tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post3387289934723808507..comments2024-03-28T02:25:35.338-04:00Comments on Small Review: Book Review: Summers at Castle Auburn by Sharon ShinnSmall Reviewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-26469853223312005072016-11-01T00:48:03.302-04:002016-11-01T00:48:03.302-04:00I've heard of this one but never read it, Smal...I've heard of this one but never read it, Small. I'll have to give it a try when I'm in the mood for a slower paced fantasy. The fact that Danya likes it too is a good sign since we share similar tastes as well. A Canadian Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07127164685941412250noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-31366787219741931542016-10-30T12:46:36.680-04:002016-10-30T12:46:36.680-04:00This is a book that makes me think of you :) A hid...This is a book that makes me think of you :) A hidden gem for sure! I agree, this definitely felt like a coming of age story. I think that also helps it have a timeless feel and high re-readability. Small Reviewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16072352095510905410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8955420282479112508.post-37108528377425413202016-10-29T01:22:18.415-04:002016-10-29T01:22:18.415-04:00"It's more the type of book where you flo..."It's more the type of book where you float in the world, meeting the people, living alongside them, slowly immersing yourself in this state of being that is both new and as familiar as an old favorite sweater." LOVE this description, it is perfect for this book. Being a standalone, it's a very contained fantasy, and yet the world doesn't feel super lacking/sparse. And while there is romance, I think of it more as a coming-of-age storyline. Despite the fact that it's a standalone, we see Coriel grow up and mature before our eyes. It's wonderfully re-readable as well, and altogether a great example of a "hidden gem" kind of story. So glad you loved it too! :)danyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07947267082874389487noreply@blogger.com