* I chose this book on Net Galley and I have not read the first one*

This book was so outrageously fun! I have not read the first one (but am now eager too!) and although there were events referenced that I was not entirely aware of, it did not lessen my enjoyment of the book.

One of the reasons I enjoyed this book so thoroughly was how hilariously Molly Harper writes. The characters have their own voices but all of them are so interesting and sassy. Not everyone in the book is white and the issues of social classes (in this it is those with magic and those without) is addressed in a way that is non-confrontational but still pointed. It is so interesting to see the power dynamics happening between the different magical families and how members within those families use that power.

I really enjoy the Sarah/Ivy/Alicia relationship. They are all different people but love and support each other in a way that seems completely genuine. It is really nice to see female relationships where they are not competing with each-other but will still call each other out if one of them is doing something they should not.

The plot is fun and most of the characters are interesting even if they are not agreeable-- with the exception of Alicia's mom, Sarah's sister Mary and Sarah's maid Jenny. Alicia's mom is the typical mother figure that does everything she can to prevent her son from forming romantic relationships. While this does not inherently make an uninteresting character, there is nothing about her other than her being a blocking figure between Sarah and Gavin. The same goes for Sarah's sister Mary-- it is hard to see her motivations for her actions. Without delving into spoilers, the situation with Jenny is confusing. The set up was fine but then her part in the end of the novel seemed rushed and confusing. Many other minor characters such as Wallace and Nurse Waxwing are fully developed even though they are minor characters.

I wish the book had been longer and I cannot wait to read the next one as this left off at quite a dramatic point!

Thank you to NetGalley and Molly Harper for my free e-copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I am very glad that I took the time to read Changeling before reading Fledgling. I really think this was key to my fully understanding and enjoying this book. Much of the story is about the relationships between the characters and understanding of the fictitious society. This can all be appreciated and enjoyed with the background knowledge from the first book.

It's tough to be a teenage girl. It's worse when you are living under a false identity, trying to protect yourself and those who know your secret. When you add on the pressure of trying to change the world, that's what you have in Cassandra/Sarah. She's a fun character to get to know!

I really enjoyed this book, although I suspect it would be difficult to follow if one hadn't read the first novel. I'm terribly curious about what will happen next!

This book was amazing! This was the first book I've read from this author and I really enjoyed it. The story was different from anything I've read recently and really captured my attention. It was so well written and the characters were fantastic.

Fledgling is a fabulous and engrossing YA novel. Everyone should read these books. Well written and interesting characters.

Have you read Changeling (Sorcery and Society #1) by Molly Harper? No, STOP! Go read that one first before reading this. Seriously you will thank me for it.
Fledgling finds Sarah making new friends and enemies. She discovers that there are more Changeling children like her out there that can do magic. Now all she has to do is find them. This is a fast paced adventure that will leave you tired and wanting more. This story is filled with magic, friendship and a young woman finding her way and growing into herself. I absolutely adored it and look forward to more adventures with Sarah, Ivy and Alicia.

Four and a half
This author takes not one much loved story but two to inspire this satisfying series. With a touch of Cinderella mixed up with Harry Potter and let's be honest who amongst us didn't want to be Hermione ? This never lacks originality as our clever heroine upends the idea of what it actually means to be magical in a very uneven society. Yes Sarah is definitely shaking off the fairy dust as she seamlessly moves amongst her new elitist schoolmates only to discover that if she is really going to help save other Changelings she might have to sacrifice the very things she has worked for !
Sarah is everything I love in a heroine as she's bright, compassionate, resourceful and yet funny too. This story is full of magic from the very beginning and it only got better as it highlighted the bonds of friendship that Sarah has formed. Perhaps the villain was a little obvious but nevertheless I loved this almost Victorian setting with its overtones of Pygmalion and the world building and imaginative possibilities are first class. The class system was clearly defined, the romance certainly escalated just enough and the pace just right. Sarah shines bright as a heroine and I cannot wait to find out where this journey will take her.
This voluntary take is of a copy I requested from Netgalley and my thoughts and comments are honest and I believe fair.