The cover made it seem more horrifying than it actually was. It started off pretty good but then the more it progressed the more science-y and more coThe cover made it seem more horrifying than it actually was. It started off pretty good but then the more it progressed the more science-y and more complicated it became. Still, pretty decent for a novella.
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The cover made it seem more horrifying than it actually was. It started off pretty good but then the more it progressed the more science-y and more complicated it became. Still, pretty decent for a novella....more
I thought this had potential until the two protagonists met, that is. I went into this in my customary fashion; blind. It'd been a whole year since I'I thought this had potential until the two protagonists met, that is. I went into this in my customary fashion; blind. It'd been a whole year since I'd read a book. After my second daughter was born not only did I not have enough time, but after a whole day of looking after an infant and a toddler, a book didn't seem that appealing. Doom scrolling till 1am, however, was another story. So, here I was after a whole year and I finally mustered up the will to pick a book and I picked up the first one that 'looked' appealing. The explicit scenes were cringe. I'm not used to that kind of stuff. If someone had seen my face then they would've thought I'd chugged up bitter gourd juice. The protagonists were 30 ish but I kept forgetting because I'm so used to young adult. Overall, this was more smut and less interesting stuff. ...more
Companion books are usually of the lame variety. I’ve read many and the only thing that made me enjoy them was my love for that series, not because th
Companion books are usually of the lame variety. I’ve read many and the only thing that made me enjoy them was my love for that series, not because the novella itself was spectacular. There are exceptions, of course, like Ryan Graudin’s Iron To Iron and� “The Ever Never Handbook� by Soman Chainani, because
OH. MY. GOODNESSSSSSSSS.
What a bundle of fun! I speak with utmost honesty and from the bottom of my heart, it is delightful.
a) It does a STELLAR job of exploring the history of the School for Good and Evil. b) It cleverly answers some of the most frequently asked questions about this series at the end. c) We get to know what happened after The Last Ever After. d) Sophie’s awful narcissism and awesome renovations to her school after assuming the responsibilities of Dean are on full display. They’re hilarious. e) The illustrations are RAD. (Although, I still prefer the Tedros of A World Without Princes cover to the one illustrated here) f) There are hints and foreshadowing of what’s to come and it is KILLING ME. g) Every topic feels related and adds more to the series, addressing the things we wanted to know about the school, its faculty and the fairytale world in general.
I personally ADORED the following things: a) The evolution of the School uniforms. b) The changes Sophie made to the School of Evil. c) The illustration of the School of Evil. d) Soman Chainani’s incredible creativity visible throughout but especially noticeable in the weird and quirky names he invented for every person, place or thing.
Here are the things I wasn’t much thrilled by: a) Hester’s commentary. b) The three-year school curriculum. c) Hort becoming a history professor. Seriously?
P.S: If Sophie turns out to be the villain in the fourth book, I. WILL. HURL.
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Companion books are usually of the lame variety. I’ve read many and the only thing that made me enjoy them was my love for that series, not because the novella itself was spectacular. There are exceptions, of course, like Ryan Graudin’s Iron To Iron and� “The Ever Never Handbook� by Soman Chainani, because
OH. MY. GOODNESSSSSSSSS.
What a bundle of fun! I speak with utmost honesty and from the bottom of my heart, it is delightful.
a) It does a STELLAR job of exploring the history of the School for Good and Evil. b) It cleverly answers some of the most frequently asked questions about this series at the end. c) We get to know what happened after The Last Ever After. d) Sophie’s awful narcissism and awesome renovations to her school after assuming the responsibilities of Dean are on full display. They’re hilarious. e) The illustrations are RAD. (Although, I still prefer the Tedros of A World Without Princes cover to the one illustrated here) f) There are hints and foreshadowing of what’s to come and it is KILLING ME. g) Every topic feels related and adds more to the series, addressing the things we wanted to know about the school, its faculty and the fairytale world in general.
I personally ADORED the following things: a) The evolution of the School uniforms. b) The changes Sophie made to the School of Evil. c) The illustration of the School of Evil. d) Soman Chainani’s incredible creativity visible throughout but especially noticeable in the weird and quirky names he invented for every person, place or thing.
Here are the things I wasn’t much thrilled by: a) Hester’s commentary. b) The three-year school curriculum. c) Hort becoming a history professor. Seriously?
P.S: If Sophie turns out to be the villain in the fourth book, I. WILL. HURL.
This book gets extra points for not being as confusing and disappointing as the first book. However, I did find the constant back-and-forth vexing. ItThis book gets extra points for not being as confusing and disappointing as the first book. However, I did find the constant back-and-forth vexing. It was nicely paced and despite the back-and-forth, I found that the story and the characters constantly moved forward. Alex and Darlington's arc was such a tease, though. I wish there was a kissing scene, at least....more
It was a beautiful book. It took me until the halfway point to realize that this was a slow-paced and atmospheric book and no god or monsters were goiIt was a beautiful book. It took me until the halfway point to realize that this was a slow-paced and atmospheric book and no god or monsters were going to appear wreaking havoc. While initially it seemed a bit boring, as I continued to read it grew up on me. I like how the mythology aspect is shrouded in mystery and the idea of it being more than mere mythology is teased. It reminded me of how I felt reading The Golem and the Jinni and The Watchmaker of Filigree Street. I have the fondest of memories associated with reading those books....more
[image] I've wanted another book in this series for the last FOUR years! My love for this world and its characters is immense and I mean, IMMENSE. I rea[image] I've wanted another book in this series for the last FOUR years! My love for this world and its characters is immense and I mean, IMMENSE. I read it burrowed beneath my blanket which made the whole experience extra cozy. Basically, it gave me all the feels and I love the author for writing it....more
Honestly, only the first quarter of the book was interesting. I will actually go as far as to say that I started liking the book even. But then the prHonestly, only the first quarter of the book was interesting. I will actually go as far as to say that I started liking the book even. But then the protagonists met, and despite them not being teenagers, they spent the rest of the book bloody pining and drooling over each other. Add to it, the fact that the book is all show and absolutely no tell, my interest and like for it gradually waned into nothingness....more
The plot was all over the place. There were so many threads. But luckily for me, the book was mesmerizing to the point that I didn't care, I just wantThe plot was all over the place. There were so many threads. But luckily for me, the book was mesmerizing to the point that I didn't care, I just wanted to keep going! ...more
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