Scan barcode
kelligan's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
4.5
moonxantarctica's review
4.0
the scene in the middle of the book
Spoiler
that was really similar to branch in the trolls movie where he was like "because the goldwings killed my father, okay?!!"tardati's review
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Classism
vixenvertigo's review
4.0
Every now and then I pick up middle grade books. When they are good they are powerful and moving because its pure simple clean story telling. Sparrow Rising is that.
The characters are crafted well. The pacing is tight and sturdy the whole way through. I was a bit shocked to find a good amount of violence, this violence is justified in my opinion. The messages of these books are to communicate dangers of authority, class divide, the importance of knowledge, and the effects of racism.
The violence and harsh lessons are paired with typical adventure antics, charming characters, the fun fantasy setting and the mystery! Little seeds of a bigger mystery are planted in this book and I am so excited to read the next ones in the series.
This is an excellent thing to hand off to young readers who crave fantasy or adventure books.
The characters are crafted well. The pacing is tight and sturdy the whole way through. I was a bit shocked to find a good amount of violence, this violence is justified in my opinion. The messages of these books are to communicate dangers of authority, class divide, the importance of knowledge, and the effects of racism.
The violence and harsh lessons are paired with typical adventure antics, charming characters, the fun fantasy setting and the mystery! Little seeds of a bigger mystery are planted in this book and I am so excited to read the next ones in the series.
This is an excellent thing to hand off to young readers who crave fantasy or adventure books.
itaby's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
sunsess's review
4.0
I have a weakness for books with winged characters. Not angels, mind you, just humans with wings. The worldbuilding is always so fun and delightful. I'll admit, the story is predictable, and the characters a little one note, but I expected that going in. It doesn't make the floating gems glow any less, or the moonmoths any less hypnotic. I'll definitely be continuing this series at some point.
Four out of five cows.
Four out of five cows.
luckyanchovy's review
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
msghani's review
5.0
I loved this. The cast of characters is a delight (my personal favorite is Nox) and the worldbuilding is easy to understand. What a great, unique MG fantasy! I'm excited for Book 2 to see where the story heads next.