Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. AS CAWPILE: Characters: 8 | Atmosphere: 10 | Writing: 9 | Plot: 9 | Intrigue: 9 | Logic: 10 | Enjoyment: 10 total:BLOG|INSTAGRAM|TWITTER|YOUTUBE
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. AS CAWPILE: Characters: 8 | Atmosphere: 10 | Writing: 9 | Plot: 9 | Intrigue: 9 | Logic: 10 | Enjoyment: 10 total: 9.29 / 5 Stars
This was such a fun middle grade. Grace is a lovable character, and while she acts very much her age, I remember being that age and being frustrated with all the adults around me. The familial dynamics were played out really well here, showing sides of the parents/adults vs. children mindset in a tangible way. I think that this could be a good read for parents, as well as children, as it shows the many ways kids interpret our actions around them and the way we affect them. The artwork here was gorgeous and really well done. I had such a fun time reading this one....more
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. AS CAWPILE: Characters: 7 | Atmosphere: 9 | Writing: 7 | Plot: 7 | Intrigue: 9 | Logic: 5 | Enjoyment: 7 total: 7.BLOG|INSTAGRAM|TWITTER|YOUTUBE
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. AS CAWPILE: Characters: 7 | Atmosphere: 9 | Writing: 7 | Plot: 7 | Intrigue: 9 | Logic: 5 | Enjoyment: 7 total: 7.29 / 4 Stars
The Eden Test was definitely an interesting plot and one I don't think I've seen done before. There were secrets abound, and while I thought the initial secret involving the husband was going to be the overarching theme, I was pleasantly surprised. The cabin in the woods vibe is always a stressful one, the remote trapped nature of it making for a great backdrop. A town full of people suspicious, and suspicious of you adds to that atmosphere. There were moments where I felt I had to distance myself a bit from reality, the likelihood of someone getting as far as Daisy seemed unreal to me, for example. The things I found most unrealistic do lean on the spoiler side, though, so I'll have to keep them to myself.
Overall though, I enjoyed the book and found the twists genuinely a surprise to me, and appreciated the originality aspects quite a lot....more