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green_amaryllis's review
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I was not the target audience for this book. I think I would have loved it as a ten year old, but as an adult it didn't quite work for me as well as I'd hoped.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death and Grief
Minor: Bullying, Vomit, Medical content, and Murder
kindredbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
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
I received an e-galley of The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
In this fun, fast-paced middle grade fantasy, readers are introduced to Riley Oh who is an adopted Korean-American girl who is part of a magical family. She yearns to be a real part of her magical community and when her sister offers to share her magic with her, Riley is quite tempted. This decision will open up family secrets and also bring to light a dark history that may put the whole world in danger.
I absolutely loved this adventure that is so infused with Korean mythology and folklore. The relationship between Riley and her sister, Hattie, is also one of strength and love that is admirable. This story is one that really shows how important relationships that we have with family and friends are. It is also a story about choices and sacrifices one makes out of love. Such a great start to a middle grade fantasy series and I cannot wait to continue Riley’s adventures.
Thank you to Disney Publishing for the e-galley via NetGalley.
In this fun, fast-paced middle grade fantasy, readers are introduced to Riley Oh who is an adopted Korean-American girl who is part of a magical family. She yearns to be a real part of her magical community and when her sister offers to share her magic with her, Riley is quite tempted. This decision will open up family secrets and also bring to light a dark history that may put the whole world in danger.
I absolutely loved this adventure that is so infused with Korean mythology and folklore. The relationship between Riley and her sister, Hattie, is also one of strength and love that is admirable. This story is one that really shows how important relationships that we have with family and friends are. It is also a story about choices and sacrifices one makes out of love. Such a great start to a middle grade fantasy series and I cannot wait to continue Riley’s adventures.
Thank you to Disney Publishing for the e-galley via NetGalley.
Content Warnings
Minor: Child death and Death of parent