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adventurous
lighthearted
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? No
4.0
I absolutely adored this book as a kid, and I adore it now. The characters are all just so amazing and funny and I love them so much. The world is absolutely fascinating, and the lore for the Library is one of the coolest things I think I have ever read. Also, the ending was amazing; Alexandra's gift being willpower was such a cool idea. It surprised me, and it basically shaped me as a person. I wholeheartedly recommend this book.
That said, I took off a star for a lack of diversity, an abundance of kinda sexist comments, and a magical creature that seems to be a racist caricature of indigenous/aboriginal people.
That said, I took off a star for a lack of diversity, an abundance of kinda sexist comments, and a magical creature that seems to be a racist caricature of indigenous/aboriginal people.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism and Sexism
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