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Life in Your World
Sketch, a light-infused energy, loves the boy Matt. she watches him from the Core and wishes she could be part of his world. Sent out from the Core for training in the human world of North London, Sketch seizes the opportunity to prove herself, and show Matt how she feels. If she fails to learn what it's like to be a human, she will be trapped in the outer world forever. Will Sketch succeed? Can she show Matt she's the one for him? And will she ever be able to return to her life in the mysterious realm of the Core?
263 pages, Paperback
Published August 5, 2017
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June 6, 2019
Ah, the book was indeed very cute, I really enjoyed it and also Sketch is a really nice character too! I recommend the book to all young people (and not only!) who enjoy a nice, cosy reading and a world seen through the eyes of an original character!
July 1, 2019
(I received a free Review Copy from Netgalley for a voluntary and honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own)
Book review: Life in your world by Anj Cairn (1 star)
Life in your world by Anj Cairn
Genre: YA, fantasy
Rating: 1/5 stars
(Synopsis from Goodreads)
Sketch, a light-infused energy, loves the boy Matt. She watches him from the Core and wishes she could be part of his world.
Sent out from the Core for training in the human world of North London, Sketch seizes the opportunity to prove herself, and show Matt how she feels.
If she fails to learn what it’s like to be a human, she will be trapped in the outer world forever.
Will Sketch succeed? Can she show Matt she’s the one for him? And will she ever be able to return to her life in the mysterious realm of the Core?
(Review)
(DISCLAIMER: All thoughts and opinions are my own.)
The concept of this book was what drew me to it, but the characters really flopped for me. I also did feel that the writing style suited more middle grade, but the events were more YA.
I get that Sketch has a large crush on Matt and has been watching from the Core, wishing to be part of his world. But the way she expresses her crush on Matt creeps me out, just when he remembered one thing, she thinks that they are really compatible. She doesn’t understand why he would want another girl when he can have her, but Matt barely knows anything about Sketch.
I personally didn’t connect with the characters/story and was mainly confused at this book. I was certain there was going to be a character arc for Sketch, but as the protagonist, every other character was more interesting than her.
Book review: Life in your world by Anj Cairn (1 star)
Life in your world by Anj Cairn
Genre: YA, fantasy
Rating: 1/5 stars
(Synopsis from Goodreads)
Sketch, a light-infused energy, loves the boy Matt. She watches him from the Core and wishes she could be part of his world.
Sent out from the Core for training in the human world of North London, Sketch seizes the opportunity to prove herself, and show Matt how she feels.
If she fails to learn what it’s like to be a human, she will be trapped in the outer world forever.
Will Sketch succeed? Can she show Matt she’s the one for him? And will she ever be able to return to her life in the mysterious realm of the Core?
(Review)
(DISCLAIMER: All thoughts and opinions are my own.)
The concept of this book was what drew me to it, but the characters really flopped for me. I also did feel that the writing style suited more middle grade, but the events were more YA.
I get that Sketch has a large crush on Matt and has been watching from the Core, wishing to be part of his world. But the way she expresses her crush on Matt creeps me out, just when he remembered one thing, she thinks that they are really compatible. She doesn’t understand why he would want another girl when he can have her, but Matt barely knows anything about Sketch.
I personally didn’t connect with the characters/story and was mainly confused at this book. I was certain there was going to be a character arc for Sketch, but as the protagonist, every other character was more interesting than her.
May 29, 2019
This book was an interesting look at how the world and social situations must look from the outside in. I loved the naivete of the narrator as she discovers more about those she had been observing. This book was a very swift read and very easy to understand.
One of the key things i most enjoyed about the book was the ability to build community at any age. The main character was young and yet she worked to learn more about the seniors, was patient with them, and gave them the ability to find confidence and connections with the younger members.
This was only a small part of this book, but it was probably the part I enjoyed the most.
I was given a copy of this book in advance of release for review purposes.
One of the key things i most enjoyed about the book was the ability to build community at any age. The main character was young and yet she worked to learn more about the seniors, was patient with them, and gave them the ability to find confidence and connections with the younger members.
This was only a small part of this book, but it was probably the part I enjoyed the most.
I was given a copy of this book in advance of release for review purposes.
June 19, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. I can well believe there are energies like Sketch inside my computer! I enjoyed how the characters developed, and how social issues were explored through the eyes of someone who had no history of them.
This book was a good mix of humour and thought-provoking incidents. Was really keen to find out what happens next!
This book was a good mix of humour and thought-provoking incidents. Was really keen to find out what happens next!
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