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xandra_lyn's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.0
This was a really good story! I really enjoyed the Korean myths - it made me wish I knew more about them!
I felt the ending was a little confusing. I just don't understand how a human is a fallen star...or why it was hidden so recently. But it was still really good.
I felt the ending was a little confusing.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death of parent
eni_iilorak's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Bullying and Death of parent
goldendreams's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Death, Grief, and Death of parent
Minor: Violence
mcampany's review
adventurous
emotional
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? No
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Gore
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Pregnancy
kindredbooks's review
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
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