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adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
Would mainly just add that I think this is an older middlegrade that could even potentially dip into young adult at some points since there are some more intense scenes that I would not consider as suitable for kids younger than say, 9 or 10 unless one knows their kid will handle the material fine.
Actually, to add on, unlike some other comments/reviews I've seen, this book made perfect sense to me and I really liked the variety of perspectives we get. I love the choices made and how N.D. Wilson accurately captures the "learning-as-you-go" aspect of what it would be like to be thrown into the situation(s) like Henry is. Ain't no way everything would be explained right away (which is partly why I view it as a more mature middlegrade since the learning curve is a bit harder than the first book, but the trilogy generally has a curve that might be difficult for younger readers [and some older ones, too, apparently]) and I trusted Wilson to provide explanation as the story went and I thought he did fairly well with some threads left still for the third book.
Actually, to add on, unlike some other comments/reviews I've seen, this book made perfect sense to me and I really liked the variety of perspectives we get. I love the choices made and how N.D. Wilson accurately captures the "learning-as-you-go" aspect of what it would be like to be thrown into the situation(s) like Henry is. Ain't no way everything would be explained right away (which is partly why I view it as a more mature middlegrade since the learning curve is a bit harder than the first book, but the trilogy generally has a curve that might be difficult for younger readers [and some older ones, too, apparently]) and I trusted Wilson to provide explanation as the story went and I thought he did fairly well with some threads left still for the third book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Kidnapping, Medical content, Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror and Blood
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