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240 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553535310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 10 April 2018
Description
A beautifully written story of friendship, discovery, myths, and magic that the London Times called reminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman. Legends say that the island of Joya was once a place where songbirds sang in...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,470 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
emotional 40%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 7%
reflective 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, GriefModerate
Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Murder, Vomit
240 pages • first pub 2016 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780553535310
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Yearling Books
Publication date: 10 April 2018
Description
A beautifully written story of friendship, discovery, myths, and magic that the London Times called reminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman. Legends say that the island of Joya was once a place where songbirds sang in...
Community Reviews Summary of 2,470 reviews
Moods
mysterious 56%
emotional 40%
hopeful 24%
sad 24%
inspiring 22%
tense 20%
dark 19%
lighthearted 11%
challenging 7%
reflective 5%
funny 2%
relaxing 2%
Pace
medium 35%
slow 6%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 48% | Plot: 38% | Character: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 53% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | No: 12% | It's complicated: 11% | N/A: 1%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 54% | No: 27% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
No: 52% | Yes: 22% | It's complicated: 19% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Death, Blood, GriefModerate
Child death, Injury/Injury detail, Death of parentMinor
Animal death, Murder, Vomit