I got really caught up in this story. I did not read that it was a fairy tale retelling prior to reading the book, so perhaps that allowed me to read I got really caught up in this story. I did not read that it was a fairy tale retelling prior to reading the book, so perhaps that allowed me to read it without those expectations because it does not follow any fairy tale exactly. I'm unsure why anyone would want it to.
It has fairy tale elements in it, along with pure fantasy elements. It seemed to me that it was as much like The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe and Lord of the Rings as it is like a fairy tale. It is a total fantasy set in another world. I believe it will be highly appealing to my middle school students who enjoyed Kingdom of the Lost Cities Series. I think it will appeal more to MS than HS, but is easily enjoyed by both boys and girls because it has some awesome battle scenes as well as a little light romance.
The book is clean with no profanity or sexual references....more
Loved this! The story includes a good kid with a complete family which is unusual in today youth novels. The premise is a young kid that is trying to Loved this! The story includes a good kid with a complete family which is unusual in today youth novels. The premise is a young kid that is trying to take care of his younger sister when his world goes crazy. The story is contains lots of highly descriptive details and lots of historical references. I think it will appeal to readers of Rick Riordan and J.K. Rowling, not because it has gods or witches, but because of the well built fantastical world....more
This is suitable for all ages, but probably not an interest under 7th grade.
I totally enjoyed this fun, easy romantic story. It has interesting charaThis is suitable for all ages, but probably not an interest under 7th grade.
I totally enjoyed this fun, easy romantic story. It has interesting characters, including some evil, and a great story line. I think my kids will love this and enjoy it as much as I have....more
This is definitely not my cup of tea, but I can see lots of my Middle School boys getting into this big time. Can't wait to see if I can attract a fewThis is definitely not my cup of tea, but I can see lots of my Middle School boys getting into this big time. Can't wait to see if I can attract a few. Lots of middle school humor and angst along with the ever popular werewolf....more
Fun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that midFun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that middle school boys will get into it, tough. Each one is a little better than the last. I'm looking forward to the next one....more
Fun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that midFun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that middle school boys will get into it, tough....more
Fun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that midFun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that middle school boys will get into it, tough....more
Fun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that midFun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that middle school boys will get into it, tough....more
Fun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that midFun to read. Great premise, but Sanderson does a bit of stand-up comedy at the beginning of each chapter that dragged it down for me. I think that middle school boys will get into it, tough....more
One of Robert's better fantasy series. Great characters and lots of action.One of Robert's better fantasy series. Great characters and lots of action....more
One of Robert's better fantasy series. Great characters and lots of action.One of Robert's better fantasy series. Great characters and lots of action....more
This is one of Robert's better fantasy series. I enjoyed the break from reality and as always her characters are great.This is one of Robert's better fantasy series. I enjoyed the break from reality and as always her characters are great....more
Action from beginning to end. For a while, I was afraid that I'd get to the end and it would be a cliffhanger and I didn't really think that was requiAction from beginning to end. For a while, I was afraid that I'd get to the end and it would be a cliffhanger and I didn't really think that was required. Instead, he kept it high intensity until the end and I loved it. Flew through the final chapters. Loved that it is completely clean....more
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