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dragonwriter's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Graphic: Cultural appropriation, Genocide, Racism, Death of parent, and Colonisation
bkwrm1317'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? No
4.0
When Rue’s mom is killed, she is whisked away by a father who she’s never known to a strange land called Ghizon, where there’s magic, and only one other Black or Brown face - Aasim, the man she doesn’t even want to speak to, let alone bond with.
As Rue learns more about Ghizon, Aasim, and her own ancestry, she is tasked with fighting back against 100+ years of her peoples’ subjugation - on East Row in Houston, as well as in Ghizon. Tough as nails, street-wise and funny, tender hearted and loving, Rue is absolutely the type of heroine we need in these times.
Graphic: Racism and Gun violence
Moderate: Death, Cultural appropriation, Death of parent, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Violence, and Abandonment
corncake's review against another edition
4.0
Graphic: Murder, Child abuse, Child death, Death, Gun violence, Hate crime, Racism, Torture, Violence, and Abandonment
Moderate: Gore, Blood, Colonisation, Cursing, Physical abuse, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Car accident, Kidnapping, and Grief
v4mpstarzz's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Gun violence, Death, Hate crime, and Racial slurs
Moderate: Violence and Racism
Minor: Death of parent
glass_carousel'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
3.75
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism, and Death of parent
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Vomit
shannnne_reads_words's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
Graphic: Violence, Racism, and Hate crime
Moderate: Classism, Child death, Colonisation, Cultural appropriation, Death, Death of parent, Gun violence, Abandonment, Murder, and Grief
Minor: Cursing
ashlislibrary'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
4.0
Graphic: Racism, Colonisation, Gun violence, Violence, and Death of parent
alia_deberry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
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!!
Graphic: Death of parent, Drug use, Hate crime, Racial slurs, and Racism
mattyb'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? No
4.25
Graphic: Racism, Violence, and Gun violence
Moderate: Death of parent, Child death, and Racial slurs
ceilidhwilliams's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Classism, Death, Genocide, Gun violence, Hate crime, Death of parent, Grief, Racial slurs, and Racism