Official Review: The Gryphon by Paula Grover

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Re: Official Review: The Gryphon by Paula Grover

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I like reading books from this genre; I should enjoy reading this one.
Thanks for the review.
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I am torn on this book I really do wish there was more intrigue in the beginning. I struggled a bit.
None the less I am a fan of mythical creatures and the books they feature in, the story did come to you so i guess you told it as it was presented to you.
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Thank you for your excellent analysis! It seems there's no doubt that this book is a must-read. This sci-fi fantasy that covers an intriguing plot about mythical creatures with humanoid societal influences sounds fascinating. Plus, I love Sunsky's rebellious and free spirit.
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I do love fantasy stories. This one seems to be a refreshing read with meticulous world-building. I am going to read this. Thanks for the recommendation.
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Although, I do not personally enjoy fantasy, I can tell by your review there are plenty of other things to focus on. The message this book is trying to convey is an important one and I'm glad to see someone tackling these issues in a way YA audiences can understand.
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I like the unusual and relatable plot. The creatures are so different yet so similar to humans. They face the same challenges and fears that humans do. Well done to the author for putting together such a complex and compelling storyline.
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An exceptionally well-written fantasy novel that with a good plot and well-developed characters sounds interesting. I'd like to check this one out. Thanks for the review.
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I have read fantasies somewhat similar in the past and am now looking forward to reading this one sometime soon.
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Great fantasy story, I like it being a thrilling story with lots of suspense. Thanks for this great review.
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I love the sound of the plot and the subtle anti-racist / anti-prejudice message of the novel. The characters sound good too, and the idea of a gryphon falling in love with a winged horse outcast is original and compelling. The characters’ names make the book sound as if it’s targeted towards young children, though, and the constant use of the present tense I personally find jarring. Still, I think this is an author to watch.
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This is an amazing book, with a really good plot! The Characters are so good too.
and your Review is very comprehensive! and well-written!
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An intriguing plot with well-developed characters and lively dialogues. I read and enjoyed the sample even though this is not my genre; however, I agree with you on the descriptive writing style! Fans of fantasy books should check it out! Thank you for the amazing review!
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This book sounds great. The author has built the world meticulously, not just the logistics and societal rules but also the commentary it makes on our world. Sunsky also sounds like an amazing character: strong, independent, wiser as she gets older, perhaps a bit rebellious and stubborn, a character that can be loved but is also realistic flawed. And to think, she’s a gryphon! Thank you for the helpful review.
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I never thought I'd enjoy a story about gryphons. But I've always had an interest in "racial" dilemmas, and "intercultural" relationships. The narrative of the sample I read was simply written, but there is something about the plot that made me want to read more. Not your usual slice of fantasy, but certainly an area I'd be willing to try.
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The themes of tolerance, forgiveness, and reconciliation that this books incorporates make a lot of sense to me. I'm also intrigued by the weird character names used in the book: I've never really heard anything quite like them before. Thanks for this review.
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