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margaret_k30's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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? No
5.0
This is a fantastic book for middle or younger readers that has all the elements of a fantastic fairytale with explanation of real world concepts in a fairly age-appropriate way (anti-Semitism being the major one as the main character and her family is Jewish).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Xenophobia, Kidnapping, Antisemitism, and Religious bigotry
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail, Grief, and War
Minor: Colonisation, Death, Genocide, Grief, and Death of parent
ezwolf's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
I loved this! Having Jewish characters just exist in fantasy books (or at least, not have antisemitism be the sole focus of a book) is so rare and it was so much fun to read. I love Anya and the friendship she makes and how the power of friendship is really one of the most important weapons at your disposal.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Antisemitism, Classism, Violence, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Homophobia and War
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