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304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536219562
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Description
Nancy Werlin's first story for middle-grade readers tackles and transcends traditional fantasy tropes: can a young woman gifted with magic learn to manage her powers--and claim her strength--without violence? Sylvie and her mother and grandmother...
Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
reflective 50%
emotional 41%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 34% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, MisogynyMinor
Abortion, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting
304 pages • first pub 2022 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9781536219562
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 22 March 2022
Description
Nancy Werlin's first story for middle-grade readers tackles and transcends traditional fantasy tropes: can a young woman gifted with magic learn to manage her powers--and claim her strength--without violence? Sylvie and her mother and grandmother...
Community Reviews Summary of 62 reviews
Moods
hopeful 54%
reflective 50%
emotional 41%
dark 20%
lighthearted 20%
challenging 16%
mysterious 16%
tense 12%
inspiring 4%
relaxing 4%
sad 4%
Pace
fast 40%
slow 11%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 56% | Character: 34% | Plot: 8%Strong character development?
Yes: 90% | No: 9%Loveable characters?
Yes: 81% | No: 9% | It's complicated: 9%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 80% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 5%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 77% | No: 11% | It's complicated: 11%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Rape, Toxic friendship, Adult/minor relationshipModerate
Emotional abuse, Religious bigotry, MisogynyMinor
Abortion, Toxic relationship, Gaslighting