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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
adventurous
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Rebel Skies is a tremendously unique book described for fans of Studio Ghibli. Following a young servant girl whisked into a world of Shikigami and politics, there’s plenty of intrigue and fun world building to keep you hooked.
There were times where I felt as if the characters fell flat and one-dimensional. It really is a book to help transition from Middle Grade to Young Adult!
There were times where I felt as if the characters fell flat and one-dimensional. It really is a book to help transition from Middle Grade to Young Adult!
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Loveable characters:
Yes
I loved how much the ofuda and shikigami reminded me of one of my all time favorite movies 'Kubo and the Two Strings'. And this reminded me a lot of the world of Mortal Engines (a little less steampunk though) and for some reason Star Wars. I'll admit it was really weird for me to discover that Kurara is a shikigami (note that this is a spoiler so do not search up what shikigami is if you haven't read the book) (once you read the book you will know). And I liked how she was plucky and stood up a bit too foolishly for Akame and other shikigami because that's what was right. Sayo is also one of my fav characters. It was an enjoyable read but I only give 5 stars to something that I would reread again for sure. For anyone who liked this, I would suggest [b:Cogheart|29939780|Cogheart (The Cogheart Adventures, #1)|Peter Bunzl|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1493721471l/29939780._SY75_.jpg|50330331] and [b:Malamander|43132607|Malamander (The Legends of Eerie-on-Sea, #1)|Thomas Taylor|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1546787692l/43132607._SY75_.jpg|66935969].
Spoiler
And like the fortune teller I am, I somehow knew that Rei is Tomoe's father with no hesitation and I still love Tomoe for being so...Tomoe.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
things i liked:
- the atmosphere was STUNNING. I've seen sky cities and such before but alongside the magic system it felt so fresh and magical and i want to know more about it so badly.
- the magic system. It wasn't super complicated but it was unique and made for some amazing scenes to imagine. I almost wish i got to see more of it throughout the book
- kurara, i'll admit i don't think she developed much throughout the book but i really liked her regardless. I can't really explain it but she just wormed her way into my heart
things i didn't like
- the overall plot, it wasn't *bad* but it felt like a straight line? It was Point A to Point B with absolutely no side plot. I feel like there were no real obstacles for the cast to overcome, no ups and downs. I will admit the ending left me curious though
- also despite loving the atmosphere of the world i feel like i barely got to see it? we got 3 main settings and i feel like I didn't get to see much of it? Especially up in the sky.
- also just a nitpick but i feel like the little "one girl against an empire" thats on the cover doesn't fit this book, maybe it fits the overall series but i dont see that in this book specifically
- the atmosphere was STUNNING. I've seen sky cities and such before but alongside the magic system it felt so fresh and magical and i want to know more about it so badly.
- the magic system. It wasn't super complicated but it was unique and made for some amazing scenes to imagine. I almost wish i got to see more of it throughout the book
- kurara, i'll admit i don't think she developed much throughout the book but i really liked her regardless. I can't really explain it but she just wormed her way into my heart
things i didn't like
- the overall plot, it wasn't *bad* but it felt like a straight line? It was Point A to Point B with absolutely no side plot. I feel like there were no real obstacles for the cast to overcome, no ups and downs. I will admit the ending left me curious though
- also despite loving the atmosphere of the world i feel like i barely got to see it? we got 3 main settings and i feel like I didn't get to see much of it? Especially up in the sky.
- also just a nitpick but i feel like the little "one girl against an empire" thats on the cover doesn't fit this book, maybe it fits the overall series but i dont see that in this book specifically