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zarhara's review
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Colonisation, and Classism
Moderate: Misogyny, Rape, Slavery, Violence, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Infidelity, Torture, Medical content, and Kidnapping
mozimmerm's review against another edition
- 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
I found Bree inspiring and relatable. Even though I haven’t lost someone that close to me yet, i could feel her emotions and at least somewhat grasp her grief.
Each character was so different, and I enjoyed getting to know them. I have a favorite character 💕 and I can’t wait to read the second book!
Graphic: Death, Racism, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, Xenophobia, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
Minor: Addiction, Cursing, Physical abuse, Forced institutionalization, Kidnapping, Car accident, and Sexual harassment
mikilah's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Graphic: Death, Racial slurs, Racism, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail
wackly93's review against another edition
3.75
Graphic: Blood and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death and Death of parent
campisforever's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Taking on Arthruiana (stories of King Arthur and the Round Table) is no small feat in itself. Doing so in a mode that centers a Black girl's existence is monumental and so, so, so important. Tracy Deonn has made a place for Black women among the heroes of Arthurian legend without bowing to its inherent assumptions about who can and should be considered "legendary." At the same time that it reanimates the legend of King Arthur, Legendborn resonates with ideas and approaches visible in other Black Feminist work (e.g., N. K. Jemisin, Octavia Butler, M. NourbeSe Philip, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Katherine McKittrick, Dionne Brand, Saidiya Hartman, etc.).
If you were a fan of Dark Horse's Once and Future Queen (which didn't get the run it deserved), Legendborn is for you. If you are looking for a fantasy novel that actively challenges and resists the inherent whiteness and racialism of "Tolkienist" fantasy and Western fantasy stories in general, I encourage you to read this book. If you're looking for something like T. H. White or Mists of Avalon, this book is not what you're looking for, but you should read it anyway.
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Racism, Death of parent, and Classism
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Sexual violence, Slavery, and Forced institutionalization
All content warnings are given in degrees: "Graphic" means that they're prominent elements of the story and are the most detailed. "Moderate" means that they're world building elements--specifically, "racism" refers to depictions of the kinds of casual racism (e.g., hair touching, comments about affirmative action/diversity, one use of a phrase used to refer to Black hair types, etc.). "Minor" means that these things are referred to, but not depicted explicitly or in an extended manner. This book deals with the legacies of enslavement in American history and its attendant generational trauma. It does not shy away from these realities, but also does not allow them to take up more space than warranted.bookthief's review against another edition
- 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
5.0
Bree was a fantastic character. She was strong, brave and resilient. I loved how throughout the book she accepted her grief for her mother and used it to discover the story of her origin through her ancestors. I was so surprised at the end that Bree was actually the Scion of Arthur. But I’m so glad that she is because she would be a great leader and king. Her powers are incredible and awesome and super strong. I can’t wait to see what type of king she will become in the next book!
Nick was an incredibly kind and determined person. The way he helped Bree when they had only known each other for less than a day was very sweet, and putting his life on the line several times for her. I would love it if Nick and Bree got together and stayed together as they work so well together. However a small part of me wants Sel to swoop in and be with Bree:)
The writing of the book was brilliant. The organisation was done perfectly as everything flowed smoothly and leaving mysteries at the perfect time.
I would definitely recommend this book to those of you who like fantasy and retelling of Arthurian Legend.
Graphic: Child death, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, Kidnapping, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, War, and Injury/Injury detail
rosenau's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Body horror, Death, Gore, Violence, Blood, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Cursing, Misogyny, Rape, Sexism, Slavery, Medical content, Kidnapping, Car accident, Murder, and Classism
Minor: Bullying, Rape, Sexual assault, Slavery, Transphobia, Alcohol, and War
discarded_dust_jacket's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This is YA fantasy as it’s absolute finest. What a spectacular story, told in such a gripping and heartfelt way. It was the perfect blend of propulsive action and character development.
Graphic: Racism, Slavery, Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Bullying and Injury/Injury detail
iheartapolloxxi's review
- 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
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Death, Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Racism, Rape, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Grief, Car accident, Death of parent, Murder, Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
caleb_makes's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Graphic: Death, Racism, Violence, Grief, Death of parent, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Mental illness, Misogyny, Panic attacks/disorders, Physical abuse, Sexism, Slavery, Violence, Blood, Medical content, and War
Minor: Animal death, Domestic abuse, Homophobia, Sexual assault, Torture, Transphobia, Forced institutionalization, Police brutality, Car accident, Pregnancy, and Sexual harassment