review
3.0
This was pretty good. About a group of girls who are apparently susceptible by nature to the enticings of fairies--didn't really get that part; not well-explained. Anyway its about the battle for a school of girls and the instructors who are sworn to protect the girls and bring down the "unhallowed" band of fairies trying to drag them to the underworld for their own nefarious reasons.
Well written but left a lot of holes and questions. Perhaps the second book will answer them? The ending was unsatisfactory to me, but that could be because there's another book coming as well.
Well written but left a lot of holes and questions. Perhaps the second book will answer them? The ending was unsatisfactory to me, but that could be because there's another book coming as well.
celebrin's review
1.0
I kept reading it waiting for it to get better.
It didn't.
I suppose the characterization is all right, and it did keep me interested but I would not reccomend this book to anyone.
It didn't.
I suppose the characterization is all right, and it did keep me interested but I would not reccomend this book to anyone.