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4.34 AVERAGE
4.34 AVERAGE
This book has so much research built into the story that it makes you really appreciate the author. I really enjoyed it.
adventurous
challenging
dark
informative
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
slow-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
emotional
informative
mysterious
tense
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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Like Harry Potter but the bad guys and the colonized world are very real. Loved the magical feel and deep dive into language. Loved the friendship the four main characters got to build at a magical school. Loved robin’s arc. So well done. Insane how many societal issues in the 1830s still ring true today. Knocking half a Star off because at times it felt too long and tedious (sooo many footnotes?) and I wanted just a little more from the ending. Just a little glimpse of violette a few years in the future.
4.25 - it was good, I always enjoy her works, and it did a good job of not dumbing down for the reader while also adding enough context and footnotes to help understand references. I just always enjoy how real the characters are and hoe everyone has flaws; there's no "this is the MC and they're perfect all the time"
Not a full 5 from me just because I was able to put it down regularly which is why it took so long to finish.
Not a full 5 from me just because I was able to put it down regularly which is why it took so long to finish.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
reflective
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:
No
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
adventurous
dark
reflective
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
adventurous
challenging
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed this book and the story of Robin's life and now that I've finished, feel many big feelings. I was torn about whether to rate this medium or slow paced, because the pacing wasn't consistent, so if you prefer faster paced books, keep this in mind. The author is an incredibly detailed writer, which added to the depth of the story, but again, if you skim, keep this in mind.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racial slurs, Racism
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment