zmurph16's Reviews (619)

Down Among the Sticks and Bones

4.0

I really like the message in this book and the POV of the "ugly" stepsister. The only think I didn't like was the battle between the two "god like" people, Chance and Fate. It didn't seem that important and the story could've done with only Tanaquill's interference. Otherwise, I really enjoyed the perspective of Isabelle and getting to see Tavi's side too. It really shows the problems with society and how it creates its own expectations for women. I also enjoyed seeing some rep for anger issues. Isabelle's character could have been written off as just a mean and cruel girl, but because of everything that was pushed on her, I felt like her anger management problems really helped represent a different sort of mental illness and created more room for her to change and grow as a character. I totally would encourage everyone to try this book out!