Among the Beasts & Briars

CAWPILE Breakdown:
Characters: 5
Atmosphere: 8
Writing: 6
Plot: 2
Intrigue: 3
Logic: 3
Enjoyment: 4

This book was quite a letdown for me. It started off with this fun adventure to save the kingdom and even though that is an overdone thing in YA fantasy right now, I was super interested in the woodcurse and I loved the idea of a girl and her fox friend saving the kingdom. But that excitement quickly dissipated and I was left creeped out by the budding romance in the story and that completely ruined it for me. I'm sure others will love it but it was so cringe worthy for me I couldn't do it. Not to mention how predictable this book was. I guessed what the big twist was about 15% into the book and there were no surprises. I also think the ending was rushed and everything worked out too perfectly for me to the point it was unbelievable.

Having now read two non-contemporary books by Ashely Poston, I can safely say for me she does not write enjoyable sci-fi or fantasy. I will stick to her contemporary books from now on.

I can see others enjoying and loving this book, but I was unfortunately not one of them. Thanks to the publisher for an early copy of the book!