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kat_smith24's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Blood, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Colonisation, Gun violence, Confinement, Domestic abuse, Abandonment, Death of parent, and Self harm
baknata's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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 was so enrapturing. The world that Harrow creates is complex and exciting. There were many points where a new element was introduced and I was completely caught off guard. January is a girl who was raised by a wealthy man, Mr. Locke, who employs her father to find rare treasures. This book covers a good part of her life and her discovery of the doors to other worlds. When her father goes missing, her adventure begins as she attempts to find him. Her journey through worlds and finding out about her father is one of many trials. She is accompanied by her protective dog Sinbad, Bad. Given to her by a childhood friend Samuel, Bad is her one companion in the Locke house, until her father hires Jane to be her companion. I loved the way that January evolved throughout the story. She discovered who she was and took back the power taken from her by those in her life who just saw her as a dark-skinned girl. Her story had adventure, mystery, and romance, but it all centered around January finding out who she was and who she wanted to be. This was a dynamic story that had well-developed, complex characters. I love Harrow's writing style and can't wait to read more of her work.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Animal cruelty, and Violence
Moderate: Racism and Self harm
Minor: Confinement, Death of parent, and Domestic abuse
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