Uprooted: A Novel

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Some readers complained about the performance by Julia Emelin. I rather liked her Eastern European accent (though I have no idea how accurate it may be). It made the story more authentic in a way, even if it was at times a little difficult to understand.

He was on me in an instant, thrusting me flat down against my pillows. "So," he said, silkily, his hand pressed down upon my collarbone, pinning me easily to the bed . . . I was terrified . . . He shoved me hard against the bed and bent low. It's just so goddamn charming. It's exciting and creepy with regards to the plot and world, but it's made especially wonderful because of the character dynamics. Agnieszka and the Dragon are hilarious together - they operate with a kind of love/hate dynamic that makes for some really funny scenes and some heart-warming ones. Novik, Naomi (October 10, 2020). "Apology for A Deadly Education". NaomiNovik.com . Retrieved May 23, 2021.

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It made me smile because it sounds a little like the premise for Cruel Beauty (which I loved) and A Court of Thorns and Roses (which I didn't love), but it's better and different than either of those. There's a touch of the romantic (and the heart-poundingly sexy), but Novik is both a tease and someone not concerned about being PG - which made the book infinitely better on that front than either of the other two mentioned. His nature is taciturn, impatient, and formal, so the villagers, despite their dependence on him for protection, fear him, despise him: Books by Naomi Novik". Books on Tape. Archived from the original on April 5, 2012 . Retrieved December 2, 2011. But Agnieszka fears the wrong things. For when the Dragon comes, it is not Kasia he will choose. PRAISE FOR UPROOTED

Guys, I know I'm late to the party, but this book was so worthy of all the stars. I'm still goo-goo eyed at how beautiful and breathtaking the writing is; saying it is atmospheric and quirky and full of heart and soul doesn't even do it justice, but I'm not sure there are proper words in the english language to convey the feelings this book gave me. Right after I finished this one, Mr. Humphrey asked me what it was about and I stuttered and stumbled through some semblance of a description because HOW DO YOU DESCRIBE THIS BOOK? Everything I said made no sense, just as this review will likely make little to no sense, but I'll try my best to convince you to give this one a try if you enjoy a fantasy that is equal parts tenderness and epic growth. But no one can predict how or why the Dragon chooses a girl. And when he comes, it is not Kasia he will take with him.a b c "Naomi Novik Awards". Science Fiction Awards Database. Locus Science Fiction Foundation. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021 . Retrieved August 2, 2022.