A review by ina_fab
The Lie Tree by Frances Hardinge

3.0

This book was an okay read for me. I finished up the book so fast, in two sittings. Mostly, I loved the fantastic part of the story (the lie tree), the intricate illustrations by Chris Riddell and the main character, Faith. Living in that time period where women were nothing and men everything, Faith was as tough as a rock being a teenager. She was smart, quirky and courageous, standing up for her ideas and proving she can move mountains.
But this book lacked in many things: I thought the lie tree was a big part of the story (but I've learned so few things about it) and the family plot that wasn't so captivating for me.
Overall, the illustrations were atmospheric and helped me get through the story more easily.