Official Review: The Gryphon by Paula Grover

Post by **Seamstress** » 12 Feb 2020, 16:17

Well, it is not about dragons, but gryphons, so I believe it does deserves some credits for originality and creativity. But mostly I would call it your regular fictional writing about fantastic creatures society in poor disguised attempt to cover overused literary cliches. Won't read it, but it is just my opinion.

ahawl008 · Post by **ahawl008** » 12 Feb 2020, 16:18

This is a very good, thorough review of a fantasy book. In the few pages of the sample reading, we meet Sunsky the Gryphon and learn about Gryphons in general. As I said, the review is very good, but I don't care for the Fantasy genre and probably won't be reading this book.

slj3988 · Post by **slj3988** » 12 Feb 2020, 16:38

I'm picky when it comes to allegory but this one looks interesting.

Aliciaroseperry1992 · Post by **Aliciaroseperry1992** » 12 Feb 2020, 16:47

I also found this story to be highly original while reading it- I'm not a huge fantasy reader but I will likely buy this.

todwyer01 · Post by **todwyer01** » 12 Feb 2020, 16:48

From a sampling, this seems like an interesting fantasy novel following a Gryphon or griffin that fell in love with a black winged horse, which goes against the laws of the Gryphon society. It might be worth a second look. Well done.

Chrystal Oaks · Post by **Chrystal Oaks** » 12 Feb 2020, 16:50

This book appears to have everything needed for fans of fantasy: realism, a beautiful world, relatable characters, moving dialogue, and an important message. Best of all, it can be read as a standalone. Great review!

jemgirl202 · Post by **jemgirl202** » 12 Feb 2020, 17:01

This sounds like a fun fantasy fiction novel. I love how the author really embraced imagination and has a wonderful description of the scenery and creatures. Congrats on the book of the day. Great review.

Katherine Smith · Post by **Katherine Smith** » 12 Feb 2020, 17:33

This story is very intriguing because it is different form other fantasy stories like it foremost of which being the themes of exclusion due to who you are. Typically when a fantasy novel focuses on conflict it is about defeating the villains and restoring balance to the world. I have not come across a book about magical beings in which they have to make human-type decisions and become transformed as the story goes on. I am very interested in reading more books by this author.

ahawl008 · Post by **ahawl008** » 12 Feb 2020, 17:34

Your review was in-depth and interesting. The sample pages introduced Sunsky and Gryphons in general. However, Fantasy is not a genre I care for, so I probably won't read this book.

Pocoyo · Post by **Pocoyo** » 12 Feb 2020, 17:36

I love fantasy novels so with mythical creatures, a 4/4 review and a coming of age story, this book will be perfect for me.

DrPatti8454 · Post by **DrPatti8454** » 12 Feb 2020, 17:37

Congrats to Paula Grover for BOTD honors. "The Gryphon" sounds like a wonderful book for those who are drawn to fantasy and mythical creatures. It's definitely going on my reading list.

Sangeetha+Narayan · Post by **Sangeetha+Narayan** » 12 Feb 2020, 17:46

I like the fact that this is a stand alone book. I have read so many cliffhangers lately, that would be a nice change of pace. A fantasy world is quite a creation. I envy authors who are able to build such a world. This book will be in my to read list. Thank you for this wonderful review of the book.

tarafarah7 · Post by **tarafarah7** » 12 Feb 2020, 17:52

Today's BOTD is not the one for me, but I'm happy to hear you enjoyed it! The complex plot, well-developed characters, and detailed descriptions are sure to keep readers of all ages turning pages. Definitely a must-read for fans of the fantasy genre. Thank you!

ReyvrexQuestor Reyes · Post by **ReyvrexQuestor Reyes** » 12 Feb 2020, 18:04

I have some suspicion Gryphonia must be somewhere in Russia. Just from the names, Sunsky, Nightsky, which rhymed with Trotsky, Kerensky, Rovenski, Tchaikovski, Mayakovski, to name a few. Anyway, this novel is delightfully intriguing and mystifying. As the review says, it's an allegory of human society; that will be alluring for me. Thanks for the review.

Nora Roberts · Post by **ccundall2130** » 12 Feb 2020, 18:05

This book sounds incredibly interesting. I really like fantasy stories and the plot at play here with a gryphon and a black-winged horse is a new one. It sounds like one I'd like to read.