I received an advance review copy for free via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Relatively Normal Secrets was a fun and pleasant I received an advance review copy for free via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Relatively Normal Secrets was a fun and pleasant middle-grade read. Its a fast-paced adventure where two kids who come from a family filled with secrets is suddenly transported to the magical land of Falinnhaiem. There were really a lot of aspects I enjoyed about this book. First, the main characters, Zed and Tuesday were fun to read about, especially since they had two different personalities. It was amusing to see how they clashed at times, but also how they were able to work together despite thinking and reacting differently to situations. Second, I loved the concept behind the world of Falinnhaiem, which was a "futuristic medieval" dimension. Third, with the story's backdrop being of two kids navigating an unknown world at a time of political unjust was something I did not expect, but it was eased into the story so well, that these heavier themes were well-adopted into everything that was happening. Lastly, I definitely enjoyed the mystery behind everything in this book: a lot of questions were floating in my head as I was reading it; and the secrets, codes, and sheer magical realism of it all added to the exciting storyline.
The author's writing is also really great as it perfectly captures the atmosphere of an observant narrator, just like the characters themselves. However, there were times where I felt the pace moved either too fast or too slow. I also felt that the ending part was rushed and a bit overwhelming. It felt like a bomb dropping unto the reader which was somehow supposed to explain everything that had happened in the book. Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable and wholesome read! I can't wait for the sequel to this one.
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I received an advance review copy for free via BookSirens, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
Relatively Normal Secrets was a fun and pleasant middle-grade read. Its a fast-paced adventure where two kids who come from a family filled with secrets is suddenly transported to the magical land of Falinnhaiem. There were really a lot of aspects I enjoyed about this book. First, the main characters, Zed and Tuesday were fun to read about, especially since they had two different personalities. It was amusing to see how they clashed at times, but also how they were able to work together despite thinking and reacting differently to situations. Second, I loved the concept behind the world of Falinnhaiem, which was a "futuristic medieval" dimension. Third, with the story's backdrop being of two kids navigating an unknown world at a time of political unjust was something I did not expect, but it was eased into the story so well, that these heavier themes were well-adopted into everything that was happening. Lastly, I definitely enjoyed the mystery behind everything in this book: a lot of questions were floating in my head as I was reading it; and the secrets, codes, and sheer magical realism of it all added to the exciting storyline.
The author's writing is also really great as it perfectly captures the atmosphere of an observant narrator, just like the characters themselves. However, there were times where I felt the pace moved either too fast or too slow. I also felt that the ending part was rushed and a bit overwhelming. It felt like a bomb dropping unto the reader which was somehow supposed to explain everything that had happened in the book. Nevertheless, this was an enjoyable and wholesome read! I can't wait for the sequel to this one....more
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