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shaipanda's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-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? No
4.75
I absolutely loved this!!! Obviously it wasn’t as nuanced as the books I usually read as it’s written for much younger audiences but otherwise I really really enjoyed this and didn’t find it being middle grade to be an issue at all
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Moderate: Kidnapping, Grief, and Classism
Minor: Violence
emilineopines's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
mmefish's review against another edition
I thought it was amazing at first: whimsical, imaginative, mysterious. But the quirkiness became overwhelming, the rules didn't make much sense and thus the mystery lost its appeal. We also have the mandatory Mean Rich Girl and the Good White Dude. Eeeh... meh.
Another problem I had with the story is that a chunk of kids get derogatory symbols (ranks) they have to display on the uniform and that are based on their 💫potential💫. It feels really unnecessary but I guess it's OK because the MC has the highest rank.
I'm obviously not the target audience though, so I'm not at all saying it's a bad book.
Another problem I had with the story is that a chunk of kids get derogatory symbols (ranks) they have to display on the uniform and that are based on their 💫potential💫. It feels really unnecessary but I guess it's OK because the MC has the highest rank.
I'm obviously not the target audience though, so I'm not at all saying it's a bad book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
amandareads23's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
4.25
This was fun! I thought there were a few pacing issues - particularly near the end, it felt very rushed - but overall, I really enjoyed this. It gives off strong Percy Jackson vibes, which made it feel like a whimsical nostalgic romp. A lighthearted and adventurous read for middle-graders and adults alike!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
Minor: Violence
chaoticnostalgia's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racism, Grief, and Classism
Moderate: Death and Violence
Minor: War and Injury/Injury detail
modernbookmom's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Abandonment
Moderate: Murder and Classism
elsaehho's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying
Moderate: Racism
rlou's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying and Racism
dandelionsteph's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying
The prejudice/bullying Amari experiences is for being a magician, where people whose special talent is specifically magic are distrusted. It's therefore Fantasy Prejudice and may be somewhat easier to stomach than bullying on real-life things.