Review: Seasonal Fears by Seanan McGuire
Thanks so much to Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for this gifted copy.
Publisher: Macmillan Audio
Publish Date: May 3, 2022
Audiobook
16 hrs 28 min
Series: Alchemical Journeys #2
Genres: Fantasy, Science Fiction
My Review:
I should've listened to the lot of you telling me over and over and over again to read Middlegame. But did I? No. Did I know Seasonal Fears was the second book in the Alchemical Journeys series? Also, no. Did I listen to all 16+ hours anyways because it was absolutely fascinating? YES.
I have no reference as to whether or not you need to read Middlegrade before this one. However, I am a big person who likes (and strives) to read series books in order (do I always succeed? clearly not). I do feel like this read very easily as a standalone. I do think that maybe I would've gotten a *little* more out of it had I read the first one? *shrug* But it's really hard to say. What I DO know is that McGuire is a freakin' genius and I love the world in SEASONAL FEARS. Two teens, in love and destined in their connection? Summer, Winter. Sometimes you just cannot stop what you're meant to be.
Now, I admit wholeheartedly that I got lost a few times. There's SO much happening and it was hard to keep up at times. What with the various names and the intricacies of the seasons, etc. etc. I could go on and on and on about what I couldn't comprehend. But once I stopped thinking too hard about it and just accepted it, I could sit back and enjoy Benson narrating the story.
I definitely need to go back and read Middlegame. And I hear there's a rumor there's going to be more books in this series so count me on that train ride!! Also, please give me a one way ticket into Seanan's brain please and thank you.
★★★★
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