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words_and_dreams's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
medium-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
A coming of age story set in Britain, not long after the end of the Roman occupation.
It follows 13 year old Mai and the fight to survive with her older sister Haf and their father. It's gritty and atmospheric and covers some darker themes within the context of a YA novel. You really get a feel for the time period and how chaotic and brutal it could be.
Mai is an endearing heroine and the story is full of interesting and well rounded characters. Despite the doom and gloom of the story it is essentially about family, love and hope.
It follows 13 year old Mai and the fight to survive with her older sister Haf and their father. It's gritty and atmospheric and covers some darker themes within the context of a YA novel. You really get a feel for the time period and how chaotic and brutal it could be.
Mai is an endearing heroine and the story is full of interesting and well rounded characters. Despite the doom and gloom of the story it is essentially about family, love and hope.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Child death, Death, and Sexual assault