As some of you may have figured out I write a lot of my reviews in advance. I go on review binges. However, I just found out the most miraculous thing. YOU CAN GET YOUR GOODREADS REVIEWED SYNCHED WITH YOUR BLOGGER ACCOUNT.
Let those words sink in.
What does this mean for you, my dedicated reader? Blog post that come after I read them. More in depth goodreads reviews. EXCITEMENT. ACTION. EASIER FOR ME.
Anyways, to the book!
I can't even tell you how long I've owned this book. I'm pretty sure I bought it in junior high or high school, so we're looking at something circa 2009ish. For those of you who aren't mathematically inclined, this means that I owned this book for 7 years before I read it.
Should I have read it when I got it? Most definitely, and please keep that in mind as you read this review.
First off, I really enjoyed the plot. I always love it when sisters are involved and they're close to one another. There is no greater joy than a close family. I liked how it weaved in magic and fantasy easily into the world that was.
I did, however, find the beginning a bit frustrating. I found that the writing lack a sophistication that I enjoy in books; it was a little to teen-focused to me. The writing caused a more transparent plot and I easily saw how the book was going to end when I was about halfway through. This means two things; firstly, that it has some really good foreshadowing; secondly, that the foreshadowing is quite obvious. Unfortunate, I know. However, for a younger reader this would be excellent.
As I did enjoy this book significantly, I rate it a 7 out of 10. Not the best rating, but also not the worst. I don't think I'd read it again, but I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice light read or any younger readers.
My review for the second book in this series will be published in a couple of days, so keep your eyes open!
Let those words sink in.
What does this mean for you, my dedicated reader? Blog post that come after I read them. More in depth goodreads reviews. EXCITEMENT. ACTION. EASIER FOR ME.
Anyways, to the book!
I can't even tell you how long I've owned this book. I'm pretty sure I bought it in junior high or high school, so we're looking at something circa 2009ish. For those of you who aren't mathematically inclined, this means that I owned this book for 7 years before I read it.
Should I have read it when I got it? Most definitely, and please keep that in mind as you read this review.
First off, I really enjoyed the plot. I always love it when sisters are involved and they're close to one another. There is no greater joy than a close family. I liked how it weaved in magic and fantasy easily into the world that was.
I did, however, find the beginning a bit frustrating. I found that the writing lack a sophistication that I enjoy in books; it was a little to teen-focused to me. The writing caused a more transparent plot and I easily saw how the book was going to end when I was about halfway through. This means two things; firstly, that it has some really good foreshadowing; secondly, that the foreshadowing is quite obvious. Unfortunate, I know. However, for a younger reader this would be excellent.
As I did enjoy this book significantly, I rate it a 7 out of 10. Not the best rating, but also not the worst. I don't think I'd read it again, but I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for a nice light read or any younger readers.
My review for the second book in this series will be published in a couple of days, so keep your eyes open!
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