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- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
I could go on about how much I loved the magic in Rebel Skies. From the premise alone, I knew I would be enchanted. I love the idea of bringing life to paper, of using it as a weapon, as a defense. We have this idea that paper is so flexible and to see it in different forms was so fascinating. Furthermore, Sei Lin brings some intriguing ethical dilemmas. With these paper spirits - how much agency do they have? This theme ended up being my favorite element.
If someone is bringing us to life, how much loyalty do we owe them? How much of ourselves do we retain? Lose? As Rebel Skies progresses, this theme is only complicated and folded in on itself. Seriously. There is a wealth of ethics I want to discuss, but can't! My second favorite element has to be the mystery. Rebel Skies is a fabulous series starter. The intrigue - trying to unravel these hidden secrets - is fascinating. We are trapped in the dark just like Kuara.
I could go on about how much I loved the magic in Rebel Skies. From the premise alone, I knew I would be enchanted. I love the idea of bringing life to paper, of using it as a weapon, as a defense. We have this idea that paper is so flexible and to see it in different forms was so fascinating. Furthermore, Sei Lin brings some intriguing ethical dilemmas. With these paper spirits - how much agency do they have? This theme ended up being my favorite element.
If someone is bringing us to life, how much loyalty do we owe them? How much of ourselves do we retain? Lose? As Rebel Skies progresses, this theme is only complicated and folded in on itself. Seriously. There is a wealth of ethics I want to discuss, but can't! My second favorite element has to be the mystery. Rebel Skies is a fabulous series starter. The intrigue - trying to unravel these hidden secrets - is fascinating. We are trapped in the dark just like Kuara.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Torture
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