Amanda
Primeval forests have suddenly returned to Europe in the aftermath of World War One. A veteran with a dark past makes his living by rescuing children stolen by the creatures who inhabit the Forest.
This isn't quite the book I was expecting. I thought there would be exploration of why the Forest had appeared and the purpose of the child thieving; instead, it's more action focused, with a lot of human scheming going on in the background. I did enjoy the book, but it took me a little while to adjust my expectations.
I'm knocking the book half a star for the ending, which feels too tidy.
There are clearly more stories that could be told in this world, and I hope Morgan writes them someday.
Received via NetGalley.
Primeval forests have suddenly returned to Europe in the aftermath of World War One. A veteran with a dark past makes his living by rescuing children stolen by the creatures who inhabit the Forest.
This isn't quite the book I was expecting. I thought there would be exploration of why the Forest had appeared and the purpose of the child thieving; instead, it's more action focused, with a lot of human scheming going on in the background. I did enjoy the book, but it took me a little while to adjust my expectations.
I'm knocking the book half a star for the ending, which feels too tidy.
There are clearly more stories that could be told in this world, and I hope Morgan writes them someday.
Received via NetGalley.