A review by readingrobin
Cheshire Crossing by Andy Weir, Sarah Andersen

adventurous lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

I think the story starts off well enough. Who wouldn't want to see a team up of the most beloved and recognized young women from classic fiction? It's giving a bit of Wayward Children, but more for a fast-paced teen audience, even though there's definitely a shared appeal.

Near the halfway point, it feels like it starts to speed this way and that without considering all the directions it's been in. The conclusion feels more like an abrupt stop with only a little breather to give a setup for future continuation. Given that it's been about five years, I'm not really sure if we're going to be seeing that any time soon, so it feels like a waste. Still, I liked the characterizations of our leads, with Alice being a little standoffish, Dorothy kind and well meaning, and Wendy a bit on the adventurous tomboy side. They feel like natural extensions of their characters. 

Mary Poppins witch also gets a big ups from me. But I just wish there was a little something more here.