A fine book, just way too fiddly for me. I mean all crochet is fiddly, but this is next level. Crocheting around hair curlers? Sewing on snaps and tiny pearl beads? Very kitschy 50s styles. Not really sure who this is for?
Written in UK terms, so all of that needs to be adjusted by the stitcher. The recommended yarn isn't readily available in the US. Other than that the directions are fairly clear and even some of the trickier bits are illustrated towards the back.

Thanks to Netgalley and the Publisher for the ARC

I was very excited when my wish was granted for this galley, but I think because it is a proof copy the patterns were too close together. These patterns are pretty advanced, so the clunkiness overwhelmed me, and I could not get myself to want to actually crochet a project. For me, a craft book has to persuade me to create something from it, and that usually works through great photography and/or clean and easy to read instructions. This galley doesn't have the cleanliness I was looking for, but again, I'm sure it will look better in the finished copy.

With that being said, these patterns look amazing. As an amigurumi artist of 10 years, I love patterns with more advanced shapes and tiny details. I'm particularly impressed with the shaping of each doll's body. I would love to create my own Betty some day!

I was blown away by how much detail and care has gone into creating the book, not only by the quality of the images but by the simple but well put together instructions to create each project within the book. Being new to Crocheting I found a couple of projects to give a go. Will definitely be looking out for more craft books by Cara.

With thanks to netgalley and cara medusa for an early copy in return for an honest review.
What a FANTASTIC book this is going to give me many many years of pleasure something I can refer to easy to follow BRILLIANT thank you at these bizarre times with the Corona virus.
Thank you for granting my wish.❤❤