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elisanisly's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Practically speaking, this is not a very well written book. However, I do really really like the world and the idea, so I still enjoyed reading it a lot. My issues with the writing may just have to do with not being the target audience (kids), but it read kind of like the author was imagining it in movie form and I don’t think it translated well. I liked the creative creatures and the different ways the girls related to nature/magic— it was also great that there was a marginal amount of representation through Adriane being Indigenous, however I do think it leaned slightly towards tropes about natives that are probably not ideal (though I actually have no clue if the author is native so that is another thing to consider)
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Cultural appropriation
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