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kwthor's review against another edition
- 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
4.5
Moderate: Bullying, Racism, and Classism
Minor: Violence
kmoz's review against another edition
- 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
4.25
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
Minor: Kidnapping, Grief, and Classism
lacestow7's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This was our Middle School Book Club pick at the Library. I am not ashamed to say that I loved this book! And, honestly, this book opened my eyes to how good Middle Grade can be!
Moderate: Bullying
asourceoffiction's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Bullying and Violence
ran_sophia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Bullying and Racism
joanna_banana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Graphic: Bullying, Blood, Grief, and Deportation
Moderate: Violence and Injury/Injury detail
mandaraffe's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Graphic: Bullying and Classism
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Medical content
readingwithtemperance's review against another edition
- 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 world itself was so incredible. I loved getting insight on all of the different departments. And I'm so excited to see more in book two! Personally I would want to work in the department of good fortune and bad omens.
The love Amari feels for her big brother had me over come with emotion so many times. Especially when
Amari is so so brave and constantly proving others wrong. People doubt her because of where she comes from, for being black, and for being a magician. Whether it's the mundane or supernatural world people are always forming opinions about her before she even opens her mouth or acts. Her existence is a "threat" no matter where she is.
She's always being told she doesn't belong or doesn't deserve her spot. First in private school and then again at summer camp. Amari is bullied so fiercely by her peers. And the adults the grand majority of the time are just complicent in that and it was utterly disgusting to watch.
Ffs she was
At the end of the day she's Amari Amazing and there's nothing they can do about it.
Elsie is such an incredible friend. I love how much she and Amari balance eachother while simultaneously getting eachother out of their comfort zones. She is definitely my 2nd favorite character (Amari is number 1 obviously). I hope we get to see more science magic and maybe a transformation in book 2.
Now onto some major spoiler territory because this guy REALLY pissed me off and I just need to get it out. You have been warned. Do not pass go if you haven't read this book, okay? Okay.
Anyways
Read this book. Read THIS book. READ THIS BOOK. REEEEEEAD THIS BOOOOOK.
If you don't I'm coming for your knee caps (jk, unless?)
Graphic: Bullying, Racism, and Classism
Moderate: Kidnapping and Grief
Minor: Violence
jennifervenia's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
I really enjoyed reading Amari and the night brothers. The story is full of secrets, magic and mystery.
The book has some very good and unexpected plottwists I did not see coming. The story kept me wanting to read more and find out what would happend next. The flow of the story is well written and smooth.
It will always be strange to me when a book mentions people have to pay to attend school.
The only reason Amari and the night brothers gets four stars is because of how commanding the adults in the book behaves a lot if the time, it was often - the adult give a order without any explanation and the child would immediately do what they adult commanded. It was very much right in front of me all the time.
I look forward to read the rest of the series.
Graphic: Bullying, Hate crime, Racism, and Classism
Racisme, mobning, hadeforbrydelse, klasseforskel der bruges til had og mobning.thekissballad's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
I enjoyed the worldbuilding and how the supernatural world is hidden. I liked that a large variety of creatures, myths, etc were used instead of just a select few.
And while I enjoyed the mystery surrounding Quinton and the Night Brothers, that's also where I had some issues.
The first being how often it was repeated that Amari was there to find out what happened to her brother. It's evident through her actions that the constant repetition verbally got on my nerves.
The second being that the Night Brothers didn't have as much of a role as I expected considering they're in the title. I'd explain further, but SPOILERS.
The ending was actually a bit surprising for me. There were many routes that could have been taken, and I honestly thought it would be a different one. It's refreshing to be surprised.
Graphic: Hate crime
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Xenophobia, and Classism