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patchy_at_best's review against another edition
challenging
dark
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Gore, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Child abuse, Domestic abuse, Physical abuse, Violence, Death of parent, and War
taleofabibliophile's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Grief, and Murder
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Gore, Blood, Death of parent, and Abandonment
Minor: Animal cruelty, Gun violence, Physical abuse, Vomit, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, and War
katiemack's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.25
I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I appreciate middle-grade writers who don't shy away from some of the more horrific elements of fantasy. This would be great for kids reading at the grade 6-8 reading level who want something that will challenge, excite, and scare them--I was definitely creeped out and horrified (in a good way) for much of this book.
Kenny has a lush way of writing his characters and his settings, so pick this up if you're looking for something like that. This is also another read that would be perfect for Spooky Season!
I appreciate middle-grade writers who don't shy away from some of the more horrific elements of fantasy. This would be great for kids reading at the grade 6-8 reading level who want something that will challenge, excite, and scare them--I was definitely creeped out and horrified (in a good way) for much of this book.
Kenny has a lush way of writing his characters and his settings, so pick this up if you're looking for something like that. This is also another read that would be perfect for Spooky Season!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, and Blood
Minor: Death of parent
caoimhe9876's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Gore, Blood, Grief, Cannibalism, and Death of parent