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secondstar_red's review
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
ambiiumm23's review
adventurous
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
miaaa_lenaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
I wanted to really like this but i just wasnt a fan of the pacing, events near the start felt more climactic than the actual ending did
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child abuse, Colonisation, Death of parent, Miscarriage, Physical abuse, Alcohol, Abandonment, Child death, Cursing, Death, Emotional abuse, Blood, Body shaming, and Bullying
dianahincureads's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
Moderate: Cursing and Bullying
Minor: Alcohol
bodiesinbooks's review
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
musingsonliving's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
3.75
thebookclub's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It is definitely different from any other #fantasybooks I’ve read before, as I usually go for something with a bit of #romance in it, but it was quite refreshing.
The story is fast paced and the main character Sheba was a great companion during this grey afternoon in #london
The story is told in first person (present tense) by her and I have to say at the beginning I was a bit confused as I felt I’d missed something while reading, which was essential to comprehend the whole story, but I was glad everything was revealed towards the end and I could actually appreciate the story a lot more than I initially did!
The story is fast paced and the main character Sheba was a great companion during this grey afternoon in #london
The story is told in first person (present tense) by her and I have to say at the beginning I was a bit confused as I felt I’d missed something while reading, which was essential to comprehend the whole story, but I was glad everything was revealed towards the end and I could actually appreciate the story a lot more than I initially did!
hananyax's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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? Yes
4.0
bookishcharli's review
3.0
Sheba is the latest in a long line of West African witches and possess magic which allows her to view other people’s thoughts, secrets, fears, hopes and memories with a single touch along with being able to shape shift. Throughout this book Sheba learns more about herself and her ancestors and you can really see her character growth throughout the story, especially after she learns that her childhood was stolen from her and she must now face what her future will bring. We learn a lot about Sheba’s family throughout the book, she has an absent father and we get a few revelations about him, and we learn about her grandma’s, aunts and her mum -the hunter who can turn into a crow.
This wonderfully fast paced book contains an abundance of magic, family, and friendship and kept me absolutely glued to the pages. Sheba is a fantastic character, the growth and maturity she achieved throughout the book was incredibly realistic and I loved to see it. This is a quick light read that would suit anyone looking for a nice YA book to settle down with on a cold winter’s night.
Thank you Head of Zeus for sending me a copy to review.
This wonderfully fast paced book contains an abundance of magic, family, and friendship and kept me absolutely glued to the pages. Sheba is a fantastic character, the growth and maturity she achieved throughout the book was incredibly realistic and I loved to see it. This is a quick light read that would suit anyone looking for a nice YA book to settle down with on a cold winter’s night.
Thank you Head of Zeus for sending me a copy to review.
mjscooke's review
3.0
I received a digital ARC of Lionheart Girl in exchange for an honest review.
While it took me a while to get into this book the pay off is satisfying. At it's core it follows the trope of coming of age with an emphasis on discovering your inner power and coming to terms with the difference between the family we choose versus that which we are born into. The tone is foreboding and with magic and witchcraft woven throughout I'd recommend reading this in fall by a fire wrapped up cozy rather than summertime. I enjoyed it but wasn't really in the right mood for it.
While it took me a while to get into this book the pay off is satisfying. At it's core it follows the trope of coming of age with an emphasis on discovering your inner power and coming to terms with the difference between the family we choose versus that which we are born into. The tone is foreboding and with magic and witchcraft woven throughout I'd recommend reading this in fall by a fire wrapped up cozy rather than summertime. I enjoyed it but wasn't really in the right mood for it.