What the community thinks
summary of 27 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Racism (4 reviewers), Police brutality (3 reviewers), Death of parent (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moderate
Bullying (4 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Hate crime (2 reviewers), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Animal death (1 reviewer), Gun violence (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Minor
Blood (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moods
mysterious 66%
emotional 61%
hopeful 50%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
reflective 38%
inspiring 27%
tense 27%
informative 22%
sad 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating
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"A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book "--Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation
Debut author Eden Royce arrives with a wondrous story of love, bravery, friendship, and family, filled to the brim with magic great and small.
It's 1963, and things are changing for Jezebel Turner. Her beloved grandmother has just passed away. The local police deputy won't stop harassing her family. With school integration arriving in South Carolina, Jez and her twin brother, Jay, are about to begin the school year with a bunch of new kids. But the biggest change comes when Jez and Jay turn eleven-- and their uncle, Doc, tells them he's going to train them in rootwork.
Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations--especially the curious potions and powders Doc and Gran would make for the people on their island. But Jez soon finds out that her family's true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs...and not a moment too soon. Because when evil both natural and supernatural comes to show itself in town, it's going to take every bit of the magic she has inside her to see her through.
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"A poignant, necessary entry into the children's literary canon, Root Magic brings to life the history and culture of Gullah people while highlighting the timeless plight of Black Americans. Add in a fun, magical adventure and you get everything I want in a book "--Justina Ireland, New York Times bestselling author of Dread Nation
Debut author Eden Royce arrives with a wondrous story of love, bravery, friendship, and family, filled to the brim with magic great and small.
It's 1963, and things are changing for Jezebel Turner. Her beloved grandmother has just passed away. The local police deputy won't stop harassing her family. With school integration arriving in South Carolina, Jez and her twin brother, Jay, are about to begin the school year with a bunch of new kids. But the biggest change comes when Jez and Jay turn eleven-- and their uncle, Doc, tells them he's going to train them in rootwork.
Jez and Jay have always been fascinated by the African American folk magic that has been the legacy of their family for generations--especially the curious potions and powders Doc and Gran would make for the people on their island. But Jez soon finds out that her family's true power goes far beyond small charms and elixirs...and not a moment too soon. Because when evil both natural and supernatural comes to show itself in town, it's going to take every bit of the magic she has inside her to see her through.
What the community thinks
summary of 27 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
Graphic
Racism (4 reviewers), Police brutality (3 reviewers), Death of parent (2 reviewers), Bullying (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Hate crime (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Moderate
Bullying (4 reviewers), Death (2 reviewers), Hate crime (2 reviewers), Animal cruelty (1 reviewer), Animal death (1 reviewer), Gun violence (1 reviewer), Racism (1 reviewer), Violence (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), Police brutality (1 reviewer), and Grief (1 reviewer)Minor
Blood (1 reviewer), Death of parent (1 reviewer), and Murder (1 reviewer)Moods
mysterious 66%
emotional 61%
hopeful 50%
challenging 38%
dark 38%
reflective 38%
inspiring 27%
tense 27%
informative 22%
sad 22%
funny 16%
lighthearted 5%
Pace
fast 31%
slow 10%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 53% | Character: 23% | Plot: 23%Strong character development?
Yes: 85% | N/A: 7% | No: 7%Loveable characters?
Yes: 93% | No: 6%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 87% | No: 12%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 53% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 6% | N/A: 6%Average rating