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r_holland's review against another edition
3.0
A very easy read. There is never really any tension but the characters keep me interested. Devoured this in half a day and I'll probably read the rest.
ceena's review against another edition
5.0
Really good introduction to the series. I'm looking forward to reading more.
maddie_can_read's review against another edition
I just couldn't get into it. Read all of Pierce's tortall books as a child and just reread them so I thought I'd give the ones I never read a whirl.
reginas_books's review against another edition
4.0
Sick and rereading childhood favorites for fun. I’d probably count the whole series as one book.
Clearly remember these being some of my favorite books. Would definitely recommend to kids.
Clearly remember these being some of my favorite books. Would definitely recommend to kids.
meerkatta's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
libcolleen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
foldedpages's review against another edition
5.0
The platonic ideal of a children’s book. No transphobia, minor orientalism, what could be better?
user613's review against another edition
4.0
This was a cute read, with a well developed world, four strong characters, and a story that built slowly until the end. I had some trouble keeping the characters apart at first, and I never completely understood the magic.
Young readers who enjoy slow paced adventures with magic, strong female characters, a supportive mentor, and great friendships, will enjoy this read.
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Violence: near death and scary experiences, including a plague that kills all their families, a lone survivor form a shipwreck who is shunned from her community because of bad luck, and being locked inside a cell and forgotten about.
Religion: the gods are mentioned throughout the book. They pray to them, worship them in temples, and draw the gods-circle on their chests.
Romance: we hear that there are places where both genders bathe together.
Other: characters can use magic, though this is done with the gods’ power. They manipulate forces in nature, and scry the future.
Young readers who enjoy slow paced adventures with magic, strong female characters, a supportive mentor, and great friendships, will enjoy this read.
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Content:
Violence: near death and scary experiences, including a plague that kills all their families, a lone survivor form a shipwreck who is shunned from her community because of bad luck, and being locked inside a cell and forgotten about.
Religion: the gods are mentioned throughout the book. They pray to them, worship them in temples, and draw the gods-circle on their chests.
Romance: we hear that there are places where both genders bathe together.
Other: characters can use magic, though this is done with the gods’ power. They manipulate forces in nature, and scry the future.