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roaming_reader'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? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
I think that this middle-grade series, this book in particular, is a great way to teach kids about mental health, depression, and the impact it can have on our day-to-day. It also emphasizes the importance of asking questions, especially when something is going on that we feel is wrong. The book is fast-paced, but you never feel like you're flying through it too quickly. The cast of characters is excellent, and it is nice to see characters with lots of powers/abilities struggle a little and have a strong need to learn, especially in fantasy.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death
Minor: Murder
luciiee's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Mental illness, Toxic relationship, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Murder, Schizophrenia/Psychosis , Fire/Fire injury, and Injury/Injury detail
luminareads's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
I didn't remember liking this book as much as I did when I reread it.
This book is slower than some of the others in the series, but it also has some of the best moments and impactful events as well and I think Shannon Messenger did a good job balancing Sophie's struggle to face this increasingly high stakes world with lighter moments. Keefe was everything in here and remains one of my favorite characters
Spoilers below:
the twist with Keefe's mom, Lady Gisela is done amazingly well, and serves as a shock moment every time. I love it so much.
This book is slower than some of the others in the series, but it also has some of the best moments and impactful events as well and I think Shannon Messenger did a good job balancing Sophie's struggle to face this increasingly high stakes world with lighter moments. Keefe was everything in here and remains one of my favorite characters
Spoilers below:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Emotional abuse, and Fire/Fire injury
Moderate: Child death, Stalking, and Murder
Minor: Mental illness and War