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linze18's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
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
This book had all the good vibes. Queer representation, Latinx inspired fantasy, found family, strong warrior women, a little bit of romance and finding your true self. This book is very YA. It did have some pacing issues but it is a short book, so easy to get through. I really enjoyed meeting all of the different side character through out the book. The book did end without tying anything up really, but it ended leaving me wanting more. And thankfully book two is on its way!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders and Murder
Minor: Trafficking and Sexual harassment
searobin's review
adventurous
hopeful
slow-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
4.0
I absolutely LOVED this book, but it does have its issues, so rating it is a bit hard. The two main things are that it ends up feeling like one long prologue, and that the writing feels like YA but some of the violence are detailed to a degree that doesn't suit YA. I really loved the characters, I liked getting to know the friends and some and the travelling companions so well, but it's a bit weird for an adventure book; it felt much more "slices of life" than adventure. I'm also curious about how our MC got so much education, but had so little awareness of how her situation was developing on the outside. It felt like she just ignored/didn't learn anything it for those 10 years.
All in all, I loved how immersed we were in the story, but it is unusual for the genre.
All in all, I loved how immersed we were in the story, but it is unusual for the genre.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Confinement, Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Medical content, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Murder, Alcohol, Sexual harassment, War, and Injury/Injury detail
supergirled's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Trafficking, and Kidnapping
Moderate: Bullying, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual harassment