Reviews with content warning for Racism - Children of Blood and Bone: Seer Edition

This is a book that I've been putting off since getting it. There was so much hype that I was scared and that I would not enjoy it. I'm so happy that I finally got myself to sit down and read. It is such a good book that I ended up binge reading it in one sitting.

The plot and characters are really well done that they end up blending together to support the progression of both plot and character growth. This also means that is there a bit going on but it doesn't feel overwhelming or chaotic, but instead very balanced.
By the end of this book I am glad that I already have the sequel. The main story thread for this book is neatly tied and leads directly into what looks to be the main issue for the next book.

If you have been wary of this book because of the hype, I recommend you give it a go. YA fantasy lovers are going to enjoy this magical world and all the lore it gives us. It has an amazing balance of character and plot driven moments that it feels like there is something for everyone.

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sofiefarmer's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional reflective 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? No

5.0

This is one of the most masterfully built YA fantasies I have ever read. I LOVED the incorporation of West African mythology and language. The magic system was super cool. The characters were so complex and fascinating. Overall, it is a super great read.

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danicampbell0506's review against another edition

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adventurous dark slow-paced

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

1.0

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jeminnycricket's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging dark hopeful fast-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

5.0

Outstanding book, absolutely loved it

Magical and interesting world building, solid story line, and a great finish which wrapped up this book but left a great base for the next one.

Some pretty intense themes going on, but it felt like they were handled with care and respect

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beldaran1224's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful fast-paced

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

3.25

This was a fun read with an engaging premise...but it wasn't as good as the hype led me to believe.

One issue I had is the pacing of the book - the characters visit multiple locations and little effort is made to create a transition from one to the next. A chapter will end with them in place A, and the next chapter will start with them in place B, with a single sentence further down the page indicating how much time has passed. This is a particular issue because there is a clear countdown/timer to the quest, and the lack of transition and sense of time passing leeches some of the tension from the narrative.

The characters were interesting, but the prince

waffles back and forth between the good guy and the bad guy

and it just gets old by the end.

All of that said, it really was a fun read, and I enjoyed the lore & magic that we see. I will be reading the sequel.

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mlphipps1991's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

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