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spacerkip's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-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
4.5
This was so vibrant and original, and I would have loved it to pieces as a kid. The world-building felt so lived-in, and I was continually impressed at how that comes across with a couple details sprinkled in. The focus on meditation and a magic system that revolved around domestic and artisan work I thought was especially clever. Creating magic out of the mundane is an essential part of children's literature. I loved each of the four protagonists - how different they were, where they all came from, watching them learn their magic. It was wonderful to see them grow closer to each other over the course of the book, and I can't wait to see how their friendship grows stronger as the series goes on.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Body shaming, Bullying, Fatphobia, and Panic attacks/disorders
charm0nix's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Confinement
Moderate: Body shaming, Child abuse, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty and Emotional abuse
citymouse's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
Minor: Animal cruelty
frantic_vampire's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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? It's complicated
5.0
It’s been a very, very long time since I last reread this book and it did not disappoint. It was like coming home and snuggling under a warm blanket. There were so many things that I had forgotten! But getting to meet these characters again? It was so much fun! I loved getting reacquainted with all the kids, and somehow at 30-years-old I feel like I connected more with them than I did when I was 12 or 15. I can also see where my love of found family’s came from. I love the way the Pierce wrote the kids because they got to be actual kids and learn and make mistakes and grow into who they’re meant to be. Sandry’s Book is getting a solid five stars, both for the nostalgia and for being a fantastic book that really stands the test of time.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Confinement, Death, Fatphobia, Panic attacks/disorders, Racial slurs, Racism, Gaslighting, Classism, and Pandemic/Epidemic
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Body shaming, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail