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ayriley's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
3.0
angelica02's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
3.75
benniii's review against another edition
4.0
“Sleep well, sunshine girl. I will take whatever dreams you give me.”
“Tarisai,” she said, “Tarisai Idajo.”
“Tarisai,” she said, “Tarisai Idajo.”
smailliweiluj's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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
theglossreview's review against another edition
5.0
Stunning! The audio book is a masterpiece because the narrator truly brings this fantastical world to life with full commitment to its unique names, culture and songs. Perfection!
curlyc90's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 ⚡️
This had alllll the things: excellent world building, character development, plot, cool magic system…etc. I love the love in this book. All of it. Found family, friendship, romance. You name it.
Excited to read the next book and see where this takes us.
This had alllll the things: excellent world building, character development, plot, cool magic system…etc. I love the love in this book. All of it. Found family, friendship, romance. You name it.
Excited to read the next book and see where this takes us.
erica_reads_everything's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
I enjoyed this, but didn't love it. I will probably read the second one eventually, but I am not going to make it a priority.
crispyfries's review against another edition
5.0
I hope you never win the pride of a monster, Tarisai. It’s worse than their contempt.
Raybearer had me blown away from the first chapter and just kept delivering. The world building was absolutely stunning. The characters were deliciously complex, and often quite love-able (KIRAH, DAYO, SANJEET). It also touched on so many real-life issues in a powerful way: imperialism, the erasure of cultures, how our parents shape us, and how they don’t. Some of the quotes gave me chills and made me put the book down for a second. I also had no idea where the story was going and enjoyed every twist and turn. Can’t wait to see where the next book takes Tarisai and the gang.
Raybearer had me blown away from the first chapter and just kept delivering. The world building was absolutely stunning. The characters were deliciously complex, and often quite love-able (KIRAH, DAYO, SANJEET). It also touched on so many real-life issues in a powerful way: imperialism, the erasure of cultures, how our parents shape us, and how they don’t. Some of the quotes gave me chills and made me put the book down for a second. I also had no idea where the story was going and enjoyed every twist and turn. Can’t wait to see where the next book takes Tarisai and the gang.
alpal2020's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
I had a great time reading this! The audio book is also excellent; I switched back and forth.