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betweentheshelves's review against another edition
adventurous
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? No
4.0
It's been a while since I've read a Cinda Williams Chima book, but I was absolutely obsessed with the Heir chronicles way back when. I'm pretty sure I've read The Warrior Heir like 5 or 6 times, at least. I loved it so much when I was in high school.
Chima does such a good job with world building in her books, while also casting them with characters that imediately draw you in. With the popularity of mythology for middle grade and teens, I think they'll be drawn to this one. There's magic, adventure, and a school where things aren't quite what they seem. Of course, it has to be the first in a new series, so I'm definitely going to have to read the other books!
Chima does such a good job with world building in her books, while also casting them with characters that imediately draw you in. With the popularity of mythology for middle grade and teens, I think they'll be drawn to this one. There's magic, adventure, and a school where things aren't quite what they seem. Of course, it has to be the first in a new series, so I'm definitely going to have to read the other books!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Domestic abuse, Slavery, and Torture
Moderate: Death of parent and Child abuse
utopiastateofmind's review against another edition
3.0
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
I'm not going to lie, all you had to tell me about Children of Ragnarok was Norse mythology. I am always going to be intrigued in Norse mythology and I feel like Children of Ragnarok celebrates and showcases different pieces than you might be expecting. What I mean is it isn't always about Loki and the BIG Norse figures. I love a good Loki story, I just know that there's so much more to Norse mythology and I appreciated the ways in which it explores both this and prophecy.
Can we truly subvert what is fated for us? With prophecy there are always different interpretations and ways to see our own future. So how much of a stake can we put into a vision of what could be? Eiric and Reggin are both intriguing POVs and I surprisingly enjoyed Eiric's more. Normally it goes the other way - I can always dig forbidden magic - but I connected more with Eiric's family drama and the corruption of people.
I'm not going to lie, all you had to tell me about Children of Ragnarok was Norse mythology. I am always going to be intrigued in Norse mythology and I feel like Children of Ragnarok celebrates and showcases different pieces than you might be expecting. What I mean is it isn't always about Loki and the BIG Norse figures. I love a good Loki story, I just know that there's so much more to Norse mythology and I appreciated the ways in which it explores both this and prophecy.
Can we truly subvert what is fated for us? With prophecy there are always different interpretations and ways to see our own future. So how much of a stake can we put into a vision of what could be? Eiric and Reggin are both intriguing POVs and I surprisingly enjoyed Eiric's more. Normally it goes the other way - I can always dig forbidden magic - but I connected more with Eiric's family drama and the corruption of people.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Domestic abuse and Child abuse
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