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"It's just - a way to go. There isn't only one way to go." I waved at his notes. "You're trying to find a road where there isn't one. It's like gleaning in the woods," I said abruptly. "You have to pick your way through the thickets and the trees, and it's different every time."
Well, this has been truely delightful. And completely different from what I expected.
There is a dragon mentioned in the description and the author is Naomi Novik of the Temeraire endlessology. So I had quickly concluded ...more
Well, this has been truely delightful. And completely different from what I expected.
There is a dragon mentioned in the description and the author is Naomi Novik of the Temeraire endlessology. So I had quickly concluded ...more
Delightful and original.
If you asked me what the story of this book was about, I honestly could not tell you. Why? Because there is no story. Nothing ever happens.
Whenever I started a new chapter, I could not remember what I'd read the day before, and the only thing that kept me pushing through the book was the hope that it would start to make sense soon. I gave up after about 70% and skipped to the ending, and I still don't feel like I missed anything.
Two stars because the writing is alright. ...more
Whenever I started a new chapter, I could not remember what I'd read the day before, and the only thing that kept me pushing through the book was the hope that it would start to make sense soon. I gave up after about 70% and skipped to the ending, and I still don't feel like I missed anything.
Two stars because the writing is alright. ...more
Jan 17, 2016
Marie (UK)
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I enjoy Noami Novik's books and this is no exception
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1/2
Very unique premise and stands out from all the other YA fantasies out there. Female lead character was very flawed, which I loved, and everything about her felt very authentic. Definitely want to read more from this author!
Dec 17, 2017
Despina
marked it as to-read
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