of_fantasy_and_fibre's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I really enjoyed this book. The worldbuilding was very strong as the descriptions were very detailed and evocative. The characters start of very sure of themselves but you learn, especially with the male character that they might not know the world as well as they think they did. The twists and turns, partnerships and betrayals set them on a road to self discovery in a lovely but sometimes very bleak and gory coming of age story. I really like that it examined multiple threads of what it is to be human and more than human. The magical allegories for relationships and the smoke and mirror games some people play with each other were very solid and well done.
This book would really suit people who like high fantasy with a nice coming of age stories and good reflections on why some people hate. Additionally if you like to read about partnerships between people who balance each other out , found family and mystical creatures, this is for you.
This book would really suit people who like high fantasy with a nice coming of age stories and good reflections on why some people hate. Additionally if you like to read about partnerships between people who balance each other out , found family and mystical creatures, this is for you.
Moderate: Abandonment, Emotional abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, and Ableism
Minor: Injury/Injury detail and Gore
imogenreads_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Frances Hardinge is fast becoming one of my go-to children’s authors. This cracking fantasy/mystery doesn’t shy away from adult themes but deals with them sensitively and confidently delivers the reader to a satisfying conclusion that encourages us to think about how we each deal with our own anger. 4* for me as an adult reading a children’s book but easily a 5* for a younger reader.
Graphic: Grief and Forced institutionalization
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Abandonment, Child death, Suicide, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, and Confinement
sarahna's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, Abandonment, Body horror, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, and Sexism
bee_a_friend's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Moderate: Trafficking
Minor: Abandonment, Death of parent, Kidnapping, Blood, Death, and Violence
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