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I loved this one! Aila is such a relatable main character, and I loved to see her grow as an individual and within her relationships. It was also amazing to read about all of the stunning zoo animals. I would LOVE to visit a zoo like this in real life.
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
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
This book follows Aila, the head phoenix keeper at a world renowned zoo whose phoenix breeding program as been defunct for years. However, after a tragic heist at a nearby zoo, must prove that her own derelict facilities are up to the task of helping save the critically endangered birds she's dedicated her whole life to. I really enjoyed this book. It is very reminiscent of TJ Klune's books and I would recommend it to fans of his.
I loved all the characters, particularly Aila, whose arc over the course of the story I really enjoyed, and I found her to be very easy to root for. Despite minimal world building, this story feels very lived in, and I could picture everything vividly. I particularly loved learning about all the different magical creatures. I also really enjoyed the romance subplot, though it only really starts to come into play around the 50% mark of the book, despite what the synopsis led me to believe.
This was an excellent cosy fantasy and one I would highly recommend!
I loved all the characters, particularly Aila, whose arc over the course of the story I really enjoyed, and I found her to be very easy to root for. Despite minimal world building, this story feels very lived in, and I could picture everything vividly. I particularly loved learning about all the different magical creatures. I also really enjoyed the romance subplot, though it only really starts to come into play around the 50% mark of the book, despite what the synopsis led me to believe.
This was an excellent cosy fantasy and one I would highly recommend!
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
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
informative
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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
If every description of the MC is how boring and lame and mean to kids and Oh So Sowcially Anxwious (but sooooo petite) she is and how you shouldn't pay attention to her at all eventually I'm going to agree with you.
OR
I'm a firm believer that the customer is never right and everybody who works in customer service should get to fistfight one (1) patron of their choosing every year but Aila is my one exception to this rule and I think, instead, that everyone should be allowed to kill her with hammers.
OR
I'm a firm believer that the customer is never right and everybody who works in customer service should get to fistfight one (1) patron of their choosing every year but Aila is my one exception to this rule and I think, instead, that everyone should be allowed to kill her with hammers.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
funny
lighthearted
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes