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racoraffi's review against another edition
4.0
I like how Alnna is making her way and doesn't become a boy but found that the magic was hard to understand and a bit much
louloureadsbooks's review against another edition
5.0
Read this obsessively as a pre and early teen, lovely to revisit.
missrmaxwell's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
deb_entwistle's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
5.0
langolohaj's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.5
ataylor220's review against another edition
3.5
I love the ideas in this story but I want more dialogue between the characters and for the information not to be dropped in exactly when the main character needs it even when it’s something that happened months prior in book!
ceena's review against another edition
5.0
Re-read of a childhood favorite. Absolutely loved it!!! And I totally squealed when George showed up-- my first fictional crush.
I do see some faults now that I wouldn't have noticed when I was younger-- super quick pacing, Alanna being OP at everything through hard work and always knowing who the enemies are, etc., but it really isn't that big of a deal when considering the audience. Most pre-teens would get bored reading a huge tome which this could have been since it encompasses 4 years of Alanna's life.
I am very excited to continue reading the rest of the series-- yet very anxious as well. Hoping for the best!
I do see some faults now that I wouldn't have noticed when I was younger-- super quick pacing, Alanna being OP at everything through hard work and always knowing who the enemies are, etc., but it really isn't that big of a deal when considering the audience. Most pre-teens would get bored reading a huge tome which this could have been since it encompasses 4 years of Alanna's life.
I am very excited to continue reading the rest of the series-- yet very anxious as well. Hoping for the best!
rachel125668's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book as a kid. Still holds up as an easy, nostalgic read.
jessihonard's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
5.0