Publisher: Greenwillow Books
Page Count: 443
I received The Girl From Everywhere for my birthday as one of the surprise books from my humangous wishlist. Smart people that my parents are, they chose very well! Just look at the cover, the simplicity of the water and that gorgeous ship, it basically screamed “Kat! Pick me up! *whispers conspicuously* There might be pirates!” (they technically weren’t pirates, but they were super close, so it counts!).
It was really easy for me to dive into Nix’ world, even though I usually need a bit to warm to books with a slow pace. I originally planned on binge-reading this book super quickly before starting the Raven Cycle, but then I simply couldn’t do it. This book is meant to be savoured, every word appreciated and thought through. At first I thought the set up was quite easy, but it turned out to be such an intricate and complicated world that I couldn’t even keep up all the time. I hope to get an ever better understanding of the supernatural workings in the conclusion to the duology.
However, ships, time travel – it was really easy to suck me in. Nix is one of those precious female characters that can be vulnerable and badass at the same time. You instantly understand how precarious her situation is, that eternal struggle of “Should I stay or should I go?”, but I absolutely adored watching her relationships with the other characters. Sometimes, when there’s already a lot that has happened in the past, you don’t understand the connections between people, but that was not the case here at all. You could see the bonds and that they were a family.
I was very angry with Slate a lot of the time, but not so much in the end. The characters, besides Nix, that took the spotlight for me were Kashmir and Blake though. Those two boys are polar opposites, but I couldn’t dislike either one. Kashmir is this grand charmer with a heart of gold, whereas Blake has such a strong moral compass and just seems a downright good guy. Of course I know which one I would like Nix to end up with and I don’t think the other one actually stands a realistic chance. But … maybe I am wrong. Only the second book will be able to prove me wrong or right.
Last but not least, I just want to say that I loved the translations and explanations in the end. I adore books that incorporate tales from all kinds of cultures and different languages. There generally was quite a bit of diversity to the book, so yay for that! If this was any indication of how the series will continue, I say that The Ship Beyond Time will have a great conclusion and a grand finale!
Fazit: 4/5 stars! Ships and time travel and paradise and badass characters – why are you even still here? Pick up this book!
Have you read The Girl From Everywhere? Did you fall in love with it as well?
YAY!!! I’m so happy that you liked it :D. Nyx and Kash are great… I just can’t agree the thing about Blake but you already know that XD. I felt the same way about Slate but in the end I really liked the guy. I hope he stays like that in book 2
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hahaha yeah, I know how you feel about Blake. I just don’t get where the mistrust is coming from. He is really predictable in his actions and not shady at all hahaha
But yes to Slate. He better not relapse or hurt poor Nixie again.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Honestly, I can’t remember why I didn’t trust him but I didn’t. The guy grew a little bit on me by the end (that doesn’t mean I like him XD)
If Slate does something I’ll be mad
LikeLiked by 1 person
I still like him 😛
LikeLike
I adored this book matey! And this post. I reviewed it on me blog if ye like to read it. Check out me Map Legend.
x The Captain
LikeLiked by 1 person
You convinced me, I want to read this! I’m not a big fan of time travel unless it’s with Ten, but you had the right words to make me want to get on board!
LikeLiked by 1 person
hahaha YAY! It’s not conventional time travel, it’s really specific and also mythical. I hope you’ll like it 😀
LikeLiked by 1 person
I haven’t read this yet, but it’s on my TBR!! I just feel like I’m going to love it!
LikeLiked by 1 person
I sure hope so! I really enjoyed it 🙂
LikeLike
What a great review, KAt, thank you so much for sharing! I’ve read mixed reviews about this book, and I think that’s why I didn’t add it to my TBR yet. But after everything you’ve just said, I feel like I could really enjoy it, so on my TBR it goes! 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really liked the simplicity of the plot, but the complexity of the world-building mixed with some great characters 🙂 Also, I am glad to have found another duology. I always like those and there are so few out there. I hope if you ever do end up reading it, you’ll enjoy it too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
[…] The Girl from Everywhere by Heidi Heilig (4 stars) […]
LikeLike
[…] Ship Beyond Time by Heidi Heilig It’s the sequel to The Girl from Everywhere, therefore a must read for […]
LikeLike