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lipstickitotheman's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
3.5
Fun to listen to! But I liked the other 2 better. This one does feel like it's for a younger audience than me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Grief, and Fatphobia
mayaism_01's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Though I felt like this book is the weakest of the series so far, it still had what I love about these books (the fantastical world-building and the great cast of characters that you get so attached to) The world gets expanded a lot in in this addition to the series which is super exciting for what it means for the upcoming books, I just found the pacing was a bit more drawn out in this book, despite it being the shortest in length, but I really enjoyed the callback to Nancy from the first book and the new additions to our adorable found family!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming and Fatphobia
Moderate: Bullying and Eating disorder
Minor: Child death, Suicide attempt, Transphobia, and Ableism
alibrarymouse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
4.5
So far, none of the Wayward Children books have been set up to disappoint. They’re beautifully written worlds within worlds within worlds imparting meaning and messages without being pretentious or telling people they need to be anything aside from what they are.
I loved Rini’s quest to save her mother, and the way McGuire builds her world in every book. I think what I love most, though, is that McGuire’s world doesn’t need the same rules and doesn’t have the same expectations. It’s one full of hope; kindness; and the ability to be lost, found, and understood.
I loved Rini’s quest to save her mother, and the way McGuire builds her world in every book. I think what I love most, though, is that McGuire’s world doesn’t need the same rules and doesn’t have the same expectations. It’s one full of hope; kindness; and the ability to be lost, found, and understood.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying and Fatphobia
Moderate: Cursing
Minor: Ableism, Murder, Blood, Death, Suicidal thoughts, Dysphoria, Gore, Suicide, and Cancer
maeverose's review against another edition
3.75
I’m really reading slumpy at the moment so it’s hard to rally my thoughts and feelings about this book. I didn’t really care for Confection as a world or Rini (or Sumi) as characters, so being as that was kinda the main focus it automatically meant I wasn’t gonna enjoy this one as much, but weirdly enough I think I liked it more than the second book (which was the world I was most interested in). This had much more of a plot than the second book, and more world building (even if that world building felt a little info dumpy and forced at times, I don’t tend to mind that too much and it was cool to learn more about how the doors and worlds work). I like Kade, Cora and Christopher and am excited to get to see their worlds at some point (hopefully).
I am a bit unsure about some of the various rep in this book though (fat, disability, and hijabi in particular). A lot of it felt performative. I’m not fat or Muslim so I can’t really speak on those, and I’m not disabled in the way this character is, but the fact that she’s somewhat magically ‘fixed’ in her world bothers me a bit). The trans rep with Kade is the only thing I can really say feels pretty well done.
I am a bit unsure about some of the various rep in this book though (fat, disability, and hijabi in particular). A lot of it felt performative. I’m not fat or Muslim so I can’t really speak on those, and I’m not disabled in the way this character is, but the fact that she’s somewhat magically ‘fixed’ in her world bothers me a bit). The trans rep with Kade is the only thing I can really say feels pretty well done.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Sexual content, Vomit, Bullying, Ableism, Cancer, Eating disorder, Gore, and Child abuse
Minor: Cursing, Fire/Fire injury, Suicide, and Racism
jessereadsthings's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Really fun and I really liked Cora as a main character.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Eating disorder, Bullying, Racism, and Body shaming
anastasia_raf's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I must say I didn't enjoy this book as much as I enjoyed the others in the series, but I wouldn't say it was bad.
It just felt a bit lacking for me. I was left with the impression of the author trying to develop a complex story with high stakes within a small amount of pages and even smaller depth to what was actually happening in this book. It felt like when you have to copy a whole board full with words and the teacher just erases it and moves on. Things were being told that happened but I never actually felt them happening!
I liked the new characters introduced in this book. My favourite characters were Nadya and Cora. Nadya I believe, is one of the best characters we've met so far.
I think Seanan McGuire did a good job with the discussion around fatphobia and how society actually treats skinny people with more respect and value. I felt my heart breaking thinking how many times I have had the same thoughts Cora has.
Speaking of representation,I know Seanan McGuire has acknowledged the ableism in her books and is constantly educating herself. So, big trigger WARNING ⚠️ for ableism, ableist words. On that note, I read and am going to read lots of reviews from disabled reviewers on this book,and you should too!
Overall it was a fine book. The absence of Jack was noticeable and I kept searching for her inside the dialogue between the group of friends, just expecting for her to appear...
My only dilemma is.. if I want to continue on with the series?
It just felt a bit lacking for me. I was left with the impression of the author trying to develop a complex story with high stakes within a small amount of pages and even smaller depth to what was actually happening in this book. It felt like when you have to copy a whole board full with words and the teacher just erases it and moves on. Things were being told that happened but I never actually felt them happening!
I liked the new characters introduced in this book. My favourite characters were Nadya and Cora. Nadya I believe, is one of the best characters we've met so far.
I think Seanan McGuire did a good job with the discussion around fatphobia and how society actually treats skinny people with more respect and value. I felt my heart breaking thinking how many times I have had the same thoughts Cora has.
Speaking of representation,I know Seanan McGuire has acknowledged the ableism in her books and is constantly educating herself. So, big trigger WARNING ⚠️ for ableism, ableist words. On that note, I read and am going to read lots of reviews from disabled reviewers on this book,and you should too!
Overall it was a fine book. The absence of Jack was noticeable and I kept searching for her inside the dialogue between the group of friends, just expecting for her to appear...
My only dilemma is.. if I want to continue on with the series?
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Ableism, Fatphobia, Death, and Bullying
Minor: Transphobia
ok7a's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Body shaming, and Abandonment
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Ableism
leanne_miron's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Fatphobia, Ableism, and Body shaming
Moderate: Body horror and Eating disorder
Minor: Bullying, Transphobia, and Death of parent
bright_eyed_and_bookish's review
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
mysterious
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? Yes
3.5
My journey through this book was slow because of the nonsensical details, yet I’m glad I finished it. This story solidified Christopher as one of my favourite characters.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Body shaming, and Ableism
laurajones's review
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Death of parent, and Fatphobia
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Suicide attempt, Bullying, Suicidal thoughts, Ableism, Eating disorder, and Self harm
Minor: Cancer, Chronic illness, Confinement, Body horror, and War