Reviews

Minor Mage by T. Kingfisher

cozmyer's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No

4.25

ktburrr's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

hannahcomer4d's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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? No

5.0

karlijntje_mandarijntje's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted mysterious 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

3.5

elinebh's review

adventurous dark hopeful fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

kendal14's review

4.0

There was a weird inconsistency with the perspective (the narrator’s voice went from “he” to “I” all the time for no reason and it was very disorientating). 

istaisa's review against another edition

adventurous funny medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

abbie_normal's review against another edition

adventurous dark funny hopeful reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

This was a lot of fun, and I plan to hand it to my 12 yo, who I think will love it, too. It's funny and reflective about the very real issues of mob mentality. I also appreciated Armadillo's amusing input and wise advice throughout, especially to focus on doing the things well that you can actually do and not work beyond your attainable scope. 

There was a bit more violence than is average for a middle grade novel and more death of only partially guilty people. Oliver reflects on their unwanted deaths with regret.  Some very mild and occasional swearing. 

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Blood

Moderate: Cannibalism, Violence, Death, Confinement, and Torture

cucubmer's review against another edition

adventurous emotional funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

spindleweed's review against another edition

4.0

It’s very cute