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Winterkeep by Kristin Cashore

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milkiedayz's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious 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

4.5

caitless's review against another edition

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adventurous 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? It's complicated

4.0

I absolutely loved reading this expansion on the Graceling universe!! The books begins quite a ways off from where the previous book ends, which I also enjoyed a lot. I’ve been reading these back to back so I’m definitely in it right now, but if you’re an enjoyer of YA fantasy I think this is a solid read. It’s interesting that this book is one that switches perspectives throughout- it definitely makes for a more interesting read, but I almost wish they had omitted Giddon’s POV. Maybe that’s just me, but I didn’t really enjoy reading from his POV that much. I think the conflict is really interesting and the way the story is woven keeps you on your toes! The world building of winterkeep itself is also very epic!

I will say that the age gap relationship between Giddon and Bitterblue is a tough read. Like technically there’s nothing wrong with it but it’s just hard for me to get behind it when I read the first book where Giddon was fully an adult and Bitterblue was ten. The relationship is fine, it’s whatever, just because I don’t like it doesn’t mean it’s totally bad, I just think it would have been more interesting for Bitterblue to get with Katu but what do I know.

sjburkhalter's review against another edition

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dark emotional sad medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

starlightorchestra's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring sad tense 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? Yes

4.75

sannevdv's review against another edition

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4.0

I loooove this serie. Bitterblue is such a lovely character and i love to see how she grows into this amazing strong women.

squidreads12's review against another edition

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adventurous dark inspiring 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

4.25

I think of the 4 graceling novels I’ve read so far, this one ranks third. I really liked this extension of the world, with a whole new structure and characters and magical elements. The characters were, as always, wonderful, and the twists were good. I think some parts might have been a little rushed but overall I really enjoyed it.