Reviews with content warning for Racial slurs - Wings of Ebony

"In this riveting, keenly emotional debut fantasy, a Black teen from Houston has her world upended when she learns about her godly ancestry and must save both the human and god worlds."

Wings of Ebony was a wonderfully written book following a strong main character. Rue (mc) was powerful but still had some realistic mistakes and characteristics. There was a lot of character growth in not just her, but a lot of the other characters. I really loved Tasha and Ms. L. I also enjoyed Bri and Rue's friendship. Each of the characters were well developed and realistic. I LOVED CUPCAKE AS WELL.

I went in knowing romance wasn't a part of the plot, but the tiny bit included was short, sweet, and didn't overpower the plot.

The plot in this book mirrored colonization and many struggles in the real world. It was crazy how accurate and real it was. The author made a good point when talking about a character who although did not intentionally be racist or act wrong, their indifference and ignorance to the situation was just as harmful. This book conveyed a lot of important themes.

The magic, plot, and setting of this book were very well written. However, I really wish their was a different variety in power descriptions. The characters were told to have been able to move trees and control the earth yet all we saw was power/light blasts. The travelling between worlds and Rue's growth on finding herself as well as her family was very enjoyable!! It was action-packed and really easy to get into! The plot was consistent and there wasn't really any part that was less enjoyable. I loved this book!!

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adventurous dark emotional hopeful sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

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fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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adventurous challenging medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.25

A powerful read! With vibes of Black Panther and Hunger Games and a compelling message of restoration and equity, Wings of Ebony is a rush from start to finish. While some elements weren’t my favorite, I’m really glad I read it and will likely finish the duology.

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