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october_interlude's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
graveyardpansy's review
5.0
Wow.
This is easily one of my all-time favourite fiction and SFF novels and I am SO excited to read more from this author.
I loved all the characters, even the ones that I hated, and they all felt so complex with different motivations and bits that made me feel so much. Bree feels like someone I could absolutely meet on campus. The diversity of characters was super refreshing too -- the MC is Black and that adds a big layer of themes and dynamics to the story, incl. generational trauma and microaggressions and community and colonialism and neocolonialism and so much more. There's an Asian wlw character, an mlm character, a wlw couple, and a nonbinary character that are all presented without any extensive exploration of their identities, but they exist and are solid characters and it's nice to have innocent, not-debated rep! Also, Bree's little moments of solidarity with Greer are wonderful and made me feel more connected to Bree as well, as a nonbinary person.
The plot was fantastic and full of twists. While I predicted quite a handful of them, there were still definitely a number that caught me off-guard and I really enjoyed that. The way the plot laces together the themes and characters of the book is so well-done, and I was enthralled from the very beginning. I love the magic system and how our view of it changes as the story progresses. I love the themes and how deep they run, I love the setting and how it's used to further explore so many of the themes.
Legendborn truly put me through the entire range of my emotions and I am more than here for it. Also I'm sorry to all of my friends who have had to deal with my nonstop ranting about this book for a week.
This is easily one of my all-time favourite fiction and SFF novels and I am SO excited to read more from this author.
I loved all the characters, even the ones that I hated, and they all felt so complex with different motivations and bits that made me feel so much. Bree feels like someone I could absolutely meet on campus. The diversity of characters was super refreshing too -- the MC is Black and that adds a big layer of themes and dynamics to the story, incl. generational trauma and microaggressions and community and colonialism and neocolonialism and so much more. There's an Asian wlw character, an mlm character, a wlw couple, and a nonbinary character that are all presented without any extensive exploration of their identities, but they exist and are solid characters and it's nice to have innocent, not-debated rep! Also, Bree's little moments of solidarity with Greer are wonderful and made me feel more connected to Bree as well, as a nonbinary person.
The plot was fantastic and full of twists. While I predicted quite a handful of them, there were still definitely a number that caught me off-guard and I really enjoyed that. The way the plot laces together the themes and characters of the book is so well-done, and I was enthralled from the very beginning. I love the magic system and how our view of it changes as the story progresses. I love the themes and how deep they run, I love the setting and how it's used to further explore so many of the themes.
Legendborn truly put me through the entire range of my emotions and I am more than here for it. Also I'm sorry to all of my friends who have had to deal with my nonstop ranting about this book for a week.
ruth_bookdevourer's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
emmareeser's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Injury/Injury detail
emilielures's review
adventurous
informative
mysterious
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
shaunatiffany's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
jenemyspider's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
5.0
wolves_and_circuses's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
informative
mysterious
sad
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
4.25
gina_elizabeth_writes's review
4.0
I really enjoyed this book! I wasn't expecting the ending, which was both exciting but partially confusing.
The world Tracy builds is vast and intricate, and unfortunately, the worldbuilding left some aspects slightly unclear for me.
Other than that, I thought the story and how the character's have processed their grief was very raw and profound.
The world Tracy builds is vast and intricate, and unfortunately, the worldbuilding left some aspects slightly unclear for me.
Other than that, I thought the story and how the character's have processed their grief was very raw and profound.
sam_griffin's review
adventurous
informative
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
(Mild spoiler alert) The bad guy literally monologues his whole plan unprovoked at one point… there are cool elements to this book but that will be the thing that haunts me.