I read this last year, but it's recently out in paperback, so I wanted to have a more recent word about it. LOVED THIS BOOK. It is such unique YA. It had a flavor of steam punk and also supernatural, and I think it is one of the most under rated YA books of last year. So get it and read it. They've ...
An adventurous story with a likeable heroine, set in a quirky historical time period. I liked its mix of historical fiction and fantasy. And it's a nice break from post-apocalyptic *everything* in YA.
I'm generally a big fan of steampunk novels, and so I was excited to read The Peculiars. Although, it didn't turn out to be quite what I expected. This was a book that held my attention for the most part, but was really missing something also. Slow at parts, I almost didn't make it through. Still, a...
After reading all of the negative reviews on The Peculiars I wasn't expecting that much. I was happily surprised that although the book is rather slow-paced, the setting was definitely worth it. Lena's dad was a goblin, a Peculiar. Now the government has decided that all Peculiars have to be sent t...
After reading all of the negative reviews on The Peculiars I wasn't expecting that much. I was happily surprised that although the book is rather slow-paced, the setting was definitely worth it.Lena's dad was a goblin, a Peculiar. Now the government has decided that all Peculiars have to be sent to ...
THE PECULIARS is a fascinating book with an interesting history interwoven with a fantastical mythology. The racism and colonialist attitudes of citizens towards the Peculiars of Scree made for a compelling plot, and it is our heroine's own insecurities that drive her north to Scree to face her wors...
As seen on Ed and Em's Reviews!Warning: This review contains girlish squeals, rambling and quite a few capitals. It probably won't make much sense.I LOVE THIS WRITING. Sorry for the all-caps, but I cannot stress that point enough. Here, let me give you a tidbit:"Her hands spidered out like daddy-lon...
Actual Rating: ★★½☆☆☆ (2.5 out 5 stars)Lena, as the female heroine and main character of the story, was –for me– a bit disappointing; she began as a strong character and somehow was replaced halfway through the story. I like my heroines to be strong. Lena’s insecurities were so deeply rooted on her ...
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