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Blood Scion by Deborah Falaye

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searobin's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark emotional tense 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

4.0

This was brutal, and very good. I did struggle with the pacing a bit, but it wasn't enough to put me off the book! I wish Sloane didn't have to face quite so many impossible decisions, but I guess that's the point... I, for once, felt like she was acting in quite age appropriate ways. Often, protagonists in YA who are some version of a chosen one, or picked for a role, etc... end up reacting far too maturely, and just adapting far too easily imo. That isn't exactly Sloane's situation, but it is similar enough that I was expecting more of that here. I definitely enjoyed the book, though I couldn't help grimace on many an occasion. Definitely pay attention to the content warnings; it will be too much for some.

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adventurous dark tense medium-paced

3.5

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n_narine's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional 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

4.5

titalindaslibrary's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark sad medium-paced

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

4.75

This gives me serious Poppy War vibes, but inspired by Yoruba-Nigerian myths and history. Absolutely stunning and fiery with its anger! Our main character starts off so self righteous but through the colonizers’ war school she’s forced to make impossible choices. Sloane’s descent into revenge is both satisfying and stressful to watch.

While a lot of this felt similar to The Gilded Ones, it was far more brutal and the stakes were constantly elevated. There were some pacing issues at the start, but damn, that conclusion had me in a frenzy to reach the end! I guessed some of the twists, but one reveal had my jaw dropped!

Overall I really liked this one and am anxious for the sequel to release soon!!