mikilah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Damn! Such a good book! Reviving an old tale and creating a beautiful adventure. I like the characters plot and urban fantasy elements. Excited to read on. Hated the therapist rep. That woman should be fined!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Slavery, Kidnapping, Death of parent, Racism, Murder, Injury/Injury detail, Grief, Violence, and Death
teacherkmd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Slavery, Racial slurs, Grief, War, and Racism
Moderate: Death of parent, Police brutality, and Mental illness
Minor: Car accident and Rape
bodagirl's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Loved this! Some classic tropes - the "chosen one," some insta-love, and a possible love triangle - being complicated by issues of race, though I feel the gender issue has been trod by many others at this point. I did call how Bree was Legendborn, but there were enough twists to keep my interest. I did have a hard time keeping the Legendborn characters straight outside of Nick and Sel, and the structure of the Order still escapes me a bit. However, I immediately went to the library to get book two.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Racial slurs and Violence
Minor: Rape
kmsander4's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
This story is pure power. Powerfully written. Filled with incredibly powerful women. And then, of course, there's the whole magical powers aspect...
I loved the intertwining of history and legend. The pairing of reality and magic is absolutely spellbinding - it makes this one hard to put down.
Deonn creates an enthralling world and continues to build upon it. The romantic side story is beautiful, the action is thrilling, the twists will have your jaw on the floor.
And that's not even speaking to the incredible representation that appears in every single aspect of this story. Race, sexual orientation, gender... everything is here and everyone is represented!
I'll absolutely pick up the next one and will be recommending this to all the fantasy lovers out there.
I loved the intertwining of history and legend. The pairing of reality and magic is absolutely spellbinding - it makes this one hard to put down.
Deonn creates an enthralling world and continues to build upon it. The romantic side story is beautiful, the action is thrilling, the twists will have your jaw on the floor.
And that's not even speaking to the incredible representation that appears in every single aspect of this story. Race, sexual orientation, gender... everything is here and everyone is represented!
I'll absolutely pick up the next one and will be recommending this to all the fantasy lovers out there.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Violence
Moderate: War
Minor: Racial slurs
dixiecarroll's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Oh my god yes this is so good. I sobbed. I am SO anxious. I cannot wait to get my paws on book 2. I also wish I had this book when I was in high school - a perfect YA book that isn’t juvenile in the writing so adults love it too. It’s stunning wow.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: Slavery
avacadosocks's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Grief, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Blood, Racial slurs, and Slavery
Minor: Rape and Sexual assault
poetsofsweetpea'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
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
This is an enjoyable read. An interestin magic system, a fun well developed cast of characters and well paced. I came into it expecting to love it and I ended up liking it a lot. The narrator was great. The story left me in a place, clearly to entice me to the next book. While I resent it, I'll read it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Death of parent, Racial slurs, Murder, Racism, and Rape
iamsammie27's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs and Racism
Moderate: Rape, Child death, Pregnancy, Torture, and Slavery
Minor: Child abuse and Domestic abuse
kayceeisbookish's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Car accident, Death of parent, and Grief
Moderate: War, Violence, Colonisation, and Racism
Minor: Rape, Bullying, Racial slurs, Alcohol, and Blood
lunalorenne's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
5.0
The book had a bit of a slow start with a magic system that had a lot of new terms and a complex hierarchy however once it got going it was fantastic. The banter between the characters was cute, Bree and Nick were heartwarming and adorable in every way and the magic of the world was woven into Arthurian legend and African American folk practices in a fresh and interesting way. This book talks a lot about grief and the way people process it. It talks about systematic racism and micro aggressions towards the main character that made my blood absolutely boil. Tracy’s writing knows exactly how to elicit emotion or create tension. The ending killed me though so I’m a bit terrified for Bloodmarked.
P.S. William must be protected at all costs I swear to godddssss.
P.S. William must be protected at all costs I swear to godddssss.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Grief
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Blood
Minor: Sexism, Death of parent, Slavery, and Rape