Wayward Children, Book 2
Synopsis: Twin sisters Jack and Jill were seventeen when they found their way home and were packed off to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children.
This is the story of what happened first…
Jacqueline was her mother’s perfect daughter—polite and quiet, always dressed as a princess. If her mother was sometimes a little strict, it’s because crafting the perfect daughter takes discipline.
Jillian was her father’s perfect daughter—adventurous, thrill-seeking, and a bit of a tom-boy. He really would have preferred a son, but you work with what you’ve got.
They were five when they learned that grown-ups can’t be trusted.
They were twelve when they walked down the impossible staircase and discovered that the pretense of love can never be enough to prepare you a life filled with magic in a land filled with mad scientists and death and choices.
Review: When it comes to Seanan McGuire, I’m always very curious! I really enjoyed the setting of the world of Every Heart at Doorway. I admit that I did not remember much of the story but I was curious to see what the author was going to propose again.
We thus follow the life of twins in a family and it is not really simple. With parents who want to remodel them so that they have the perfect image they desire, these children will not have the opportunity to be who they really want. It’s pretty sad to watch this in fact… We follow them for a few years until they find their way and flee into a whole new world where they will spend 5 years.
It was very interesting to see them change radically in this place, to understand that they both desire things that have been denied them for a long time. I was also surprised by the end of the story and I would not have said no to a few more pages.
I had a good time again and am curious to know if we will have the opportunity to return to this universe.
Sophia Rose
Wow, what a curious set up for a story. Poor girls!
Melliane
right?
Silvia
Glad you had a good time with this second instalment! I still have to read a McGuire book, but this one sounds fascinating, so I’ll have to check the first book as well 🙂
Melliane
I love her novels!
kindlemom1
I love the cover for this, glad it was a good sequel as well!
Mary Kirkland
That sounds like it would be good. Great review.
Blodeuedd
Oh waaaaaaaaaaaaant
Mogsy @ BiblioSanctum
Everyone I know who has read this series loves it to bits. I really need to read the first one so I can get caught up! 🙂
Melliane
it’s interesting and different
Fran @ Mind Reader 2.0
I don’t think this would be for me, but it’s good when you have an author you can never get enough of. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Melliane
yes I love that too
Carole Rae
OooooOOOOOooooo interesting concept for sure! Sounds super good
herding cats
Such an eye catching cover. Hope you get a little more from the world at some point!
Carole @ Carole's Random Life in Books
I hope to read this one very soon. I have been a little nervous about it since I don’t remember much of the first book but it sounds like I should be okay. Great review!
Melanie Simmons
I really need to try this author under this name. I’ve read her Mira Grant stuff and love it. I need more time for reading.
Melissa (My World...in words and pages)
Oh this sounds so good. I love the cover too!