A review by swalk
Unraveller by Frances Hardinge

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense
  • 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

4.5

 Such an incredible book, I just loved this! Beautifully written, full of folklore and totally immersive. 
 
The gothic, twisted world building was wonderful and I enjoyed all the different interwoven elements of magic and reality. You really come to empathise with the main characters Kellan and Nettle as they overcome many obstacles throughout their adventure. Just spellbinding.
 
 I hope there will be more in this series, I really didn’t want it to end. (I would say it’s probably good for over 12’s as there were some bits that might be a little scary. Definitely good for adult fantasy fans!)
 
 The narrator was brilliant, she brought the book to life and made it really easy to tell between characters. 
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