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bmadrid's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
gmamartha's review
4.0
Great read! Alternative reality story - kinda threw me at first how similar it is, yet how different. I like how the main character grows up and realizes her place...
marieintheraw's review
1.0
You can't erase an entire group of people from existence just for the sake of your story.
mrsbrharris's review
2.0
A lot of the characters bothered me. I was confused by the setting-some things were similar to real history and I couldn't figure out where the deviations were. That doesn't really make sense, but I was kind of confused. I did think the end was good. I will get around to reading the second one sometime, but I'm not in a big hurry. Maybe they will get better :)
kangokaren's review
5.0
Very good. Coming of age in magical, alternate USA world. I really liked the main character, Eff. Can't wait to read the sequel!
kitdunsmore's review
3.0
I love the premise, the world, and all the set-up, but things don't really get going until the last quarter of the book. hoping the sequel will pick up the pace.
inkfire's review
5.0
Marvelous worldbuilding, well-rounded characters, and an intriguing plot. Excellent pacing, amazing character development - honestly, I couldn't ask for more.
fiatlux78's review
adventurous
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? It's complicated
4.0
mamap's review
3.0
i really am picky about my books! i find myself impatient with writing aimed to the young adult age. i found myself less impatient with this one. a young girl who is born an unlucky 13th in a family of 14 with a twin brother who is the lucky 7th son of a 7th son. in an america filled with magic and magical animals, life did not progress the same as it did in our history books. set soon after the 'civil' war as people are pushing to settle the west.
"Eff" must overcome her own personal demons to learn and use magic as only she can. this author lets you think without getting bored.
"Eff" must overcome her own personal demons to learn and use magic as only she can. this author lets you think without getting bored.