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maggie_atwood's review
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death and Grief
Minor: Cursing, Cultural appropriation, Domestic abuse, Police brutality, Racism, and Violence
high_lady's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? Yes
4.0
When i say i love this book and the representation, man that’s an understatement! I love the unique and diverse cast of characters! POC and LGBTQ+. I love the unique type of magic and history of the shadowshapers and how it was unique to POC but not just one ethnic group. I loved how the magic system was based on art and connected to ancestors, and paintings came alive. I love how the main character Sierra fell in love with Robby who was Haitian and dark skin even while her Tia (who was also a person of color) would discriminate against him because of his darker skin than hers. This is a real problem among POC and I’m glad that Sierra had no problem with his color and even stood up for him against her tia. I liked her cool god father who was African American and always ready for an adventure and aided her in some of her shenanigans, lol. Izzy and Tee F/F relationship was really cute and authentic. I would definitely recommend and i already bought the 2 other books and the 2 novellas.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing, Death, and Racism
Colorism among POC, lighter skin poc prejudice against darker skin poc
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