A review by meshuganush
The Blue Sword by Robin McKinley

adventurous challenging hopeful mysterious reflective slow-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

3.0

I really enjoyed the story and the main character. I really struggled with the pacing. It felt as though we were very slowly describing lots of small descriptive details and then suddenly a big plot moment would happen and I wasn't sure how we got there because I somehow missed it.

I thought the author did a great job of giving us a fully fleshed out world for the Hill people. Probably because dune 2 just came out ( haven't seen it yet) but I couldn't help but notice a lot of the parallels between that story and this. A pretty up close look at the effects of colonization, inheritance of family history and choosing your own path.

While I was unsurprised by the romance between Corlath and Harry, it felt a little forced and rushed at the end. I definitely believed in their friendship and respect for each other but felt that there could have been a better build of the romantic feelings. I did love that Harry was able to connect to both sides of herself and really own who she was in the end. I also loved that she really connected with Richard and that she made up with her foster family.  A very good ending!
 

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