Scan barcode
roseleaf24's review
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
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? Yes
3.5
This is the second book in a duology, but it does not resolve. The ending feels like there's a book 3, but there are not currently plans for one. I felt unsatisfied throughout the book. Manu is on her own. The book is gripping and engaging, but it's a string of Manu telling people she trusts what she wants, being ignored while a plan is made around her, plan going wrong, Manu doing what she feels is right, new problem coming up.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Deportation, Bullying, Fire/Fire injury, Misogyny, Abandonment, Xenophobia, Confinement, Racism, and Sexual content
brittshaw_p's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
4.5
4.5/5⭐️ | 1/5🌶 | 1/3⚠️ | 14+
Genre: YA contemporary paranormal fantasy
Diversity: latinx, 🏳️🌈 SC, disabled SC, feminist
Moods: dark, adventurous, rebellious, International
Pace: medium
Device(s):
Trope(s): found family, coming of age,
Notes: interesting and complex magic system, immersive contemporary world building, great exploration of friendships and found family, so many profound quotes, ending was powerful and left me wanting more, profound exploration of finding your place to belong
# of pages: 403
AB length:
Took me ~ to read: 5:35
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Misogyny, Homophobia, Xenophobia, and Sexism
Minor: Confinement, Death, Transphobia, and Injury/Injury detail
More...