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hu_ho's review
4.0
This book was an absolute delight for my inner little gay Tomb Raider enthusiast. I loved the blended elements of adventure, puzzles, and rich queer history. Overall, a must-read for any Queer seeking a thrilling adventure with a thoughtful nod to LGBTQ+ history.
smdavis1495's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
antkluts's review
adventurous
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
20sidedbi's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? It's complicated
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Grief, Homophobia, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
Minor: Sexual content and Toxic relationship
msouders's review
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
drakoulis's review
5.0
Lev A.C. Rosen delivers another unapologetically queer book in which he entertains stereotypes, roasts ignorant and malicious people and poses all the difficult questions!
Lion's Legacy follows Tennessee Russo, reuniting with his father, a famous TV archaeologist/adventurer with whom he used to spend his holidays until they had a fallout over his methods. The prize dangled over his head is too lucrative to say no: the Rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes, an Ancient Greek military unit composed exclusively by gay lovers.
In an Indiana Jones-esque journey, Ten will find a cute boy, deal with his real feelings for his father, understand that for some questions there isn't a clear "good" and "bad" answer, fight to protect the often distorted and forgotten queer history from erasure, and embark us in an adventurous reminder of gay presence all the way back to the antiquity.
An enjoyable and important book for all queer readers, the start of Ten's adventures will leave you eager for the next book of the series!
Edit: Out now!
Thank you NetGalley and Union Square Co.for the ARC!
Lion's Legacy follows Tennessee Russo, reuniting with his father, a famous TV archaeologist/adventurer with whom he used to spend his holidays until they had a fallout over his methods. The prize dangled over his head is too lucrative to say no: the Rings of the Sacred Band of Thebes, an Ancient Greek military unit composed exclusively by gay lovers.
In an Indiana Jones-esque journey, Ten will find a cute boy, deal with his real feelings for his father, understand that for some questions there isn't a clear "good" and "bad" answer, fight to protect the often distorted and forgotten queer history from erasure, and embark us in an adventurous reminder of gay presence all the way back to the antiquity.
An enjoyable and important book for all queer readers, the start of Ten's adventures will leave you eager for the next book of the series!
Edit: Out now!
Thank you NetGalley and Union Square Co.for the ARC!
dilayra's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
spaceykate's review
a YA novel blending magical realism with a focal point on character development / internal turmoil. it read like a debut - besides the YA narrative voice, could use some tweaking to make it a stronger piece. definitely reminded me a lot of the Thieves' Gambit in the sense that both seemed very cinematic and made for a book to tv/movie deal. while I enjoyed the concept, the cadence of the writing felt a little slow to me. worth a read for YA lovers!