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Fishfolk
184 pages, Paperback
Published December 2, 2025
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April 12, 2025
Thanks to Firefly Press and NetGalley for providing this ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The rhythm of the dialogue, and the stylistic choices this book made were certainly interesting.
I enjoyed the idea of myth, and exploring what's real and what isn't. And I liked the boggy, marshy imagery.
However, some of the writing choices seemed unusual. I appreciate this is a middle grade book and therefore I'm not the target audience, but four pages of just ooos and two pages of just bwarks were, to me, unnecessary.
The rhythm of the dialogue, and the stylistic choices this book made were certainly interesting.
I enjoyed the idea of myth, and exploring what's real and what isn't. And I liked the boggy, marshy imagery.
However, some of the writing choices seemed unusual. I appreciate this is a middle grade book and therefore I'm not the target audience, but four pages of just ooos and two pages of just bwarks were, to me, unnecessary.
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April 9, 2025I received a free copy of this ARC in exchange for an honest review
An acquired taste for how one likes their formatting and writing style, but what they will find underneath is an ocean fable of a tiny family stranded on a little island surrounded by the sea and the day they come across a fishfolk. The ending is told at the start, but throughout the story, you will question what might be the truth and what is not, what leads to the end that turns the story into a confusing language filled yet almost eerie tale of the depths. Give it a 3 out of 5 and 7 out of 10.
An acquired taste for how one likes their formatting and writing style, but what they will find underneath is an ocean fable of a tiny family stranded on a little island surrounded by the sea and the day they come across a fishfolk. The ending is told at the start, but throughout the story, you will question what might be the truth and what is not, what leads to the end that turns the story into a confusing language filled yet almost eerie tale of the depths. Give it a 3 out of 5 and 7 out of 10.
April 21, 2025
Fishfolk is a book with great world-building and atmospheric storytelling, but unfortunately, the plot did not do it for me. Especially in the beginning, I kept waiting for something to happen.
The synopsis also mentioned black-and-white woodcut-style illustrations, and although they are great artworks (similar to the cover), there were only three throughout the book (not counting the chapter icons), which I found disappointing.
Thank you NetGalley and Firefly Press for giving me access to an e-arc for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
The synopsis also mentioned black-and-white woodcut-style illustrations, and although they are great artworks (similar to the cover), there were only three throughout the book (not counting the chapter icons), which I found disappointing.
Thank you NetGalley and Firefly Press for giving me access to an e-arc for review consideration. All opinions are my own.
September 25, 2025
an unusual writing style that took me a while to get into. it was quite off-putting at first, but once my mind wrapped itself around it, it wasn't so bad.
the story itself is very interesting, and by the end makes you reflect on our own world.
I couldn't tell you if this book is for children or not. because it's told from the point of view of a child, it reads like a children's book. but it contains some rather dark themes (death, madness) that some children might not understand or be ready for. so if your kid wants to read it, maybe pre-read it just to be sure you're ok with it
the story itself is very interesting, and by the end makes you reflect on our own world.
I couldn't tell you if this book is for children or not. because it's told from the point of view of a child, it reads like a children's book. but it contains some rather dark themes (death, madness) that some children might not understand or be ready for. so if your kid wants to read it, maybe pre-read it just to be sure you're ok with it
October 12, 2025
The writing is incredible, with a truly unique voice. The language is stylised, yet easy to read and absolutely captivating, reminiscent of Katya Balen. The powerful voice makes the main character, Oona, leap off the page. She instantly captured my heart and my imagination, and I was swept into the story.
The plot is propulsive, but it tackles dark themes of the climate crisis, death, betrayal, and mental health issues. They are handled well, but the book still left me reeling. What will remain with me is the powerful bond of sisterhood and the strength it brings.
The plot is propulsive, but it tackles dark themes of the climate crisis, death, betrayal, and mental health issues. They are handled well, but the book still left me reeling. What will remain with me is the powerful bond of sisterhood and the strength it brings.
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