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ashwas1228's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-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? No
3.5
ihavetosay's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.0
4/5 ⭐️
Full review at seen at ihavetosay.blog
This book got me out of a reading slump. I have some unanswered questions about the plot, but they don’t take away from how the story made me feel. At the end of the day, I appreciate the story the author was telling. Also, I haven’t read the second book yet, so maybe my questions are answered there.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I read it in two or three days, which is quickly for me since I’m a mood reader and I’m usually reading multiple books at once. If you like strong female black leads and characters that’ll fight for their families, this book is for you. I’ll definitely read the second!
Full review at seen at ihavetosay.blog
This book got me out of a reading slump. I have some unanswered questions about the plot, but they don’t take away from how the story made me feel. At the end of the day, I appreciate the story the author was telling. Also, I haven’t read the second book yet, so maybe my questions are answered there.
OVERALL
Overall, I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars. I read it in two or three days, which is quickly for me since I’m a mood reader and I’m usually reading multiple books at once. If you like strong female black leads and characters that’ll fight for their families, this book is for you. I’ll definitely read the second!
alexandergrantwriter's review
4.0
Great story! This was a fun, fantasy read with a powerful main character and fascinating world! I loved the main character and her characterization from headstrong and fiery to a smarter, more determined woman was fun to experience! J. Elle did a fantastic job and I can't wait for the sequel!
CWs: Heavy Language, Fantasy Violence
CWs: Heavy Language, Fantasy Violence
makenacm's review against another edition
3.0
Was really excited to see a fantasy with a Black main character, but that’s the only thing that really makes this feel remarkable. I feel like the story was kind of rushed and the world building was a bit disappointing. It was kind of predictable, but if you’d like an easy read, especially for newer YA readers it’s a quick one that I read in a sitting.
jbavaro's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? No
5.0
fafa_bayonne's review
5.0
Excellent book! I had a warm feeling the whole time reading this. I felt seen and right at home.
This is a story that my younger self had been desperately looking for. I am glad that nowadays fantasy stories by people of color are emerging! It is about time.
Rue is a smart, courageous, passionate and humble heroine, who loves her people and fights with every fiber of her body for her loved ones, her ancestors and her legacy.
This is the perfect fusion of so called "urban" life and fantasy.
This is a story that my younger self had been desperately looking for. I am glad that nowadays fantasy stories by people of color are emerging! It is about time.
Rue is a smart, courageous, passionate and humble heroine, who loves her people and fights with every fiber of her body for her loved ones, her ancestors and her legacy.
This is the perfect fusion of so called "urban" life and fantasy.
solitarelee's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
ririreadss's review
adventurous
dark
hopeful
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.0
Idk...it just didn't hit for me. Something was missing i'm just not quite sure what.
brianawright9's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0