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4.03 AVERAGE
4.03 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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:
Yes
4.5 - Reading the original Graceling Realm trilogy over the past year was a salve for the soul. Cashore's writing is both beautiful and story-driven all at once, where many authors only do one or the other. Winterkeep is no exception. But where the first three books were intimate accounts of a single character's POV, Winterkeep is a sprawling gut punch that dives deep into political intrigue and doesn't shy away from anger.
Though it took me a few chapters to settle in, once Lovisa's POV was added, it was near-impossible to put down. Her hurts were my hurts (many of which hit a little too close to home), her joys my joys. I adored the various romances that flourished amidst so much strife, the new animal friends, and Giddon & Hava's friendly banter that had me falling off my chair laughing. Actually, many a moment had me struggling to contain my giggles late at night - Cashore a master at balancing the high stakes and gentle moments.
With twist & turns you'll never see coming, I can only hope Winterkeep is the beginning of so much more - a necessary expansion amidst the boon of YA authors revisiting older worlds. Oh, and did I mention it's magnificently queer?
Though it took me a few chapters to settle in, once Lovisa's POV was added, it was near-impossible to put down. Her hurts were my hurts (many of which hit a little too close to home), her joys my joys. I adored the various romances that flourished amidst so much strife, the new animal friends, and Giddon & Hava's friendly banter that had me falling off my chair laughing. Actually, many a moment had me struggling to contain my giggles late at night - Cashore a master at balancing the high stakes and gentle moments.
With twist & turns you'll never see coming, I can only hope Winterkeep is the beginning of so much more - a necessary expansion amidst the boon of YA authors revisiting older worlds. Oh, and did I mention it's magnificently queer?
I appreciate how with each Graceling novel, the world expands just a little more and the political and character landscapes become more intricately connected. Old friends get happy endings and new friends get to begin their stories.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I think this miiiiight be my favorite in the realm!! The queen of monsea goes to visit winterkeep and falls off her boat upon arrival, but she is saved by a few sea creatures. While in winterkeep, Lovisa is snooping on her parents, her parents are fighting over zilifum, and fox is also getting involved!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
N/A
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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:
No
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes