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The First Girl Child by Amy Harmon

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robbishreads's review

4.0

A single-volume fantasy that spins its own Norse-inspired legend that finds its deepest roots in the parents among its readers. When the island kingdom of Saylok is cursed by a mistreated woman to have no more girl children, secrets pile on secrets and the blood runes run deep as a nation already burdened with a harsh climate and many enemies comes to terms with its ruining and its salvation by the hands of a boy secluded in the temple and a girl stolen from her mother.

julie_hatch's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional sad tense slow-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

5.0

girlwiththebookshelf's review against another edition

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4.5

Flew through this! I thought I would be overwhelmed with all the characters and Norse mythology, but I had no issues. I'm really picky about the romance in my books, but I really loved the way it was done in this one! I'm really excited to dive into The Second Blind Son and hopefully end the year on a high note

sgarcia21's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.5

itsallaboutbooksandmacarons's review

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adventurous dark emotional inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective slow-paced

4.25

I always start my reading year with an Amy Harmon book, so I was excited to dive into this one. I did struggle a bit with the audiobook at first because there were many names and characters to keep track of. However, once I focused on the main ones, the story became much easier to follow.

The premise of a society where daughters are forbidden was captivating, and as the plot unfolded, I was hooked. The way everything unraveled and the truth came to light by the end was both satisfying and thought-provoking.

Although fantasy isn’t typically my go-to genre, I’m glad I stepped out of my comfort zone for this one. Amy Harmon’s writing shines in any genre, and it was a great way to start my year of reading.