A review by rebeccazh
The Two Princesses of Bamarre by Gail Carson Levine
4.0
Really liked this one. It was a lighthearted and enjoyable read. Addie isn't like the usual kickass, likeable heroines, she's timid, meek and afraid of a lot of things but tries her best despite it.
Her relationship with Meryl was great. Addie's voice was also really distinctive and clear and she was just so cute. I liked how her own thoughts would cut through people's dialogue - reminded me a little of Kate Daniels.
I liked Vollys, surprisingly. She was very interesting: unpredictable, eccentric, callous, temperamental. Kind of an anti-heroine. Every time she came on to the page, you won't know if she would be angry at Addie or if she would be in a good mood. Addie's time with her reminded me strongly of an abusive relationship. Wasn't sure if it was meant that way, but I thought the Gray Death was a great analogy for unhappiness and negativity.
Rhys was adorable, absolutely adorable. The ending was unexpectedly bittersweet. I also loved the declaiming. Not something you see often. I loved the little bits of magic - the tablecloth and the seven league boots and Drualt and fairies and dragons and Gray Death. Added whimsy and charm. Really delightful and enjoyable.
Her relationship with Meryl was great. Addie's voice was also really distinctive and clear and she was just so cute. I liked how her own thoughts would cut through people's dialogue - reminded me a little of Kate Daniels.
I liked Vollys, surprisingly. She was very interesting: unpredictable, eccentric, callous, temperamental. Kind of an anti-heroine. Every time she came on to the page, you won't know if she would be angry at Addie or if she would be in a good mood. Addie's time with her reminded me strongly of an abusive relationship. Wasn't sure if it was meant that way, but I thought the Gray Death was a great analogy for unhappiness and negativity.
Rhys was adorable, absolutely adorable. The ending was unexpectedly bittersweet. I also loved the declaiming. Not something you see often. I loved the little bits of magic - the tablecloth and the seven league boots and Drualt and fairies and dragons and Gray Death. Added whimsy and charm. Really delightful and enjoyable.