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plagued_monster's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: War
sofiadanielle's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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
4.25
Picked up this book at B&N on a complete whim; haven’t heard about it previously, but the promise of a mix of Avatar:TLA and Pokemon was certainly interesting enough!
Here to say I wasn’t disappointed. The story certainly fulfilled its promise of the shows it said it would invoke. The world build was pretty phenomenal to me, and my interest was invested in the characters. It was interesting to see pieces of real-life cultures (from Korea, China, Japan and the Philippines) get woven into the characters written. It was cool to get to see a Pinoy lead in a fantasy world, too! This novel was entrancing and had me in tears twice; so, certainly emotional, too.
The only quip I have, hence the rating not being higher, being that the beginning was a bit slow. I had a bit of a hard time figuring out the time period, as well (if the story took place in some time modern, or maybe a couple centuries ago, before industrialization, etc.) The balance between four (sometimes five) POVs was good, but I agree with the reviews that stated that there were pieces of each character’s backstory missing as you read. I don’t fault Krueger for the lack of back story, I suppose, but I do hope a second book follows and gives the reader a more in depth look to these characters!
I do also want to add, the LGBT+ characters/story line was so refreshing and felt so unforced. Krueger was also unafraid to regard colonialism and its many sides, both as the colonizer and as the colonized, and the intricate feelings it can invoke in someone trying to move past all that.. Really commend Krueger for how he treated those characters and themes!
Here to say I wasn’t disappointed. The story certainly fulfilled its promise of the shows it said it would invoke. The world build was pretty phenomenal to me, and my interest was invested in the characters. It was interesting to see pieces of real-life cultures (from Korea, China, Japan and the Philippines) get woven into the characters written. It was cool to get to see a Pinoy lead in a fantasy world, too! This novel was entrancing and had me in tears twice; so, certainly emotional, too.
The only quip I have, hence the rating not being higher, being that the beginning was a bit slow. I had a bit of a hard time figuring out the time period, as well (if the story took place in some time modern, or maybe a couple centuries ago, before industrialization, etc.) The balance between four (sometimes five) POVs was good, but I agree with the reviews that stated that there were pieces of each character’s backstory missing as you read. I don’t fault Krueger for the lack of back story, I suppose, but I do hope a second book follows and gives the reader a more in depth look to these characters!
I do also want to add, the LGBT+ characters/story line was so refreshing and felt so unforced. Krueger was also unafraid to regard colonialism and its many sides, both as the colonizer and as the colonized, and the intricate feelings it can invoke in someone trying to move past all that.. Really commend Krueger for how he treated those characters and themes!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, War, Murder, Violence, Blood, and Suicidal thoughts
ayhuz's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
reflective
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
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death
Moderate: Racial slurs, Animal cruelty, War, Xenophobia, Religious bigotry, and Violence
Minor: Genocide
scottie_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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
4.0
I picked this book up at the store because it was advertised as an Avatar: The Last Air Bender meets Pokémon fantasy adventure. I got the Avatar magic system inspiration but I didn’t get any of the Pokémon.
If you pick this book up here are some things to expect.
1. Pacing: I’m surprised that this book got a medium paced rating. If it is considered medium paced it is on the slower end of the spectrum for medium.
2. Multi POV: expect to jump to a different character’s POV each chapter.
3. LGBTQIA representation
4. Detail dense
5. Interesting setting, characters. and magic system
If you pick this book up here are some things to expect.
1. Pacing: I’m surprised that this book got a medium paced rating. If it is considered medium paced it is on the slower end of the spectrum for medium.
2. Multi POV: expect to jump to a different character’s POV each chapter.
3. LGBTQIA representation
4. Detail dense
5. Interesting setting, characters. and magic system
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, War, Death of parent, and Colonisation
Moderate: Racial slurs and Alcohol
discworldwitch's review
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A fantastic read with some very interesting themes exploring imperialism and colonialism, all in a riveting fantasy setting. Knocked down to 4.5 stars only because of technical issues, some of the writing /story structure didn’t really work for me.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Racial slurs, War, Violence, Death, and Death of parent
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts and Colonisation
Minor: Grief
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