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lizshayne 's review for:
Silver Phoenix
by Cindy Pon
This was another book recommended by Robin McKinley, who tends to post YA fantasy that she likes on her blog.
I enjoyed this story, albeit more as a cultural experience than in terms of plot. I found the idea of a fantasy novel that is not indebted to the European middle ages to be a worthwhile endeavor and Pon's portrayal of her mythologies and history as they went into creating this story was the best part for me.
I found the characters to be a bit flat, and also found myself extremely annoyed at the main character for being handed the idiot ball and doing something that appeared to me to be completely out of character in the name of plot tension. But that happens every so often.
Definitely a worthwhile read and I look forward to seeing what else Pon can do with this world she has adopted.
I enjoyed this story, albeit more as a cultural experience than in terms of plot. I found the idea of a fantasy novel that is not indebted to the European middle ages to be a worthwhile endeavor and Pon's portrayal of her mythologies and history as they went into creating this story was the best part for me.
I found the characters to be a bit flat, and also found myself extremely annoyed at the main character for being handed the idiot ball and doing something that appeared to me to be completely out of character in the name of plot tension. But that happens every so often.
Definitely a worthwhile read and I look forward to seeing what else Pon can do with this world she has adopted.