The Song of the Swan

The only spider in the world I might be potentially okay with touching (because it can talk) is in here and that's Pauk. I think if I could ever trust a spider it would be him. Not that I need to trust one anyway. But still. And honestly, that's due to Sutton's writing! I think possibly another middle grade writer I would trust with (possibly) making me like spiders is Cornelia Funke.

I loved how lyrical the writing is. I really liked the in between chapter tales; they were really fun to read and they all fit in well with the main story. It added to the story-like feeling in a good way.

I liked Olga and Pavel a lot. I related to Olga a lot because she kept thinking she wasn't good enough. But she also wanted a lot of things and I can relate to that as well. Plus I think the readers can relate a lot to that. Pavel was sweet and I was very glad that they had a good friendship (my heart for more good male/female friendships – without turning romantic).

Sutton did a good job with the plot and writing! It felt exactly right and there was a lot that I liked. Well-paced and I think even someone who isn't into Middle Grade will like this book. I definitely want to check out her other middle grade book, A Wolf for a Spell. What's great is that I didn't even feel it was too young. Not that middle grade books can't be good – I'm just saying I always like it when I, (an adult) enjoys a Middle Grade book.