[Review] The House at the Edge of Magic by Amy Sparkes
Fun and fast. This book is filled with magic, wonder, and over-the-top outlandishness. Super quirky and whimsical. It reminded me of the joys of childhood.
9 Apr 2025 14:09
Fun and fast. This book is filled with magic, wonder, and over-the-top outlandishness. Super quirky and whimsical. It reminded me of the joys of childhood.
31 Mar 2025 11:41
As a person who loves both gardening and cooking, this book really resonated with me. It had interesting characters, good world building, and a plot that felt both magical and universal. It was fun, mysterious, and compelling.
13 Mar 2025 21:00
Such a fun and emotional story, with gorgeous and quirky art. This retelling of “Frau Holle” does a fantastic joy of conveying the burnout of everyday chores and the joys of relaxation after much hard work has been achieved.
16 Feb 2025 15:06
An absolute delight. The characters in this book were wonderful—so quirky and unique. I loved them all (except the obnoxious Raymond), with my favorite being the hag, Odge.
20 Jan 2025 11:20
I was instantly enchanted with this book. It was so fun and clever. Extremely original. And, while a sentence or two summary of the plot would make the book sound a bit absurd, Kingfisher completely pulled it off. The worldbuilding was great. And the character development was spot on. The characters felt so real and universal that I was in tears by the end of the book.
24 Dec 2024 14:43
A great Christmas book with interesting worldbuilding. It's a nod to the spirit of Christmas, but it's also a reminder of society's rampant consumerism.
13 Dec 2024 14:25
A lighthearted read set in a world where magic and music have a symbiotic relationship. Quite unique. It's the first time I've come across a magic system that is entirely governed by music.
8 Dec 2024 11:49
Cute, light, and quick. This was a fun read about a musician trying to fit in at a sports camp. A light and hopeful tone that really focuses on appreciating our uniqueness and individual talents, as opposed to just trying to fit in.
6 Nov 2024 13:18
Such a powerful and emotional read. This is a fast-paced and compelling continuation to the Sir Callie series, with deep, fully-developed characters and a dynamic plot that is full of adventure.
30 Aug 2024 13:06
A thoroughly engaging read with great Halloween ambiance. Fast-paced, whimsical, and fun. The light, playful tone set this book apart from most ghost stories while still delivering on the spooky vibes.
29 Aug 2024 12:10
Super quirky and rather outlandish.
17 Aug 2024 08:26
A fantastic debut novel. This book has so much Halloween-inspired fun. It is very reminiscent of The Nightmare Before Christmas both in tone and quirkiness. Fully developed characters that led to a tear-jerker of an ending.