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schnaucl's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
I really liked it. There was some of that omniscient narrator that McGuire does so well.
The goblin market was fascinating, especially since there was a much more positive community aspect to it than I've seen in other goblin market stories. Fair bargain can mean a fair bargain for the community, not just the individuals. But I liked that the Market and individuals within it were more lenient with children, as it should be. It makes me wonder if an older child could even get to the market for a first time visit since they would have less time to learn the rules and make an informed decision.
The idea of a family being called to the same portal world was also really interesting.
I felt for Lundy being torn between two words and the obligation she has to both.
I kept waiting for the school to be a part of the story and I was surprised it was at the very end since I think in the prior books the protagonist has managed to go back to the portal world they were missing. It's been long enough since I read the last one that I can't remember where (or if) Katherine fit into the structure of the school.
The goblin market was fascinating, especially since there was a much more positive community aspect to it than I've seen in other goblin market stories. Fair bargain can mean a fair bargain for the community, not just the individuals. But I liked that the Market and individuals within it were more lenient with children, as it should be. It makes me wonder if an older child could even get to the market for a first time visit since they would have less time to learn the rules and make an informed decision.
I felt for Lundy being torn between two words and the obligation she has to both.
I kept waiting for the school to be a part of the story and I was surprised it was at the very end since I think in the prior books the protagonist has managed to go back to the portal world they were missing. It's been long enough since I read the last one that I can't remember where (or if) Katherine fit into the structure of the school.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Child death and War
happysami's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism
Moderate: Child death and Body horror
ellanarose's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Body horror, Bullying, and Death
Minor: Pregnancy, Child death, Sexual violence, and Rape
thereistime's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
reflective
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Injury/Injury detail, and Death
nicolescottwv's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
reflective
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? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body horror, Child death, and Grief
Moderate: Misogyny
jenny_d's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror
ellornaslibrary's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I. . . can't stop thinking about this book. The weight it has left in my chest. The familiarity of some of a particular theme the main character struggles with throughout and what it causes just — the sorrow it makes me feel. I can't even accurately put it into words. Sad doesn't feel strong enough. I'm devastated. But I still loved this book so much. It was beautiful and magical and wonderful and the narration was flawless. I have yet to be disappointed by the books in this series and the wonder I always feel listening to the flow of the words - so beautifully written and read.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, Confinement, Gaslighting, Body horror, Vomit, Misogyny, Toxic relationship, and Grief
cady_sass's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
With every further novel in the series, it makes me even more excited to go back and reread from the beginning. I’ve never been so excited to eventually reread a whole series. Wow, these are SO GOOD I just don’t have the words. This one…. Ugh, this one. It’s heartbreaking.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Toxic friendship, Body horror, Deportation, Gaslighting, Grief, and Abandonment
breadwitchery's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-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
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Grief, and Child death
Moderate: Body horror
Minor: Pregnancy, Blood, Homophobia, Abortion, Bullying, and Fatphobia