Yesteryear

BOOK REVIEW

Title: Yesteryear
Author: Caro Claire Burke
Date finished: 11/08/2026
Genre:

Overall: 4⭐️ / 5
Enjoyment: 5⭐️ / 5
Craft: 4⭐️ / 5
Depth / Substance: 4⭐️ / 5
Emotional Impact: 4⭐️ / 5

INITIAL THOUGHTS

How did I feel while reading it?

I thought it was entertaining. It was a page turner and I did enjoy each chapter even if it did go back & forth

How did I feel after finishing it?

WRITING

Writing: ⭐️ / 5

How would I describe the writing style?

What worked particularly well?

What didn't work for me?

Favourite passages / lines:

PLOT

Plot: ⭐️ / 5
Pacing: ⭐️ / 5

What did I think of the story?

What worked? What didn't?

Did the ending feel satisfying?

CHARACTERS

Characters: ⭐️ / 5

Favourite / most interesting character:

Did the characters feel believable and well-developed?

Did my opinion of anyone change?

THEMES & IDEAS

What was this book really about?

What themes or ideas stood out?

Did it make me question or reconsider anything?

Symbols, metaphors or recurring ideas I noticed:

FINAL THOUGHTS

What will I remember most?

My favourite thing about it:

My biggest criticism:

Would I reread it?

Would I recommend it?

What kind of book was this for me?
Entertaining / Comforting / Addictive / Beautiful / Emotional / Thought-provoking / Profound / Technically impressive / Life-changing

Final thoughts: