A review by geminireader
The Gifts That Bind Us by Caroline O'Donoghue

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This is easily one of the most creative and truly fun series I’ve read. It is not a light-hearted series - in fact, this particular book covered many grim and triggering topics. But the book still remains so whimsical and interesting, even if it does trudge into dark territory. I have endless praise for the author. I never know exactly where this series will go and the threads of the magical elements and problems alongside common teenage problems is woven so beautifully together to create a truly excellent young adult novel. I did take off a star only because some parts felt a bit rushed and some problems get solved a little too conveniently. I think this is aligned with the nature of the world and the series but still, can be a bit of a downfall when book-long problems are solved within a page. Regardless, if I convince you to give this series a go: I am a paper book only reader, and I have purchased the third book in hardcover just so I can read it. That’s how much I love this series and how much I want to know what happens! 
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