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jaeduran's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I loved this book! Merritt’s style reminded me of my childhood favorite author Robin McKinley, a similarly breathtaking blend of wry humor and exquisite worldbuilding. In a fantasy world that feels unsteady on its magical feet, Merry Janson knows more about magery than she’s supposed to. She’s supposed to be on her best behavior on her way toward official mage studies at the University, but neither Merry nor magic are cooperating. Then an unexpected attack from mind-eating malevolents throws Merry and her chair in with a band of outlaws fighting to free the land from its oppressive law and leadership, and the story of Robin Hood and Maid Marion unfolds in a fantastic new world with a heroine that I found myself cheering for on every page. I loved Merry’s relatability — her humor, her perspective, her courage. I watched her struggle with the opinions of others about her chair and her legs, and internalize some of their perceived perceptions of her, and find strength and value in herself and her cause. Merry’s wit made me laugh out loud, and her perspective on herself and others touched the depths of my humanity. I loved By Winged Chair, and I’ll be reading the rest of the series as soon as I can order them!
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