I read two YA fantasy novels this week that just did not work for me.
Greyson’s Grove
In fact, let’s be accurate. I gave up on the first one, Greyson’s Grove, after 200 pages. I only got that far because I got fascinated with how obtuse the heroine was. I had a small bet with myself as to how long it would take her to realize her crush / secret boyfriend was really another elf. She was surrounded by clues but unable to put together that basic fact?
Greyson’s Grove’s biggest problem was the umpteen bazillion pages spent being a teenager. About the only cliche Greyson didn’t hit was worrying about her weight.
Most of the online reviews are favorable, and if you are a teen or tween girl you’ll probably love it.
I bought Greyson’s Grove after reading a short sample on Barnes and Noble. The sample was interesting, with a might-be-fun premise, intriguing setting and characters. Plus (honesty time) I had just gotten two B&N gift cards for my birthday and wanted to buy something. This was a waste of $2.99.
Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle
The other book would be fun if you were 10 or so. The Hero’s Guide to Storming the Castle is written in the first person with cute characters and what might be a fun plot. The illustrations are interesting and I especially liked the feisty-looking young lady on the cover.
Alas. I’m not 10, or even under 20 and this was terminally cute. I stopped reading it after about 15 pages. If I were in a different mood I might like it as a light diversion but I’m not feeling that mindless today.
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