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evanroberts's review against another edition
5.0
I’m going to need a recovery period this book was just that amazing. I love fantasy YA to begin with but also the added college secret society and ancestral power made this book so incredible I can’t describe.
bdaniellet's review against another edition
4.0
4.5/5 ⭐️ this book started a little slow but still good. It got a lot better as it went a long. I thought the whole time she would be Lancelot’s scion but was really surprised when she was Arthur’s. That was a nice twist I wasn’t expecting, it was probably more obvious to others though. It was super interesting and I’m excited for the second one to come out in November!
wallflowerbookshop's review against another edition
4.0
I had to think about this book for a couple days. I'm trying not to judge it too harshly and keep in mind that it's a YA Fantasy.
I think the pace of the story was really well done. There are SO MANY things that happen in this story and I wasn't overwhelmed by how the plot was unfolding....until the last few chapters. I have some questions about things that were established throughout the book, being thrown out the window. But I think my questions can be resolved as I ponder the ending a bit more.
Questions I have - how did Bree never notice Evan acting differently? His turn seemed convenient. How is Bree, in the middle battle, being awakened by 8+ generations of ancestors - without being promptly beheaded? How are she and Nick still upright after awakening? I think for this last question...it's sort of reasoned away with the stronger the Scion the quicker the recovery (using Tor as an example...because she was sort of just ready to go after she was tapped).
How did Sel figure out where to find them all in the cave? Was it from his connection to Nick? And sensing when he's in danger? I guess I just answered my own question. So yeah, most of my questions are about the last few chapters.
The book up until the end I found fascinating, and I was fully along for the ride of figuring out the mysteries with Bree. The mysteries of her mother's death, the secret society, her own family history, her connection go Nick and Sel and the school. Very engrossing Arthurian adaptation. I look forward to finding out what happens in the next book...although, I don't really care about Nick's "kidnapping"...'cause I kind of think he left on his own. I mean he's Lancelot's scion...he's gotta betray the Arthurian line eventually. Now Sel being oathed to him is an interesting complication.
Also, does she need to choose a "boyfriend"? Why can't they just be a throuple? Sel loves Nick, Nick loves Bree, Bree loves both of them, it's perfect!
I think the pace of the story was really well done. There are SO MANY things that happen in this story and I wasn't overwhelmed by how the plot was unfolding....until the last few chapters. I have some questions about things that were established throughout the book, being thrown out the window. But I think my questions can be resolved as I ponder the ending a bit more.
Questions I have - how did Bree never notice Evan acting differently? His turn seemed convenient. How is Bree, in the middle battle, being awakened by 8+ generations of ancestors - without being promptly beheaded? How are she and Nick still upright after awakening? I think for this last question...it's sort of reasoned away with the stronger the Scion the quicker the recovery (using Tor as an example...because she was sort of just ready to go after she was tapped).
How did Sel figure out where to find them all in the cave? Was it from his connection to Nick? And sensing when he's in danger? I guess I just answered my own question. So yeah, most of my questions are about the last few chapters.
The book up until the end I found fascinating, and I was fully along for the ride of figuring out the mysteries with Bree. The mysteries of her mother's death, the secret society, her own family history, her connection go Nick and Sel and the school. Very engrossing Arthurian adaptation. I look forward to finding out what happens in the next book...although, I don't really care about Nick's "kidnapping"...'cause I kind of think he left on his own. I mean he's Lancelot's scion...he's gotta betray the Arthurian line eventually. Now Sel being oathed to him is an interesting complication.
Also, does she need to choose a "boyfriend"? Why can't they just be a throuple? Sel loves Nick, Nick loves Bree, Bree loves both of them, it's perfect!
islaaaa's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.25
sarajesus95's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
lyssaczernek's review against another edition
5.0
Legendborn is rife with magic, secrets, and the heavy burden of legacy.
I had such a fantastic time reading this story because everything (characters, setting, magic system, etc.) was so well developed and thought out!
You can’t help but root for the main characters and fall in love with them. I also felt like I learned a lot about what micro-aggressions can look like and what it is like to move through the world as a Black woman.
I think this is a book any fantasy lover should definitely pick up!
I had such a fantastic time reading this story because everything (characters, setting, magic system, etc.) was so well developed and thought out!
You can’t help but root for the main characters and fall in love with them. I also felt like I learned a lot about what micro-aggressions can look like and what it is like to move through the world as a Black woman.
I think this is a book any fantasy lover should definitely pick up!
michelle0metzger's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
museumnerd15's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
4.25