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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
adventurous
dark
inspiring
tense
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:
No
adventurous
challenging
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I loved this! I'm trying to find a bibliography of the research the authors did for it....I need the Information the Details the History.
adventurous
emotional
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:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Thanks to Netgalley and HarperCollins/Quill Tree Books for the digital arc in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are mine alone, and do not represent any organization I am affiliated with.
I loved Squire, and I truly hope that there is a second volume down the line. The characters are endearing and distinct, the world is well built without providing much exposition, and the overall messages of individual growth and fighting imperialism/propaganda were compelling. The art is bright and crisp, reminding me of a watercolor version of Telgemeier or Brosgol.
It definitely reads towards younger teens (12-14), but that's not a bad thing - despite it's length, it is a very fast read and should be easily digested for most readers. I'll absolutely recommend this to my teen patrons.
I loved Squire, and I truly hope that there is a second volume down the line. The characters are endearing and distinct, the world is well built without providing much exposition, and the overall messages of individual growth and fighting imperialism/propaganda were compelling. The art is bright and crisp, reminding me of a watercolor version of Telgemeier or Brosgol.
It definitely reads towards younger teens (12-14), but that's not a bad thing - despite it's length, it is a very fast read and should be easily digested for most readers. I'll absolutely recommend this to my teen patrons.
Representation: Palestinian-American author, Jordanian illustrator, Disabled (amputee) side character (mentor)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Xenophobia, Blood, Colonisation, War, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Dear Guests, I present to you a beautiful but rare breed of a book: decolonise fantasy. The genre I need in my life the most and that when I find I cry. I think we can draw plenty of parallels between this story and our stories today. Information that makes you think I'm am accessible and deeply enjoyable way. Recommend!
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
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:
No