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blewballoon's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- 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
4.0
I went into this one with low expectations because the last YA fantasy book I read from Book of the Month was "What the River Knows" and I thought that book was terrible. This book is so much better! I loved the setting/atmosphere with the tropical plants, mysterious ocean, and living tattoos. I loved the main characters, and the various supporting characters felt 3-dimensional as well. The plot was suspenseful and compelling. I do have some unanswered questions and concerns about how some plot points were left at the end, but those are small. Overall I really enjoyed this, a great summer fantasy read.
Graphic: Animal death
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Violence, Death of parent, and Animal cruelty
Minor: Child abuse, Gore, and Sexual harassment
star_charter152's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
sad
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? It's complicated
4.25
Graphic: Death, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Kidnapping, Violence, Confinement, Grief, Blood, and Gore
Minor: Death of parent and Dementia
booksatlunch's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
Really loved this one. The world was so immersive and lush. The stakes were high but the book still managed to feel pretty lighthearted.
I hope there’s more in this universe.
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Kidnapping
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