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A review by aelynreads
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
3.0
The concept behind this book is so good! A creepy forest as the main antagonist, a dragon (fair, that turned out to be a guy, but he's still called Dragon), some weird offering of a girl every 10 years. Yes please! I was reasonably pleased with the way it was executed too - I did enjoy this book, although I also had a few problems with it.
GOSH it was long. I don't actually think the book is longer than any other book I read, it just felt SOOO long. It jumps straight into the story from the first page, which I LOVED. But after the first chapter or so, the pace of the story slowed right down and started to drag. It didn't really pick up again until about 2/3 of the way through.
Also, the story felt like 2 books that had been put together. Half way through, and I mean exactly half way through, the book changed location and kind of changes the direction, and became more political and focused on the royal family. I didn't dislike it, but I was left just a little confused at the sudden change.
I was left a little disappointed by the ending regarding the romance aspect of the book. The conclusion of the Wood was AMAZING and perfectly done, but the ending didn't really conclude the romance at all, and I was left with a few questions. The romance was actually disappointing throughout the whole book. I felt like it was there, but also not there at the same time..?
Overall, the book is a good read. I enjoyed the plot and thought that was very well done. It tied in magic and politics, and the ending was especially very well thought out. The book just dragged a little in my opinion and I was disappointed by the (lack of?) romance.
GOSH it was long. I don't actually think the book is longer than any other book I read, it just felt SOOO long. It jumps straight into the story from the first page, which I LOVED. But after the first chapter or so, the pace of the story slowed right down and started to drag. It didn't really pick up again until about 2/3 of the way through.
Also, the story felt like 2 books that had been put together. Half way through, and I mean exactly half way through, the book changed location and kind of changes the direction, and became more political and focused on the royal family. I didn't dislike it, but I was left just a little confused at the sudden change.
I was left a little disappointed by the ending regarding the romance aspect of the book. The conclusion of the Wood was AMAZING and perfectly done, but the ending didn't really conclude the romance at all, and I was left with a few questions. The romance was actually disappointing throughout the whole book. I felt like it was there, but also not there at the same time..?
Overall, the book is a good read. I enjoyed the plot and thought that was very well done. It tied in magic and politics, and the ending was especially very well thought out. The book just dragged a little in my opinion and I was disappointed by the (lack of?) romance.