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mikeiswhere's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.5
It's a nice enough simple adventure story. The pacing is all over the place. It feels like 80% of the books events happen in the last 30% of the book.
There is also a significant amount of time dedicated to world building and scene setting, but somehow also the things that happen feel like they lack explanation and the discoveries in the world lack impact of the overall narrative.
Fine if you want an accessible, quick adventure.
There is also a significant amount of time dedicated to world building and scene setting, but somehow also the things that happen feel like they lack explanation and the discoveries in the world lack impact of the overall narrative.
Fine if you want an accessible, quick adventure.
alomie's review against another edition
Didn't feel drawn into this and it was a bit young for me.
siobhanl_'s review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
aitanaapereez's review against another edition
3.0
Me gustó mucho el libro, no fue una lectura increíble pero me encantaron los personajes, la trama, me hizo emocionarme y no querer parar de leer. Vamos, que lo disfruté. Es como low fantasy, como que mete esa fantasía para tener más libertad, pero no es nada importante, y es un mundo, excepto ciertos toques, realista.
augureader's review against another edition
2.5
I can’t remember much about this book, even after reading the blurb again. I do remember struggling to keep my attention on it – passing butterflies were distracting me. It had a vaguely “Moana” feel to it, and it did address a few gender-based societal expectations well enough. I only finished it because it was short… But today’s Rajie would have DNF’ed this book. For me, it would suit a middle grader, but there was not enough depth for adults to have the same reaction.
essja7's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
wanderingstories's review against another edition
2.0
I've picked this book up so many times and read only a bit. Finally I finished it.
This is the kind of book, which does nothing for me at all - unfortunately - as the plot sounded interesting. There was no magic, not really, and the characters were not interesting either.
Everything just felt and read flat. This is why I'm giving it 2* stars.
But maybe you will like it.
This is the kind of book, which does nothing for me at all - unfortunately - as the plot sounded interesting. There was no magic, not really, and the characters were not interesting either.
Everything just felt and read flat. This is why I'm giving it 2* stars.
But maybe you will like it.
accidentalover's review against another edition
4.5
god how i wish we could get even more info and a longer book bcs the concept is so good
zakyya's review against another edition
That is a very intense and muddled way to start a book.
rubes18's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
3.0