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a_ab's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This book explored interesting concepts, but I found it to be too long and meandering, especially in the middle.
It also suffers from "all fathers are monsters" syndrome - not a single father mentioned in the book (in their fatherly capacity), even in passing, could be described as even a half-decent person. It got a little weird there.
But otherwise this was an interesting young adult fantasy book with some thoughtful observations about talent, excellence and self-discovery.
It also suffers from "all fathers are monsters" syndrome - not a single father mentioned in the book (in their fatherly capacity), even in passing, could be described as even a half-decent person. It got a little weird there.
But otherwise this was an interesting young adult fantasy book with some thoughtful observations about talent, excellence and self-discovery.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Child abuse, and Self harm
Moderate: Suicide, Death of parent, and Grief
Minor: Toxic relationship
solsina206's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Really fun!
The only thing I picked up from the writing is the useless repetition. For example, in one chapter the author would say “Sofi lost X, Y, Z” and the very next chapter it would also say “Sofi lost X, Y, Z” in a really similar way!
Overall though I enjoyed the writing and the book!
Really like the depiction the manipulative relationship between Sofi and her dad. It felt so real and so very sad. It nearly brought me to tears.
The only thing I picked up from the writing is the useless repetition. For example, in one chapter the author would say “Sofi lost X, Y, Z” and the very next chapter it would also say “Sofi lost X, Y, Z” in a really similar way!
Overall though I enjoyed the writing and the book!
Really like the depiction the manipulative relationship between Sofi and her dad. It felt so real and so very sad. It nearly brought me to tears.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting
qraveline's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gaslighting, Death of parent, and Emotional abuse
Minor: Misogyny
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