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amy_j18's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
rachelfaye's review against another edition
5.0
Couldn’t put down! Only significant critique is how the female queer character’s attraction to girls is portrayed when she reveals it. I can’t describe it but it’s similar to other portrayals that I don’t feel comfortable with. But loved the book and can’t wait to read the next one!
birdyinthewild's review against another edition
4.0
Dear Girls and/or Demons,
I loved this and so glad that I already grab the second and third book, while at the library.
This was an interesting, YA, debut fantasy.
Tween to teen- year old me would have loved this! Rage against the system, coming-of-age story with a diverse and lovely cast. The magic system is simple enough to make up for not being perfectly flushed out. The plot and pacing is perfect.
Are we girls or are we demons? Honestly, I’d pick demon too. And I cheered for Deka and her found family the whole time!
This book will possibly seem boring and predictable for an adult fantasy-lover. For its intended audience, this is an excellent read and has all the parts of a great fantasy.
👏👏👏 Amazing! And By the time you’ve read this I’ve already grabbed the sequel!
I loved this and so glad that I already grab the second and third book, while at the library.
This was an interesting, YA, debut fantasy.
Tween to teen- year old me would have loved this! Rage against the system, coming-of-age story with a diverse and lovely cast. The magic system is simple enough to make up for not being perfectly flushed out. The plot and pacing is perfect.
Are we girls or are we demons? Honestly, I’d pick demon too. And I cheered for Deka and her found family the whole time!
This book will possibly seem boring and predictable for an adult fantasy-lover. For its intended audience, this is an excellent read and has all the parts of a great fantasy.
👏👏👏 Amazing! And By the time you’ve read this I’ve already grabbed the sequel!
spencer0o7's review against another edition
2.0
I actually originally picked this book up cause of the author being from sierra leone, like me!
I had so much trouble with this book especially in the middle. It felt kind of repetitive and the fantasy elements weren’t really my thing either. But im glad I stuck with it. The payoff is great and i loved the lore. If you like fantasy books and messages of overcoming sexism this is def for you.
I had so much trouble with this book especially in the middle. It felt kind of repetitive and the fantasy elements weren’t really my thing either. But im glad I stuck with it. The payoff is great and i loved the lore. If you like fantasy books and messages of overcoming sexism this is def for you.
shaunashares's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was really good and original. The author's note at the end of the book was really touching.
j3rkin's review against another edition
5.0
Very refreshing read! Easy to follow plot and will make for an exciting movie
jachnax's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-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? It's complicated
5.0
This book is so powerful, lush and thought out. I loved every page, every sentence and i will immediatly pick up the sequel.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Colonisation, Death, Confinement, Deportation, Genocide, Violence, Misogyny, Torture, War, Blood, Murder, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, Religious bigotry, Death of parent, Gore, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Racism, Bullying, Sexual violence, and Body horror
Minor: Animal cruelty, Xenophobia, Self harm, and Rape
a_reader_obsessed's review against another edition
4.0
4 Stars
An inspiring story about overcoming oppression in a severe paternalistic society that serves only to put every female in their place, and if they’re not deemed pure enough, they’re killed. Yep. You heard that right.
Harsh. Brutal. Violent. This pulls no punches on what women in this fictional world are subjected to. Good thing there’s an ally who has put in motion a series of events that starts the beginning of the end of such a cruel and unfair culture.
Filled with a bit of magic, a brewing teen romance, plenty of legend and lore, and wondrous creatures and monsters, Deka’s journey has just begun, and I look forward to seeing how she fights for her freedom and those of her fellow sisters!
Go Girl Power!!
An inspiring story about overcoming oppression in a severe paternalistic society that serves only to put every female in their place, and if they’re not deemed pure enough, they’re killed. Yep. You heard that right.
Harsh. Brutal. Violent. This pulls no punches on what women in this fictional world are subjected to. Good thing there’s an ally who has put in motion a series of events that starts the beginning of the end of such a cruel and unfair culture.
Filled with a bit of magic, a brewing teen romance, plenty of legend and lore, and wondrous creatures and monsters, Deka’s journey has just begun, and I look forward to seeing how she fights for her freedom and those of her fellow sisters!
Go Girl Power!!