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n_malin_p's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse, Gaslighting, Kidnapping, Child abuse, Confinement, and Fire/Fire injury
evaadamiak's review
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gaslighting and Kidnapping
Moderate: Physical abuse
haylethal's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I received this book as an e-ARC from the author.
Lightkeepers is a modern day retelling of Rapunzel.
Zella is, unknowingly, in a cult and is trapped in a lighthouse. Ryder is a foster kid, being passed a long in the system.
I thought this book was really good! I typically enjoy fairytale retellings and this is no exception. It was an interesting choice to make Zella part of a cult, but it works. This is how her life is and she doesn’t question it…until she does.
I really liked Ryder. I felt so bad for him, he was always second guessing himself and stressed that his foster family was going to tell him to leave at any minute. I also appreciated the information on foster care and the links at the end of the book.
This book was darker than I initially thought it was going to be. There are some wild twists, too! I didn’t realize I was at the end of the book and wanted more!
My only gripe with the book is that the characters “snort” in response A LOT, but that’s probably me being picky.
Overall, great YA book. I laughed, gasped, got teary, and it left me wanting a sequel!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Confinement, Abandonment, Emotional abuse, and Gaslighting
Moderate: Classism
Minor: Adult/minor relationship
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