Books.Paws
4–4.5 ⭐
I had such a good time reading Uprooted, even though it’s not my usual type of fantasy.
The writing is beautiful, atmospheric, and almost fairy-tale-like without feeling childish. The magic system was one of my favorite parts. spells, folklore, and the mysterious forest created a world that felt enchanting from the very beginning.
What really made this book special for me, though, were the characters. Agnieszka and the Dragon had such believable chemistry. Their relationship developed naturally, and every interaction between them felt genuine. I wasn’t looking for spice, I just wanted more of them. More conversations, more magic lessons, more quiet moments together. Their dynamic was easily my favorite part of the entire book.
My biggest issue was the pacing. Around the middle of the novel, the story slowed down considerably. There was a lot of atmospheric description, and while I appreciated Naomi Novik’s beautiful prose, I personally would have preferred fewer descriptions and more focus on the characters and their interactions.
The ending was satisfying, although fairly predictable. It wasn’t the kind of book that constantly surprised me with shocking plot twists, but it remained enjoyable throughout and left me with a warm feeling.
Overall, this isn’t an epic fantasy full of battles and political intrigue. It’s much more of a magical fairy tale inspired by folklore, with a gentle slow-burn romance at its heart. If that sounds like your kind of story, I would definitely recommend it.
4–4.5 ⭐
I had such a good time reading Uprooted, even though it’s not my usual type of fantasy.
The writing is beautiful, atmospheric, and almost fairy-tale-like without feeling childish. The magic system was one of my favorite parts. spells, folklore, and the mysterious forest created a world that felt enchanting from the very beginning.
What really made this book special for me, though, were the characters. Agnieszka and the Dragon had such believable chemistry. Their relationship developed naturally, and every interaction between them felt genuine. I wasn’t looking for spice, I just wanted more of them. More conversations, more magic lessons, more quiet moments together. Their dynamic was easily my favorite part of the entire book.
My biggest issue was the pacing. Around the middle of the novel, the story slowed down considerably. There was a lot of atmospheric description, and while I appreciated Naomi Novik’s beautiful prose, I personally would have preferred fewer descriptions and more focus on the characters and their interactions.
The ending was satisfying, although fairly predictable. It wasn’t the kind of book that constantly surprised me with shocking plot twists, but it remained enjoyable throughout and left me with a warm feeling.
Overall, this isn’t an epic fantasy full of battles and political intrigue. It’s much more of a magical fairy tale inspired by folklore, with a gentle slow-burn romance at its heart. If that sounds like your kind of story, I would definitely recommend it.