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linesiunderline's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
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
5.0
Every bit as good as the first book in the series, Wundersmith is an immersive, enchanting reading experience that is very much worthy of being pressed into the hands of children as an alternate option to Harry Potter.
This one moves along at a brisk clip, but atmosphere and world building never suffers. I love how Townsend weaves in exploration of themes such as otherness, found family and privilege, in an organic way. There’s attention paid to EVERYTHING - character development, sense of place, the magical elements, big ideas - which leaves the reader feeling so satisfied. And eager for book 3!
This one moves along at a brisk clip, but atmosphere and world building never suffers. I love how Townsend weaves in exploration of themes such as otherness, found family and privilege, in an organic way. There’s attention paid to EVERYTHING - character development, sense of place, the magical elements, big ideas - which leaves the reader feeling so satisfied. And eager for book 3!
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Bullying, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Confinement, Kidnapping, Slavery, and Trafficking
bookishandjoyceful's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
Listening Time: 11 Hours 50 minutes
Publication date: October 23, 2018
I enjoyed this sequel on @librofm , but this was a slow, but steady listen for me, but not because of the story, but because of life changes and everything for myself. It took me a while to get through this so I felt a little disconnected, however, despite feeling disconnected from the story because of not listening to this consistently and just in spurts I still really enjoyed the story and will probably re-listen to the series at some point in the future! The narration of this series has been phenomenal and I have definitely enjoyed getting to know Unit 919 of the Wundrous Society and Morrigan Crow. Fun easy listen that continues to move throughout the entire series book. I look forward to listening the the third book soon!
Publication date: October 23, 2018
I enjoyed this sequel on @librofm , but this was a slow, but steady listen for me, but not because of the story, but because of life changes and everything for myself. It took me a while to get through this so I felt a little disconnected, however, despite feeling disconnected from the story because of not listening to this consistently and just in spurts I still really enjoyed the story and will probably re-listen to the series at some point in the future! The narration of this series has been phenomenal and I have definitely enjoyed getting to know Unit 919 of the Wundrous Society and Morrigan Crow. Fun easy listen that continues to move throughout the entire series book. I look forward to listening the the third book soon!
Graphic: Death and Kidnapping
Moderate: Animal cruelty and Bullying
silver_valkyrie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
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
4.5
I'm still finding this series utterly charming, and need to stop forgetting it exists and finish the whole thing already!
The only thing that stopped it from being a full five stars is I really disliked one of the decisions Morrigan made in the course of the story. There are several times she makes dubious decisions, but generally the story brings her around to realize her error and set her right pretty quickly. This one is never really pointed out as an error, though she does (much later) make a decision that I feel sets right what she did wrong the first time.
The only thing that stopped it from being a full five stars is I really disliked one of the decisions Morrigan made in the course of the story. There are several times she makes dubious decisions, but generally the story brings her around to realize her error and set her right pretty quickly. This one is never really pointed out as an error, though she does (much later) make a decision that I feel sets right what she did wrong the first time.
Moderate: Bullying and Death
Minor: Vomit, Kidnapping, and Slavery
foreverinastory's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Rep: female MC, side character with an eyepatch, Black male side character, Black female side character.
CWs: Bullying, death, fire, kidnapping, trafficking of magical individuals and items, violence.
CWs: Bullying, death, fire, kidnapping, trafficking of magical individuals and items, violence.
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Violence, and Trafficking
annaminunlukea's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Moderate: Death, Bullying, and Violence
Minor: Kidnapping
penofpossibilities's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.0
cannot waitttt for the next book!!! Read this in almost 1 sitting and it gave me serotin ❤ absolutely love this world and magic system :)
Moderate: Trafficking, Animal cruelty, and Bullying
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