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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I think this is a fantastic MG novel. The world of Wreathenwold is brilliant, and there's a good mix of mystery and humour the whole way.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
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:
Yes
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Child death, Death
Minor: Kidnapping, Death of parent
this unique take on the Minotaur/labyrinth story invokes not only Grimm’s Hansel/Gretel, but the dark and dangerous elements of their tales. The magic, the use of poppets (creepy + cool), the card wielding color-anchored economy, the character growth, the sad and horrifying realizations, the incredible peril…I could go on.
Know that it is even cleverer than it lets on at the beginning, so good!
For Auxier, Pullman, & Hardinge fans for sure.
Also: that cover; and there are illustrations inside.
Know that it is even cleverer than it lets on at the beginning, so good!
For Auxier, Pullman, & Hardinge fans for sure.
Also: that cover; and there are illustrations inside.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Characters: 4
Setting: 5
Plot: 5
Themes: 4
Emotional Impact: 4
Personal Enjoyment: 5
I loved this middle-grade portal fantasy - the setting was immersive, the poppets were fun, and the characters had depth and interesting backstories.
The world is quite dark and delves into more serious topics(divorce, grief) , but amidst that, it is also very fast-moving and funny.
I’d recommend it to people who enjoy interesting fantasy worlds and tales of family and friendship, wrapped in an exciting plot.
I don’t usually read middle-grade, but this has made me want to change that. I’m looking forward to delving into the second book!
Setting: 5
Plot: 5
Themes: 4
Emotional Impact: 4
Personal Enjoyment: 5
I loved this middle-grade portal fantasy - the setting was immersive, the poppets were fun, and the characters had depth and interesting backstories.
The world is quite dark and delves into more serious topics
I’d recommend it to people who enjoy interesting fantasy worlds and tales of family and friendship, wrapped in an exciting plot.
I don’t usually read middle-grade, but this has made me want to change that. I’m looking forward to delving into the second book!
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
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:
Complicated