Here is a review of all the books i've read so far. I read some of them a while ago and i'm the kind of person who likes to reread books that i loved the most. I litteraly need them engraved in my head.
The series takes place in the village of Bruncliffe Yorkshire, South England. We follow the life of all the habitants of. The main characters Delilah and Samson are lovely. The description of the landscape is amazing and we really feel like being there. You'll get attached to each person in the village and SPOILER : during the first 6 books you'll be waiting for Rick Procter's downfall and it's quite irritating but it's absolutely worth it. I really enjoyed reading this series and I'm going to miss all the habitants from the retirement house. So far, my favourite book from all the series is the 4th one. When I tell you I was stresssssed. DAMN it was terrifying.
It took me a while to finish this book but it was cleraly worth it. First thing that I found interisting but that was a bit disturbing at first, was the fact that characters that you met in the first chapters would never reappear later. Thing is, the book takes place on a very long period (approximately 1000 years). The only time you will see a name reappear is because that person had a real impact in the universe history's course. The writing follows a chronogically strict course so there is no flashback or memory. The past is the past. If there is one thing that I didn't like or at least that slowed me down during the reading is that there are A LOT of description. And also there is practically no action. But this is normal. If you ever get to read the book, you will get the why. And honestly, the whole trope is really interisting.
This book isn't that long but there were A LOT. Of description. I do think that it's because during the 1800's people used to write massive description, also because of realism but even if it was a bit hard to read sometimes, it was one of the most interisting book I've read. Not only does it cover the theme of social equalities but you also get to understand the point of view of every side of the problem. Also, it is very interisting to learn about the manufacture, and the social reforms of that time. And maybe it was just me, but seeing a man working really hard, seeing how he builded his empire just makes me appraciate more the value of (hard)work.
I had never read the Tinker Bell movie series but I saw some laure of Clarion and Milori thanks to TikTok. Well, let me tell you that I was not disappointed at all by the book NOR the movie - that I watched right after because I couldn't assimilate what HAPPEND for the days. When I say that this book marked me FOR EVER, this is not a joke. Even if you haven't watched the movies and just know about the lore, you can totally read the book. I was amazed by the evolution of Clarion's character. How she went from a young heir, smoky and deliberate to a just, kind but firm queen. Even if it is not always easy for her, she takes her role very seriously and convices her pairs that being a good queen isn't about cold and respect rules. To rule a kingdom, you need to learn about your people's difference, be a queen to all beyond the differences and most of all, you are above no one. And Milori, the man that you are. The man is one of the greenest fictional flag I have ever met. He listents to Clarion, he respected and supported her decisions even if it could hurt him, he AFFIRMED his love for even when he knew there would never be a future for them, together. The writing is soft and delicate, very fairy-like. I was immersed in the universe of Pixie Hollow and it was heartbreakingly beautiful.