Beary Into Books's Reviews > Edgewood

Rating: 3.75
Author: @kristenciccarelli
Publication Date: 3/1/22

I listened to the audiobook version and the narrator Caitlin Kelly did a great job. She really brought the main character Emeline to life. I enjoyed this book and thought it was well done. In the beginning I did feel a little overwhelmed but I think that was a me thing. I struggled to get into the world or really pay attention to what was going on. I think it had a little to do with the story starting a bit slow but luckily it picked up halfway through and from there I felt invested. I enjoyed learning more about the lore and what really was happening in the forest. I didn’t really care about the romance in the story. It felt a little too ‘typical YA’ but again, could just have been a me thing. It didn’t help with how certain things were described between the characters and also how Emeline acted in general. I found her character to be a little immature and I struggled to connect with her at times due to this.

Overall, I thought this was a good YA fantasy and I can see others enjoying it as well. I would definitely recommend this book to teens or anyone who wants to enter a different world.

Even though I struggled to get into the world in the beginning this is definitely a world I would love to be a part of. The author did such a great job world building and describing the setting that the reader can easily picture planning a visit there. Also, the cover for this book is absolutely gorgeous! They did such a great job on the design. As soon as I saw it I knew I had to read the book.

Thank you so much @macmillanaudio & @wednesdaybooks for a #gifted copy on #Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.