3 stars: Review of CROW’S REST by Angelica R. Jackson

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The Rundown

Crow’s Rest is the first book of Angelica R. Jackson’s Faerie Crossed series. It tells the story of Avery, a typical teenager who goes to spend some time at her Uncle Tam’s home in the country. She is looking forward to rekindling her friendship with Daniel, the boy next door after the two shared a kiss at the end of last summer. However, Avery is devastated to arrive and find that Daniel is in a mysterious coma and will be taken off life support soon. Shortly after her arrival, Daniel mysteriously wakes up. But is this really Daniel? Avery falls headlong into the mysterious world of the fae as she tries to solve the mystery of what happened to her friend and what her own role in the story might be.

 

Where Crow’s Rest really shines is in its description of place. Every setting is described in careful detail that paints a solid picture without feeling overdone. The action passes between the mortal world and the faerie realm with ease, both worlds feeling fully developed and open. The character development, however, is where the book struggles most. The characters are somewhat inconsistent and flat, filling their assigned roles but not developing far beyond that. However, if you enjoy stories of changelings and faerie worlds, you’ll enjoy the world that Jackson has created here.


The Recommendation

The book is recommended for fans of young adult fantasy series.


The Rating Reviewer Rating: 3 Stars

3 Stars (out of 5): Pretty good. Sure, there were some issues, but it was still worth the read.

The Pros & Cons

Pros: Emotional, Strong World-Building
Cons: Character Developement

The Links

Indie Bound : 12.95
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The Reviewer

Amanda McSweeney

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