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A Hole in the World
Bianca’s life is tediously normal until the day she rescues a fairytale princess from a troll. Then, everything changes and Bianca finds herself being thrust into the role of Prince Charming whether she likes it or not.Despite her misgivings, she’s drawn to the strange Princess and her ways and before she knows where she is she’s forced to fight for her love - and her life.Other comments/ “[...] the story just fascinated me from beginning to end. I loved the idea in general, the hole between worlds, the princess in distress the not-quite Prince Charming. It's witty and lovely and rather epic and all sorts of gripping. I loved the characterisation, I loved the relationship between Bianca and Alexandra, I loved 'the gang'...it was just an awesome read, tyvm!”“[...] This was absolutely adorable, it captured everything i love about ya fiction and had amazing characterizations throughout. Some of my favorite YA books are the fantasy/realism fusions and i really felt this GOT it. I also loved the f/f aspect because I find that queer YA books are generally ~dramatic hs plots instead of ever venturing into fantasy etc.”
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First published September 4, 2011
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June 1, 2023
2.5
Sorta 'Meh'. No depth, no world building, just very annoying teenagers, and a trite princess caricature.
Sorta 'Meh'. No depth, no world building, just very annoying teenagers, and a trite princess caricature.
February 14, 2017
Such a sweet little fairy tale. I really enjoyed the story.
What if you are a 15-year-old ordinary girl who has just been expelled from an all-girls school for burning down the library and suddenly find yourself the Prince Charming of a beautiful princess? What if you actually fall for said princess, but are too afraid to fess up? What if there is a plot to steal this princess from you? Would YOU enter the fairy-tale world and brave the dangers in your path?
I'm not sure I would, but I'd like to think so or I would be left with a hole in my world.
What if you are a 15-year-old ordinary girl who has just been expelled from an all-girls school for burning down the library and suddenly find yourself the Prince Charming of a beautiful princess? What if you actually fall for said princess, but are too afraid to fess up? What if there is a plot to steal this princess from you? Would YOU enter the fairy-tale world and brave the dangers in your path?
I'm not sure I would, but I'd like to think so or I would be left with a hole in my world.
July 18, 2012
this book started off a bit slow for me, but as soon as you meet our 'prince charming' this story just took off. i found myself laughing and smiling the entire way through.
i will be looking for more books from this author.
i definitely recommend this book to everyone.
i will be looking for more books from this author.
i definitely recommend this book to everyone.
January 6, 2012
A Hole in the World is not just a charming story but an inspiring example for us all - its writer, Sophie Robbins, is only eighteen and has already topped the best seller chart for her genre, (Gay and Lesbian Kindle books.)
The story is basically a fairy tale with a modern twist. The protagonist, Bianca, rescues a Princess from another world and, as is often the case in a good romantic story, is the last to notice that she's fallen in love. However, it looks as though Bianca may have left it too late to reveal her true feelings. The story keeps you hooked in, waiting to find out how things pan out for Bianca and her friends. Some parts of the story are reminiscent of "Enchanted" - a fairy tale Princess thrown into our modern world.
The lesbian element is handled admirably. The girls' sexualities are not unnecessarily sensationalised or thrust into the centre of the plot. Bianca's friends show a little surprise and engage in some gentle well-meant teasing, whilst the Princess Alexandra, behaves as if two girls falling in love the most natural thing in the world. This makes a refreshing change from many of the other titles centred on gay characters.
My favourite parts of the book were the parts when Alexandra tried to fit into our world, with varying success - these were very amusing. I was less interested by the fantasy battles but that's just my taste, they were well written and a necessary part of making the story work as well as it does.
I recommend this book for anybody who enjoys a good fairytale romance. Teenagers and young adults will probably enjoy it most. However, it certainly doesn't hurt a slightly older cynic, such as myself, to pick up a book bursting with the charm and naivety of a much younger writer. "A Hole in the World" is like a welcome breath of fresh air and I'm very glad that it was recommended to me.
Why only four stars? Because I think this is just the beginning of a fabulous writing career for Sophie, and I feel that her next book will be even better.
The story is basically a fairy tale with a modern twist. The protagonist, Bianca, rescues a Princess from another world and, as is often the case in a good romantic story, is the last to notice that she's fallen in love. However, it looks as though Bianca may have left it too late to reveal her true feelings. The story keeps you hooked in, waiting to find out how things pan out for Bianca and her friends. Some parts of the story are reminiscent of "Enchanted" - a fairy tale Princess thrown into our modern world.
The lesbian element is handled admirably. The girls' sexualities are not unnecessarily sensationalised or thrust into the centre of the plot. Bianca's friends show a little surprise and engage in some gentle well-meant teasing, whilst the Princess Alexandra, behaves as if two girls falling in love the most natural thing in the world. This makes a refreshing change from many of the other titles centred on gay characters.
My favourite parts of the book were the parts when Alexandra tried to fit into our world, with varying success - these were very amusing. I was less interested by the fantasy battles but that's just my taste, they were well written and a necessary part of making the story work as well as it does.
I recommend this book for anybody who enjoys a good fairytale romance. Teenagers and young adults will probably enjoy it most. However, it certainly doesn't hurt a slightly older cynic, such as myself, to pick up a book bursting with the charm and naivety of a much younger writer. "A Hole in the World" is like a welcome breath of fresh air and I'm very glad that it was recommended to me.
Why only four stars? Because I think this is just the beginning of a fabulous writing career for Sophie, and I feel that her next book will be even better.
October 18, 2011
Ok, where to start?
I think this is Sophie's first book.. and can I just say, YOU WOULD NOT KNOW...
FUCKING AWESOME READ!!!!!!!!
I really didn't know what to expect, the blurb sounded interesting so I went and bought it.
This is a brilliantly created set of characters. Each of them (and there are more than two mains), has a distinct personality, has a great dialogue, and really mesh's well with the other characters.
The plot whilst not original in context, is to me, original in the story telling. I guess the saying take something old and it's new again, works. This story has taken a very old story - a childrens favourite, updated it and bought it into a teenagers world. And it works so well you just forget really that it's an old story. The story is a little shorter than I would have liked, but realistically the story/character development is so well handled I don't really mind.
I look forward to seeing more GLBT Young Adult fiction from Sophie. I hope you as a reader of this fiction enjoy the story as much as I did.
*EDIT* I think, that this book, should NOT be just for GLBT youth. With a little bit of input from a professional editor, this title SHOULD be in libraries and bookshelves.. It's a good example of people BEING people in the world.
Sophie, keep up the good work.
I think this is Sophie's first book.. and can I just say, YOU WOULD NOT KNOW...
FUCKING AWESOME READ!!!!!!!!
I really didn't know what to expect, the blurb sounded interesting so I went and bought it.
This is a brilliantly created set of characters. Each of them (and there are more than two mains), has a distinct personality, has a great dialogue, and really mesh's well with the other characters.
The plot whilst not original in context, is to me, original in the story telling. I guess the saying take something old and it's new again, works. This story has taken a very old story - a childrens favourite, updated it and bought it into a teenagers world. And it works so well you just forget really that it's an old story. The story is a little shorter than I would have liked, but realistically the story/character development is so well handled I don't really mind.
I look forward to seeing more GLBT Young Adult fiction from Sophie. I hope you as a reader of this fiction enjoy the story as much as I did.
*EDIT* I think, that this book, should NOT be just for GLBT youth. With a little bit of input from a professional editor, this title SHOULD be in libraries and bookshelves.. It's a good example of people BEING people in the world.
Sophie, keep up the good work.
January 5, 2014
A Hole in the World isn't a very mature story, and the writer has a long way to go, but I did find it pretty fun all the same. I loved the set of friendships going on between characters, the fact that not everyone had to be paired up, the fact that Bianca and Scotty are best friends and say "I love you"... That aspect of it made the story feel more mature than it could have done, because it wasn't all about Bianca and Alexandra, and while it has a happy ending, it's not all wish fulfillment. People get hurt along the way.
Aspects that felt immature were the focus on things like iPods and brand names, naming specific songs, etc. It made it very much of its moment: it's not a story that will be timeless. The writing style itself needs sharpening up, and a good editor could probably transform it. And then there's obviously the age of the characters -- I'm a bit past giggling and "ommggg you have a cruuuush", or I'd like to think so, at least.
But it's still a fun little adventure story, and definitely worth the 77p I spent on it. It'd be 2/5 stars for technical merit alone, at best, but I enjoyed reading it. Three stars!
Aspects that felt immature were the focus on things like iPods and brand names, naming specific songs, etc. It made it very much of its moment: it's not a story that will be timeless. The writing style itself needs sharpening up, and a good editor could probably transform it. And then there's obviously the age of the characters -- I'm a bit past giggling and "ommggg you have a cruuuush", or I'd like to think so, at least.
But it's still a fun little adventure story, and definitely worth the 77p I spent on it. It'd be 2/5 stars for technical merit alone, at best, but I enjoyed reading it. Three stars!
October 25, 2011
A fantastic book written really well. I am really surprised this is the only story that Sophie Robbins has published, she is bound to have at least a couple more that she could give us!
I'm a massive fantasy fan and particularly the fairy tale sort, so this book had me excited and I was intrigued by the twist of the female Prince Charming. On that particular point I have to say that Sophie's writing really portrayed the perfect nervous teenage 'i'm not sure about this' emotions while also making it a courting that even Austen would be proud of! In my opinion Sophie has a real talent for writing I was in a completely different world while reading this, I didn't even notice the bath had gone cold.
I'm looking forward to more books by Sophie I hope she doesn't keep us waiting too long.
I'm a massive fantasy fan and particularly the fairy tale sort, so this book had me excited and I was intrigued by the twist of the female Prince Charming. On that particular point I have to say that Sophie's writing really portrayed the perfect nervous teenage 'i'm not sure about this' emotions while also making it a courting that even Austen would be proud of! In my opinion Sophie has a real talent for writing I was in a completely different world while reading this, I didn't even notice the bath had gone cold.
I'm looking forward to more books by Sophie I hope she doesn't keep us waiting too long.
January 2, 2012
In theory I wouldn't enjoy this book. It's a relationship driven, romantic fairy tale which features and is probably aimed at young adults. In fact, it's exactly the genre I wouldn't read. However, it was one of the Goodreads Christmas Gifts, donated by authors - thank you Sophie, you did me a favour! It was beautifully written and the author engages the reader in a remarkable way. The story is interesting, the pace is sustained and the end is quite exciting. Even those of us long out of our young adulthood can remember the feelings, self doubts and anxieties that filled our lives at that stage. Sophie Robbins writes carefully and cleverly and the characters leap from the page.
I enjoyed this book very much and I think Sophie is a young author well worth watching.
I enjoyed this book very much and I think Sophie is a young author well worth watching.
January 19, 2017
The story itself has lots of potential, but the writing was below par.
March 10, 2019
3.5 star rating
After reading an awful book earlier I was determined not to wallow in regret and spoil my binge reading weekend.
So I carefully searched for something with humour and fantasy. I came across this book and I am glad it wasn't a dissapointment. It started like a typical teen story but it went on to create a story of friendship and discovery. The fantasy part isn't so well invested but it was fair enough.
After reading an awful book earlier I was determined not to wallow in regret and spoil my binge reading weekend.
So I carefully searched for something with humour and fantasy. I came across this book and I am glad it wasn't a dissapointment. It started like a typical teen story but it went on to create a story of friendship and discovery. The fantasy part isn't so well invested but it was fair enough.
May 6, 2023
The meet cute dynamic is officially a kryptonite issue.
June 4, 2019
I finally finished this book. After years of re-reading, and stopping halfway through, I've finally reached the end. And now that I have, what do I think? Honestly, a little disappointed.
When I was younger, I would have loved this book. Nowadays, I find this to be a mediocre novel.
It's just okay. Some parts I like, like the beginning, the relationship between Bianca and her friends; basically, most of the first act. But the second act and the ending are kind of sloppy and underwhelming. Take for instant,
Lastly, so many run on sentences. So many of them unnecessary. Actions being repeated in the same sentence, that didn't need to be there. Once I started noticing them, I couldn't stop. Run on sentences can be okay, if used sparingly, and with the right punctuation. Sadly, both of these points were not taken into account.
I'm really sad. I really wanted to come back and finish this book, and give it a nice score. It's just ehhh, all around. Maybe I'll find my lesbian fairytale romance book, but it wasn't here.
When I was younger, I would have loved this book. Nowadays, I find this to be a mediocre novel.
It's just okay. Some parts I like, like the beginning, the relationship between Bianca and her friends; basically, most of the first act. But the second act and the ending are kind of sloppy and underwhelming. Take for instant,
Lastly, so many run on sentences. So many of them unnecessary. Actions being repeated in the same sentence, that didn't need to be there. Once I started noticing them, I couldn't stop. Run on sentences can be okay, if used sparingly, and with the right punctuation. Sadly, both of these points were not taken into account.
I'm really sad. I really wanted to come back and finish this book, and give it a nice score. It's just ehhh, all around. Maybe I'll find my lesbian fairytale romance book, but it wasn't here.
January 7, 2012
What a beauty of a book. You might read the blurb and think "Pah, a fairytale" but what a fairytale ! And it's not just for kids !
I guess teens will have no problems identifying themselves to the characters, who have great interaction between each other, and transform this story into a wonderful story of love and friendship. Everyone would envy Bianca for having friends like hers.
I'm well grown up now. I don't really do young adults usually. Yet this story made me really nostalgic of what it was like when I was a teen. When you'd do things without wondering about the consequences, when you don't have to worry about bills, responsibilities and other grown-up things, when you discover what love is.
The story flows without flaws, it's got action and emotion. It's got fantasy and reality. And even if you're not keen on romance, it's romantic without being sickeningly sweet.
A fantastic read. Sophie's got an amazing talent and she's still so young. I can't wait to read more from her :)
I guess teens will have no problems identifying themselves to the characters, who have great interaction between each other, and transform this story into a wonderful story of love and friendship. Everyone would envy Bianca for having friends like hers.
I'm well grown up now. I don't really do young adults usually. Yet this story made me really nostalgic of what it was like when I was a teen. When you'd do things without wondering about the consequences, when you don't have to worry about bills, responsibilities and other grown-up things, when you discover what love is.
The story flows without flaws, it's got action and emotion. It's got fantasy and reality. And even if you're not keen on romance, it's romantic without being sickeningly sweet.
A fantastic read. Sophie's got an amazing talent and she's still so young. I can't wait to read more from her :)
January 31, 2016
A really well written first book from Sophie Robbins. She turns what is a very common and simple premise (Prince Charming rescues Princess, they fall in love and live happily ever after) on its head. Prince Charming isn't a Prince, the Princess gets stuck in our world and, of course, love's course never runs smoothly. Add in some teenage hormones and you have A Hole in the World.
I really liked the characters and the way they interacted. The acceptance of Bianca's love interest (trying not to spoil the story for anyone!) by her friends was great, there was no bullying or qualms on their part.
This would really be 4 and a half stars if I could, the only bit that stopped it being 5 was . It's not the first book I've read it in but it always leaves me a little uncomfortable.
Definitely looking forward to any more books Sophie writes and definitely recommend this one!
I really liked the characters and the way they interacted. The acceptance of Bianca's love interest (trying not to spoil the story for anyone!) by her friends was great, there was no bullying or qualms on their part.
This would really be 4 and a half stars if I could, the only bit that stopped it being 5 was . It's not the first book I've read it in but it always leaves me a little uncomfortable.
Definitely looking forward to any more books Sophie writes and definitely recommend this one!
February 26, 2021
A teenage girl finds herself in a passage between worlds, where she rescues a Princess who insists she is the Princess's Prince Charming.
Being that this is a young adult book I'm not judging it by adult standards, but I still felt that this fell very flat. I never connected with the fantastical world of the Princess, nor to the action of the story. It felt rather that it was ticking boxes rather than creating something new and different, and despite battles with trolls and lizard-men there was never any sense of danger.
Being that this is a young adult book I'm not judging it by adult standards, but I still felt that this fell very flat. I never connected with the fantastical world of the Princess, nor to the action of the story. It felt rather that it was ticking boxes rather than creating something new and different, and despite battles with trolls and lizard-men there was never any sense of danger.
September 7, 2012
A teenage girl crawls through a hole in a wall only to find a princess who needs rescuing. It started out good--the our-world part is well-done, but the fantasy world seemed thin and I found myself skimming by the end.
January 15, 2013
Did not love the writing. Lovely storyline, a modern day play on the traditional fairy tale. Instead of a prince rescuing a princess, a girl and a princess rescue each other. However, it was written choppily, and at a low level. Love the lesbian tale, not a fan of the writing.
July 8, 2013
This was an all right book. I am always in the mood for a good lesbian love story. I almost enjoyed daisy and Cory's relationship more than Alexandra and Bianca's. Not a terrible story. Not great either.
September 17, 2011
I love this fairy tale. All the classic elements: princess, prince charming, monsters, even a troll. So what's different? Well, it's 2010 for a start.
A story with real heart.
A story with real heart.
October 13, 2011
Well written lovely tale of friendship, full of adventure & well worth reading. I loved it!
December 24, 2013
Really enjoyed this.
August 3, 2019
Decent plot, but the writing was lacking. I've seen this was her first book, and I'm looking forward to any of her future books as this one had so much potential.
March 20, 2020
I have just read this with my daughter - it is her first and I will leave it to her to make the review. Before making comment bear in mind she is 10 years old and English is her second language. That said we had a great time reading and discussing this book
This book is the first 'real' book I've ever read.Its a type of book that I want to read with my 'dad'.Well,this book gives me imaginations unlike those comic books that I've read.It's a little bit 'impossible' that one girl could leave her family and not even go back once, cuz I couldn't do it :).I LOVE it when she fights with the hair gel man. It'll be my fav book if the ending doesn't got 'too' ROMANTIC lol. Thanks for reading my 10 year old girl review. BYE~~
This book is the first 'real' book I've ever read.Its a type of book that I want to read with my 'dad'.Well,this book gives me imaginations unlike those comic books that I've read.It's a little bit 'impossible' that one girl could leave her family and not even go back once, cuz I couldn't do it :).I LOVE it when she fights with the hair gel man. It'll be my fav book if the ending doesn't got 'too' ROMANTIC lol. Thanks for reading my 10 year old girl review. BYE~~
October 1, 2018
This story presses so many of my buttons. #girlfriend goals as well as #girl friend goals. Bianca & Daisy are so awesome and Bianca/Alexandra are just about the cutest ever. And the friend group we've got? Total #squadgoals.
Now that I used 'hashtag' more in one review than I probably ever have combined... I do have to say: do not take this book seriously. Really. It it silly, irreverent, the kids are the sort that crack jokes under pressure, and the princess...she wears one of those cone hats and a pink poofy dress.
Do not take it seriously, but it is SUCH fun.
Now that I used 'hashtag' more in one review than I probably ever have combined... I do have to say: do not take this book seriously. Really. It it silly, irreverent, the kids are the sort that crack jokes under pressure, and the princess...she wears one of those cone hats and a pink poofy dress.
Do not take it seriously, but it is SUCH fun.
July 22, 2019
For a free ebook...
For a free ebook this was nice. It's a cutesy little romance adventure fantasy. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a fun swift read that's all about good friends and true loves kiss.
Parts of the book show promise. With some more exercise in future writings I think the author could get a pretty good book out there.
Still, for a free ebook, this was nice.🙂
For a free ebook this was nice. It's a cutesy little romance adventure fantasy. I'd recommend it to anyone who wants a fun swift read that's all about good friends and true loves kiss.
Parts of the book show promise. With some more exercise in future writings I think the author could get a pretty good book out there.
Still, for a free ebook, this was nice.🙂
July 28, 2018
This was a cute queer fiction and reworking of the traditional damsel in distress plot. I enjoyed the read.
October 27, 2014
Not often given to superlatives, I still have to say Part One was awesome. Tremendous fun. Bianca is one of the most enjoyable characters I've come across in a long time, since Kate Genet's excellent Michaela and Trisha, maybe. And Scotty's okay in a best friend but not boyfriend way. Daisy's a hoot, and Alexandra grows on you as Part One progresses. The author's grasp of teen dialogue is right-on, or, I suppose, spot-on is more appropriate. Her handling of the teen angst Bianca experiences as she falls for Alexandra is just right, too. Parents who don't understand you, or who just don't care? Also a nice element. I especially liked the way the author allows the fact that Bianca is into girls to be simply part of who she is. Too many writers make too big a deal of their characters' orientation, rather than just letting it flow.
Then...darn it! We have to go to Part Two. I asked myself "Where did Sophie Robbins go? What happened to the lively character interactions that kept you turning the pages? Where's the brilliant, often hysterical, dialogue that was such a joy to read in Part One? I'm sorry, but, after the sparkling promise of Part One, Part Two was simply b-o-r-i-n-g. Encounter obstacle, defeat same, over and over. Yawn. I coulda been playing Zelda. Sigh
Still, the first part of this story was SO good, I can't help recommending it. And it was only a buck, after all. I'd definitely read more from this author.
Then...darn it! We have to go to Part Two. I asked myself "Where did Sophie Robbins go? What happened to the lively character interactions that kept you turning the pages? Where's the brilliant, often hysterical, dialogue that was such a joy to read in Part One? I'm sorry, but, after the sparkling promise of Part One, Part Two was simply b-o-r-i-n-g. Encounter obstacle, defeat same, over and over. Yawn. I coulda been playing Zelda. Sigh
Still, the first part of this story was SO good, I can't help recommending it. And it was only a buck, after all. I'd definitely read more from this author.
April 14, 2014
*Review copy provided by and review previously published on the sadly defunct www.bookstackreviews.com*
Summary
Her career at boarding school ended by a small fire in the library, Bianca has to settle down at the local school – made bearable only because best friend Scotty is there. The last thing she really needs right now is a Princess who needs rescuing... and anyway, what do you DO with a Princess once you’ve rescued her?
Review
It’s hard to make friends when everyone else has known each other for years, as anyone who has ever changed school or moved house will understand. Relationships change as time goes by, and love comes in many varieties, which are interwoven sensitively. It’s a neat story about how friendship and love are facets of the same thing, and how love can sneak up when least expected.
Why you’ll like it
Bianca is quirky and feisty, rising to the challenges she has to face with courage and humour.
Why you won’t like it
Some of the characters are a little flat, and some of the story is just a little far-fetched; the teachers are just a little too gullible!
postscript
When I first read and reviewed this around two years ago, I wasn't aware that it was the author's first novel, or of her age. Given both of those, this is a really splendid effort, and I hope that by now she's gone on to write more.
Summary
Her career at boarding school ended by a small fire in the library, Bianca has to settle down at the local school – made bearable only because best friend Scotty is there. The last thing she really needs right now is a Princess who needs rescuing... and anyway, what do you DO with a Princess once you’ve rescued her?
Review
It’s hard to make friends when everyone else has known each other for years, as anyone who has ever changed school or moved house will understand. Relationships change as time goes by, and love comes in many varieties, which are interwoven sensitively. It’s a neat story about how friendship and love are facets of the same thing, and how love can sneak up when least expected.
Why you’ll like it
Bianca is quirky and feisty, rising to the challenges she has to face with courage and humour.
Why you won’t like it
Some of the characters are a little flat, and some of the story is just a little far-fetched; the teachers are just a little too gullible!
postscript
When I first read and reviewed this around two years ago, I wasn't aware that it was the author's first novel, or of her age. Given both of those, this is a really splendid effort, and I hope that by now she's gone on to write more.
May 30, 2012
the first half of the book, set in the real world, is really good -- well paced, well scripted, believable. The second half, set in the fantasy world, is a completely different case: way too much happens in a very short time, with little by way of description, set-up or follow through. One of the great joys of fantasy is that the descriptions and action go on for hundreds of pages. there are very few slim fantasy novels, and this one shoved almost a trilogy's worth of action into 40 or so pages. the climax of the story then had very little emotional resonance, since the transition through them finding each other in the fantasy world, the final crisis and its resolution were so rushed. Even the jump ahead two years left a lot to be desired, with the replacement of Scotty as the best friend and stalwart companion with Daisy made no sense, given that many pages in the first section were devoted to the closeness of Bianca and Scotty, and zero were used to describe how close Daisy and Bianca had become. So the first half was great, the second half no so much.
August 18, 2014
A Hole in the World is, in my opinion, a very easy and quick read.
Overall, the tone was light along with a constant plot that keeps things moving on. I will say that this novel is somewhat simple, in a sense that if you are looking for depth and characterisation of the characters or emotional investments, I can say right now that this is not the book for you.
The author writes fluidly and states things straight to the point, an aspect that I thoroughly enjoyed throughout my read. Although the characters within the novel are somewhat immature (what with the crushes and all things high school), I enjoyed the surreal plot and the ending wrapped things up just nicely! I quite loved the relationship between Scott and Bianca as well, and I felt that the author portrayed in its best way possible that best friends of the opposite gender need not necessarily be in a relationship (we all know how old this trope is getting).
Not one of the best queer fantasy novels I have read, but three stars for its rather unique plot that kept me engaged to read it in one sitting!
Overall, the tone was light along with a constant plot that keeps things moving on. I will say that this novel is somewhat simple, in a sense that if you are looking for depth and characterisation of the characters or emotional investments, I can say right now that this is not the book for you.
The author writes fluidly and states things straight to the point, an aspect that I thoroughly enjoyed throughout my read. Although the characters within the novel are somewhat immature (what with the crushes and all things high school), I enjoyed the surreal plot and the ending wrapped things up just nicely! I quite loved the relationship between Scott and Bianca as well, and I felt that the author portrayed in its best way possible that best friends of the opposite gender need not necessarily be in a relationship (we all know how old this trope is getting).
Not one of the best queer fantasy novels I have read, but three stars for its rather unique plot that kept me engaged to read it in one sitting!
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