Don't think. Just read. I went in with high hopes and still found them exceeded. For everyone who's ever felt the villain was more interesting than thDon't think. Just read. I went in with high hopes and still found them exceeded. For everyone who's ever felt the villain was more interesting than the hero (ie everyone), this one's for you. I can't recommend it enough....more
It would be enough to say that this book single-handedly reignited my love for zoos, but I’ll elaborate. This book has it all: some good old pining, aIt would be enough to say that this book single-handedly reignited my love for zoos, but I’ll elaborate. This book has it all: some good old pining, a healthy amount of nerdiness, a cast of characters you’ll consider friends, one amazing griffin keeper—and at its heart, a warming story about passion, preservation, and childhood dreams. I would consider this Sarah’s Magnum Opus if I hadn’t known about the other brilliant works on her horizon. Spiritually, I’m still at San Tamculo Zoo. Don’t miss out!
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It would be enough to say that this book single-handedly reignited my love for zoos, but I’ll elaborate. This book has it all: some good old pining, a healthy amount of nerdiness, a cast of characters you’ll consider friends, one amazing griffin keeper—and at its heart, a warming story about passion, preservation, and childhood dreams. I would consider this Sarah’s Magnum Opus if I hadn’t known about the other brilliant works on her horizon. Spiritually, I’m still at San Tamculo Zoo. Don’t miss out!...more
Simply put, this book is beautiful--the cover, the prose, the characters, the setting, and the take on the classic fairy tale. The premise itself, BeaSimply put, this book is beautiful--the cover, the prose, the characters, the setting, and the take on the classic fairy tale. The premise itself, Beauty and the Beast but pirates, is unbeatable, but on top of that you get Sarah's beautiful storytelling and gorgeous writing (and I mean, truly gorgeous)???? Run don't walk....more
