Tamzin Merchant
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The Hatmakers por Tamzin Merchant
Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
‘’Our hats are a bit like books,’’ Cordelia began. ‘’They contain magic, but it’s up to the person reading the book to bring the magic to life. Without the reader, the magic just sits there. Same as a hat.’’
Cordelia and her friends are fighting against time and a ruthless enemy to stop the destruction of all magic places as ashes throttle London’s skies. Meanwhile, the enmity among the Makers threatens the girl’s plans to overcome pure Evil. And let us not forget that Prospero is still missing, presumed dead.
Let me tell you why the second volume of Cordelia’s exciting adventures created by the wonderful Tamzin Merchant is an enchanting perfection…
‘’Cordelia Hatmaker was following a star. The North Star hung above the dark jostle of night-time London - just out of reach but never out of sight. Even the smudges of smoke rising from the city’s chimneys could not dim Polaris’s brightness.’’
‘’As if on cue in a Drury Lane drama, chimes sounded beneath their feet. From way up in the air, they heard all the voices of London’s bells, ringing deep and silvery across the city.’’
London is the perfect setting for a perfect story. The capital with its unique atmosphere becomes a character that both guides and confuses. Father Thames, Drury Lane, Guildhall, Blackfriars Bridge. The haunting ringing of the bells, the grey sky, the alleys, every odour and sound, every dark corner, every street. Along with beautiful references to Britain’s vast lore and legends, from Stonehenge to the Arthurian cycle, we follow Cordelia on an exciting journey within the heart of a glorious, mystical tradition.
‘’Magic brings joy - but it goes deeper than that, deeper than clothes. It goes right to our souls. It’s what we’re made of.’’
‘’Because Makers have the power to create. Witloof only has the power to destroy.’’
Cordelia’s story is a song dedicated to friendship, companionship, courage, an ode to the power we all have to create and evolve. And yet, all we do is destroy the gifts we have been given since times immemorial. All we care about is how to be ‘’powerful’’, how to control, how to deny what we cannot understand, how to mould what does not conform to our idea of how things SHOULD be. Cordelia, her family and her friends show how strong we can be when we are united, how we can overcome the hurdles while staying true to ourselves. And this is the most significant message we can communicate to the young members of our society.
Books like this one make our world a better, brighter place. They bring back the magic we all need, they restore our determination, our persistence and, ultimately, our conviction that Evil does not win in the end…
And! I can’t wait for Volume 3!
‘’We’re never really lost when we can see the stars in front of our eyes.’’
My reviews can also be found on https://theopinionatedreaderblog.wordpress.com/… (más)
Cordelia and her friends are fighting against time and a ruthless enemy to stop the destruction of all magic places as ashes throttle London’s skies. Meanwhile, the enmity among the Makers threatens the girl’s plans to overcome pure Evil. And let us not forget that Prospero is still missing, presumed dead.
Let me tell you why the second volume of Cordelia’s exciting adventures created by the wonderful Tamzin Merchant is an enchanting perfection…
‘’Cordelia Hatmaker was following a star. The North Star hung above the dark jostle of night-time London - just out of reach but never out of sight. Even the smudges of smoke rising from the city’s chimneys could not dim Polaris’s brightness.’’
‘’As if on cue in a Drury Lane drama, chimes sounded beneath their feet. From way up in the air, they heard all the voices of London’s bells, ringing deep and silvery across the city.’’
London is the perfect setting for a perfect story. The capital with its unique atmosphere becomes a character that both guides and confuses. Father Thames, Drury Lane, Guildhall, Blackfriars Bridge. The haunting ringing of the bells, the grey sky, the alleys, every odour and sound, every dark corner, every street. Along with beautiful references to Britain’s vast lore and legends, from Stonehenge to the Arthurian cycle, we follow Cordelia on an exciting journey within the heart of a glorious, mystical tradition.
‘’Magic brings joy - but it goes deeper than that, deeper than clothes. It goes right to our souls. It’s what we’re made of.’’
‘’Because Makers have the power to create. Witloof only has the power to destroy.’’
Cordelia’s story is a song dedicated to friendship, companionship, courage, an ode to the power we all have to create and evolve. And yet, all we do is destroy the gifts we have been given since times immemorial. All we care about is how to be ‘’powerful’’, how to control, how to deny what we cannot understand, how to mould what does not conform to our idea of how things SHOULD be. Cordelia, her family and her friends show how strong we can be when we are united, how we can overcome the hurdles while staying true to ourselves. And this is the most significant message we can communicate to the young members of our society.
Books like this one make our world a better, brighter place. They bring back the magic we all need, they restore our determination, our persistence and, ultimately, our conviction that Evil does not win in the end…
And! I can’t wait for Volume 3!
‘’We’re never really lost when we can see the stars in front of our eyes.’’
My reviews can also be found on https://theopinionatedreaderblog.wordpress.com/… (más)
This is such a wonderful story and I cannot wait to read Tamzin's future books.
It is hard to know what to write about the book because I don't want to let any spoilers slip. I will say that this book brings us back into the world of Makers, there is still a serious threat, and Cordelia seems to be the only person who ever sees the threat.
I teared up a couple of time while reading this book. I absolutely loved the ending; Jelly! (you will understand this when you read it).
It is hard to know what to write about the book because I don't want to let any spoilers slip. I will say that this book brings us back into the world of Makers, there is still a serious threat, and Cordelia seems to be the only person who ever sees the threat.
I teared up a couple of time while reading this book. I absolutely loved the ending; Jelly! (you will understand this when you read it).
I received an advance copy of this book through NetGalley.
The Hatmakers is a middle grade book by actress Tamzin Merchant that has its charms. This is a regency London filled with whimsy and hidden magic, wherein Maker families specialize in garb such as hats, boots, and cloaks embodied with powers to enhance the paying public and the royal family. However, its silly aspects lurch more toward ludicrous, with a plot that is far too easy and predictable for readers of all ages. I cannot help but wonder how much the author has actually read in the genre.
The magic aspect of the book, I loved. There's something undeniably charming about taking various magical items and Making them into a cohesive, empowering accessory. Cordelia is a good heroine to follow, too, a smart girl who insists that her father wasn't just killed at sea, but is surely alive somewhere out there. Meanwhile, her eccentric family struggles to fulfill a royal commission. King George is mad, his daughter is being manipulated, and a war with France is looming. The Maker families of London are all to make garb that will help the princess radiate peace during negotiations with France, but their efforts are stolen and sabotaged, and Cordelia stumbles upon a most dreadful plot that will make her family and all of England suffer.
Cordelia is the only character who is really developed (though I am left wanting to know more about her ancient great aunt). The others feel straight out of Central Casting, terribly cliched, from the thief with a transparent secret to a villain with zero nuance and intelligence to some truly wince-inducing French accents. The plot is easy and convenient, such as how Cordelia easily listens in on a royal conversation from a neighboring theater box to a weird brief masquerade as highway robbers. No adults listen to her (or if they start to listen, they are interrupted); it's frustrating when too many complications happen because basic communication doesn't happen, repeatedly.
It's not a terrible book, but any means, but neither does it feel clever or original. It's a fluffy romp--and sometimes, a fluffy romp is exactly what a reader needs. Child readers are smart, though, and I can't help but think of myself at age 10 reading this and thinking, "Well, that seems a bit too easy for her," and "that was predictable" over and over again.… (más)
The Hatmakers is a middle grade book by actress Tamzin Merchant that has its charms. This is a regency London filled with whimsy and hidden magic, wherein Maker families specialize in garb such as hats, boots, and cloaks embodied with powers to enhance the paying public and the royal family. However, its silly aspects lurch more toward ludicrous, with a plot that is far too easy and predictable for readers of all ages. I cannot help but wonder how much the author has actually read in the genre.
The magic aspect of the book, I loved. There's something undeniably charming about taking various magical items and Making them into a cohesive, empowering accessory. Cordelia is a good heroine to follow, too, a smart girl who insists that her father wasn't just killed at sea, but is surely alive somewhere out there. Meanwhile, her eccentric family struggles to fulfill a royal commission. King George is mad, his daughter is being manipulated, and a war with France is looming. The Maker families of London are all to make garb that will help the princess radiate peace during negotiations with France, but their efforts are stolen and sabotaged, and Cordelia stumbles upon a most dreadful plot that will make her family and all of England suffer.
Cordelia is the only character who is really developed (though I am left wanting to know more about her ancient great aunt). The others feel straight out of Central Casting, terribly cliched, from the thief with a transparent secret to a villain with zero nuance and intelligence to some truly wince-inducing French accents. The plot is easy and convenient, such as how Cordelia easily listens in on a royal conversation from a neighboring theater box to a weird brief masquerade as highway robbers. No adults listen to her (or if they start to listen, they are interrupted); it's frustrating when too many complications happen because basic communication doesn't happen, repeatedly.
It's not a terrible book, but any means, but neither does it feel clever or original. It's a fluffy romp--and sometimes, a fluffy romp is exactly what a reader needs. Child readers are smart, though, and I can't help but think of myself at age 10 reading this and thinking, "Well, that seems a bit too easy for her," and "that was predictable" over and over again.… (más)
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