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mitalireads's review against another edition
challenging
fast-paced
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
3.0
walton_pelkey's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
lissajean7's review against another edition
4.0
Team dynamics become fascinating in this one. How they each deal with the ramifications of the last book is interesting. And I really enjoyed watching them become a true team in this one. Also, the elephant was just cool.
hannah_the_home_librarian's review against another edition
4.0
Honestly, this book has been the best of the series thus far. In the third installment, everyone must learn to trust Conor again after he gave Rumfuss the Great Boar's talisman to the Conquerors. (This actually made for quite the plot point, especially as Rollan already has trust issues.) Meanwhile, Meilin has run off alone to Zhong and finds her father alive but betrayed by someone in his own army. I have to say, Meilin grew on me quite a bit in this book as she became more of the character I thought she'd be. I absolutely loved her interactions with Rollan in this book, more specifically as she cared for him as the Sunset Death almost claimed him. Um, authors? More Rollan and Meilin scenes like these, please! Abeke and Conor make a wonderful team as well. The bonding that occurred due to the battle was well-deserved and needed. Also, the ending cliffhanger of spirit animals changing masters? I definitely need further info on this!
4.5/5.0
4.5/5.0
mary_r_m's review against another edition
4.0
Thank you to netgalley.com and Scholastic for allowing me access to this title.
This series is really starting to get exciting. I feel the characters have grown more in this segment, and now I'm more anxious for the next book.
This series is really starting to get exciting. I feel the characters have grown more in this segment, and now I'm more anxious for the next book.
nkbooklover's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.0
thepolybrary's review against another edition
3.0
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3/5 stars. The third in the Spirit Animals series, Blood Ties moves the quest of the four Chosen kids - Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan - onward. This time they are searching for the talisman of the Great Beast Dinesh (the elephant). After the startling end to the second book, this one picks up right after those events, and for the first two-thirds has separate timelines following the separated parties.
The separation of the group really made this book struggle. There was so much back and forth that it was really annoying and a bit confusing. Also, the writing is kind of awkward at times - I think Nix is used to writing for an older audience, and struggled some with writing a middle grade.
The last third of the book is what saved it from a lower star rating. The battle scene was well-written, and the ending broke my heart. As usual, the next step in the quest is revealed as well, and that sounds extremely interesting.
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3/5 stars. The third in the Spirit Animals series, Blood Ties moves the quest of the four Chosen kids - Conor, Abeke, Meilin, and Rollan - onward. This time they are searching for the talisman of the Great Beast Dinesh (the elephant). After the startling end to the second book, this one picks up right after those events, and for the first two-thirds has separate timelines following the separated parties.
The separation of the group really made this book struggle. There was so much back and forth that it was really annoying and a bit confusing. Also, the writing is kind of awkward at times - I think Nix is used to writing for an older audience, and struggled some with writing a middle grade.
The last third of the book is what saved it from a lower star rating. The battle scene was well-written, and the ending broke my heart. As usual, the next step in the quest is revealed as well, and that sounds extremely interesting.
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ezra_mp3's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5