saltylane's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
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
4.0
This was a fun read! I really like the narrator used. He gave such life to the characters! The story is a bit dark at times, though not overly so. The characters are lovable and the magic system interesting. I love the diversity and step away from typical medieval (& very white) stories involving wizards/mages/sorcerers. I was left wanting more by the end.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: War and Blood
caitlincrtr's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Body horror, Gore, and Violence
Minor: Death, Animal death, and Murder
nerdkitten's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
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
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Stalking, and Violence
Moderate: Alcohol, Medical content, Gaslighting, Toxic relationship, Child death, Animal death, Body horror, Infidelity, War, Death, and Slavery
Minor: Child abuse, Excrement, Misogyny, Xenophobia, Physical abuse, Suicidal thoughts, and Bullying
rieviolet's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.0
It has been a really long time since I've read any fantasy book (it used to be my most read genre during my teenage years), so I started reading with very few expectations and I have to say I was very pleasantly surprised.
I really liked Le Guin's writing style and worldbuilding. Most of all, I really appreciated how she subtly but effectively wove the different themes into the main character's coming of age story.
I look forward to slowly making my way through the entire series.
I really liked Le Guin's writing style and worldbuilding. Most of all, I really appreciated how she subtly but effectively wove the different themes into the main character's coming of age story.
I look forward to slowly making my way through the entire series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Body horror, Blood, Child death, Confinement, Violence, Slavery, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
Minor: War, Xenophobia, Fire/Fire injury, and Death of parent
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