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304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534465787
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 20 April 2021
Description
A plucky orphan girl stumbles into a conflict centuries in the making in this thrilling middle grade fantasy about unexpected heroes, the power of friendship, and one boisterous enchanted sword. Twelve-year-old Lark is determined to escape her squ...
Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 23%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 29% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, ClassismModerate
Chronic illness, Death of parent, GaslightingMinor
Confinement, Violence, Injury/Injury detail
304 pages • first pub 2021 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781534465787
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication date: 20 April 2021
Description
A plucky orphan girl stumbles into a conflict centuries in the making in this thrilling middle grade fantasy about unexpected heroes, the power of friendship, and one boisterous enchanted sword. Twelve-year-old Lark is determined to escape her squ...
Community Reviews Summary of 98 reviews
Moods
mysterious 42%
hopeful 34%
inspiring 23%
funny 15%
lighthearted 15%
tense 15%
challenging 7%
emotional 7%
Pace
medium 32%
slow 12%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 62% | Plot: 29% | Character: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 86% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 4%Loveable characters?
Yes: 80% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 4%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 76% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 9%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 47% | No: 36% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 5%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Child abuse, ClassismModerate
Chronic illness, Death of parent, GaslightingMinor
Confinement, Violence, Injury/Injury detail