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adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
All through my teen years and even into my early twenties, I couldn’t get enough dystopian stories – especially ones with deadly competitions – so when I was offered a spot on this book tour I was so excited. Even better, it allowed me to see a main character who represents my own Filipina background. Growing up it was rare to find Filipinx representation in books, so the fact that there has been increasing representation in recent years makes my heart full.
I loved the magic system in this book, and there were lots of action scenes that kept me entertained. Additionally, like Narra, I feel strong connections to friends and family, so to see her risk everything for the ones she loves was very relatable.
Although there were some adrenaline-pumping moments, I found that the story moved a bit slowly for my liking. The culture and storyline were well-developed, but the structure of the Tigangi government sometimes got muddled. Even with these issues, I liked this book overall.
Thank you to Hear Our Voices Tours and Entangled Teen for gifting me with an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
I loved the magic system in this book, and there were lots of action scenes that kept me entertained. Additionally, like Narra, I feel strong connections to friends and family, so to see her risk everything for the ones she loves was very relatable.
Although there were some adrenaline-pumping moments, I found that the story moved a bit slowly for my liking. The culture and storyline were well-developed, but the structure of the Tigangi government sometimes got muddled. Even with these issues, I liked this book overall.
Thank you to Hear Our Voices Tours and Entangled Teen for gifting me with an early copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Torture, Death of parent, Suicide, Emotional abuse, and Murder
Moderate: Vomit
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