I loved the concept of this as soon as I heard about it, the idea of being able to read someones emotions and memories through their clothing is so intriguing, especially when each different fabric shows you different things.
I absolutely LOVED the back story of the tree involving Odin, Hel and the Norns, it has actually made me quite interested to learn more about Norse Mythology.
I was definitely hooked from the beginning, I almost wanted to not go to work just so I could devour this in one sitting.
Rachel created a very vivid and atmospheric world to the point where you could picture everything going on, and I won’t lie, I did find elements of it quite creepy- maybe not can’t sleep at all creepy but getting chills and I feel like something is watching me, need to sleep with a light on kind of creepy.
I think illustrations of the tree, Draugr and Norns would make an amazing addition to the physical copy.
The almost 30 year old in me wishes that Martha didn’t constantly refer to herself as disfigured as there is definitely more to a person than looks, but when I remember being 17 I can definitely understand why she would view herself in such a way- you are still going through puberty and forming relationships so when your appearance alters in such a way you will be affected and won’t believe that someone could like you because in your mind you aren’t beautiful.
Normally I am a sucker for romantic plot lines but I wasn’t really feeling the romance between Martha and Stig- maybe if it had had more time to build, but it seemed to move very quickly.
I was definitely more interested in the relationship Martha had with her mum towards the end of the book- I would love to see them both tending to the tree together and learning about their gifts.
I won’t lie one of my favourite characters was actually Gandalf- of course I am more drawn to a pet.
I found that by the end I was left with questions- what was going to happen with Martha and Stig, what had really happened to his ex? will Martha stay at the cabin? will we see more from this world or is it just a standalone?Will Martha grow to love herself despite not looking “perfect”?
I am hoping that there is a sequel that will answer my questions.
I absolutely LOVED the back story of the tree involving Odin, Hel and the Norns, it has actually made me quite interested to learn more about Norse Mythology.
I was definitely hooked from the beginning, I almost wanted to not go to work just so I could devour this in one sitting.
Rachel created a very vivid and atmospheric world to the point where you could picture everything going on, and I won’t lie, I did find elements of it quite creepy- maybe not can’t sleep at all creepy but getting chills and I feel like something is watching me, need to sleep with a light on kind of creepy.
I think illustrations of the tree, Draugr and Norns would make an amazing addition to the physical copy.
The almost 30 year old in me wishes that Martha didn’t constantly refer to herself as disfigured as there is definitely more to a person than looks, but when I remember being 17 I can definitely understand why she would view herself in such a way- you are still going through puberty and forming relationships so when your appearance alters in such a way you will be affected and won’t believe that someone could like you because in your mind you aren’t beautiful.
Normally I am a sucker for romantic plot lines but I wasn’t really feeling the romance between Martha and Stig- maybe if it had had more time to build, but it seemed to move very quickly.
I was definitely more interested in the relationship Martha had with her mum towards the end of the book- I would love to see them both tending to the tree together and learning about their gifts.
I won’t lie one of my favourite characters was actually Gandalf- of course I am more drawn to a pet.
I found that by the end I was left with questions- what was going to happen with Martha and Stig, what had really happened to his ex? will Martha stay at the cabin? will we see more from this world or is it just a standalone?Will Martha grow to love herself despite not looking “perfect”?
I am hoping that there is a sequel that will answer my questions.