A review by abibaker_4
Midwinterblood by Marcus Sedgwick

lighthearted mysterious reflective fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

I read this book in one day. One sitting!! Granted I had to read it as I’m teaching it next term but i was gripped. The non-chronological telling, the links across centuries, the two characters being such a strong thread throughout yet the initial premise being compelling. It is aimed at Year 8’s so I think that at times it was under developed (the end was abrupt and the catalyst for the story made sense but didn’t have the most satisfying conclusion). But I thoroughly enjoyed this easy and pensive read. It made me think about love, in all its forms, and also about life and how we lead it