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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
→ 4.75 stars (★★★★.75)
i first read Graceling when i was 11, and it was my favourite book for years afterwards, closely followed by Fire and Bitterblue. i was so excited to return to the Graceling Realm with Winterkeep and Seasparrow, and let me tell you, Kristin Cashore did not disappoint.
this book was remarkably profound and addressed some heavy topics; yet, at the same time, my heart was warmed by the love the characters have for one another (and the love i have for them). filled with exciting action, funny moments, character growth, and a fascinating exploration of how the world works (both scientifically and politically), i was just as engrossed in Seasparrow as i was in Graceling ten years ago. i am so glad that my oldest favourite series withstood the test of time.
i first read Graceling when i was 11, and it was my favourite book for years afterwards, closely followed by Fire and Bitterblue. i was so excited to return to the Graceling Realm with Winterkeep and Seasparrow, and let me tell you, Kristin Cashore did not disappoint.
this book was remarkably profound and addressed some heavy topics; yet, at the same time, my heart was warmed by the love the characters have for one another (and the love i have for them). filled with exciting action, funny moments, character growth, and a fascinating exploration of how the world works (both scientifically and politically), i was just as engrossed in Seasparrow as i was in Graceling ten years ago. i am so glad that my oldest favourite series withstood the test of time.
I love these books. I have from the start of the series. But this one is my favorite. It snuck up on me, it wasn't until at least 2/3 of the way through that I started to really understand it, what it was trying to tell me from the beginning. I've read thousands of books, but this is the first time I found myself in the cast of characters, and it was hard, and it was beautiful.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
slow-paced
adventurous
slow-paced
I think Cashore might be one of the most underestimated authors I've ever loved. I'm interested in world building and magic systems but in the end of you can tell me a fantasy story about emotion, about abuse and recovery, about healing, that's truly remarkable. I would absolutely recommend this to someone who has experienced abuse or knows someone who has.
adventurous
emotional
sad
fast-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
SeaSparrow by Kristin Cashore offers a deeper dive into the Graceling universe, but this installment felt slower-paced compared to its predecessors. Whether it was the writing style, the chapter length, or the sheer number of chapters, it seemed to take longer to get through.
Told from a single POV, the story felt somewhat disjointed at times—though this may have been an intentional choice to reflect the challenges and emotional turmoil the characters faced. The FMC spends a significant portion of the book grappling with anger, which added a raw edge to her perspective but also made the tone feel heavier.
While the pacing didn’t quite hit the mark for me, the continuation of this beloved world still offers moments worth savoring. Fans of the series may appreciate seeing these characters endure new trials, though the slower tempo and more fragmented narrative may not resonate with everyone.
Told from a single POV, the story felt somewhat disjointed at times—though this may have been an intentional choice to reflect the challenges and emotional turmoil the characters faced. The FMC spends a significant portion of the book grappling with anger, which added a raw edge to her perspective but also made the tone feel heavier.
While the pacing didn’t quite hit the mark for me, the continuation of this beloved world still offers moments worth savoring. Fans of the series may appreciate seeing these characters endure new trials, though the slower tempo and more fragmented narrative may not resonate with everyone.
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes