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aromo720's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
leandrea's review against another edition
adventurous
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
cobaltbookshelf's review against another edition
3.0
I found this book enjoyable even though writing was simple. Relationship better sisters and settings were best part of book.
saucemallow's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Firstly, I have to say that the editors did not do their job because there were three obvious typos that I spotted. Secondly, I really enjoyed this book. I liked the equal growth of the characters and thought that it was developed well without feeling too formulaic. There were some parts where I was a bit confused because, for example, why does everyone smell like cilantro in this book? Anyway, it was still very intriguing and the authors did well with avoiding cliches.
brogansbooks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? Yes
3.75
chaosandbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really refreshing YA fantasy since South East Asian culture is often overlooked in the genre. A take on the Princess and the Pauper, it weaves the story of two girls fighting to save themselves from their lives while the threat of the kingdom falling into disaster looms over both their heads. The magic system was very creative, although I wish more time would have been dedicated to building it up and showcasing it, although I'm guessing the author is waiting for that in the next installment.
thorns_and_thunder's review against another edition
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence, Slavery, and Murder
Minor: Child abuse