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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
why do all my childhood reads go full "protect nature" at some point
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Not as good as Wild Magic, but still solid. Daine is such a fun protagonist to follow and I love her magic.
For some reason I remember not liking this book the first time around, but having just reread it in my Tamora Pierce book marathon, I found that it was really incredible! The book takes place in the span of maybe a week or a little more, and is really action-packed but still amazingly detailed and sensitively written. The only thing I disliked (which I remember not being terribly fond of before) is the lack of Numair. Tkaa is still my favorite part of this book.
If I weren’t writing a review for every single book this year, this would definitely be one that I would skip. This is a clear transition book and I really don’t have much to say about it. I liked it; I didn’t love it. I never felt annoyed, bored, moved, or enthusiastic about this book. I listened to it while running errands and doing some cleaning and it was the perfect background.
Daine’s wolf pack family, who gave her a home when she was lost, has called for help. Their valley is being torn apart by loggers and hunters and will soon be destroyed. Daine vows to try, even though as a child, there is little that she can do. But there may be more at work in the valley than simple human greed. A group of the King’s Riders has also gone missing, and Daine soon finds the source of the treachery. Along the way, Daine discovers new powers with interesting side-effects. Despite her young age, she may be the only person who can set things right.
Daine is fourteen years old in this second installment, and like every teenager on the planet, she thinks that she knows everything. She’s opinionated and quick to judge. But this passion of conviction also gives her the strength to stand up and make a plea for the valley, in the face of ridicule (which is the most satisfying part of this book). Every time Daine lets her preconceived notions blind her, there is someone there to force her to reconsider. And for all of Daine’s stubbornness, she listens.
Daine spends the vast majority of this book cut off from all of the human characters that I grew to love in Wild Magic, with a cast of animal friends. Although I really love the conflict that arises from Daine’s involvement with the animals (exposure to her magic makes them more and more intelligent and human-like), I just don’t find them as interesting as the human characters. I really missed Numair, Alanna, Onua, and the others. I also really hope that Daine finally learns the identity of her father in the next book. She has received many clues, and I feel that it would be unrealistic for her to take very much longer to figure it out.
I really like the direction that this story seems to be taking, with assumed enemies becoming allies and the world proving to be more grey and complicated than Daine realized. I think that realizing that you don’t know a damn thing is an essential part of becoming an adult, and I can’t wait for Daine to get there.
Perfect Musical Pairing
The Cranberries – Put Me Down
Daine is a mediator, a bridge between the races. But as a young and inexperienced girl with a magical gift that few believe even exists, she faces a lot of obstacles. This song makes me think of Daine fulfilling her destiny and leading the world to a better place.
Daine’s wolf pack family, who gave her a home when she was lost, has called for help. Their valley is being torn apart by loggers and hunters and will soon be destroyed. Daine vows to try, even though as a child, there is little that she can do. But there may be more at work in the valley than simple human greed. A group of the King’s Riders has also gone missing, and Daine soon finds the source of the treachery. Along the way, Daine discovers new powers with interesting side-effects. Despite her young age, she may be the only person who can set things right.
Daine is fourteen years old in this second installment, and like every teenager on the planet, she thinks that she knows everything. She’s opinionated and quick to judge. But this passion of conviction also gives her the strength to stand up and make a plea for the valley, in the face of ridicule (which is the most satisfying part of this book). Every time Daine lets her preconceived notions blind her, there is someone there to force her to reconsider. And for all of Daine’s stubbornness, she listens.
Daine spends the vast majority of this book cut off from all of the human characters that I grew to love in Wild Magic, with a cast of animal friends. Although I really love the conflict that arises from Daine’s involvement with the animals (exposure to her magic makes them more and more intelligent and human-like), I just don’t find them as interesting as the human characters. I really missed Numair, Alanna, Onua, and the others. I also really hope that Daine finally learns the identity of her father in the next book. She has received many clues, and I feel that it would be unrealistic for her to take very much longer to figure it out.
I really like the direction that this story seems to be taking, with assumed enemies becoming allies and the world proving to be more grey and complicated than Daine realized. I think that realizing that you don’t know a damn thing is an essential part of becoming an adult, and I can’t wait for Daine to get there.
Perfect Musical Pairing
The Cranberries – Put Me Down
Daine is a mediator, a bridge between the races. But as a young and inexperienced girl with a magical gift that few believe even exists, she faces a lot of obstacles. This song makes me think of Daine fulfilling her destiny and leading the world to a better place.
Take a peak into Daine's past and see how she's grown.
adventurous
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:
No
Liked
*Daine's ability to speak and transform into animals
*She had to build up her ability, it didn't just happen
*Animal povs
*All the different creatures
Disliked
*The climax ended really quickly
*Daine's ability to speak and transform into animals
*She had to build up her ability, it didn't just happen
*Animal povs
*All the different creatures
Disliked
*The climax ended really quickly
I liked seeing Diane more independent in this book, experimenting with her wild magic more.