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4.13 AVERAGE
4.13 AVERAGE
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Very endearing characters, brisk pace and prose that's both easy to grasp but artistically written. This is a fine fantasy adventure story. The only misstep in my opinion was the real-world historical figures that are referenced in the plot and become quite important. It took me out of it, and reminded me that what I was reading was for kids, and the twist was supposed to make kids be like "wow I know who that famous historical figure is! awesome!". But it just seemed cheap to me. I wish the villain was more developed as a character, because by the time they were introduced the book was already basically over and their motivations were vague. But the story succeeds in making you care about the main characters and their friendship is believable and heartwarming.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Violence, Blood
Minor: Child death, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Charming world building with the classic hero's journey story arc.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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:
Yes
(Physical Book) A thoroughly enjoyable read which had me visualising more than I usually do. The world felt full of childlike wonder, particularly in the first half. Generally the full cast of characters are good, although we meet so many that a couple won’t stick with me. Nighthand and Jacques are some of my favourites.
Pacing at times felt a little unusual and the ending a tad rushed in some sense but as it’s a children’s book I won’t knock it too harsh for that. I’d be interested to see the series grow and mature over the years akin to how Harry Potter did. (7/10)
Update: after reading some other books shortly after, dropping the score.
Pacing at times felt a little unusual and the ending a tad rushed in some sense but as it’s a children’s book I won’t knock it too harsh for that. I’d be interested to see the series grow and mature over the years akin to how Harry Potter did. (7/10)
Update: after reading some other books shortly after, dropping the score.
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
sad
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