A review by manonastrid
Murtagh by Christopher Paolini

adventurous challenging dark reflective sad 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

5.0

This is definitely upper YA. The themes are on the heavy side. That being said, Murtagh grows so much in this book, I felt deeply for him and Thorne, their mental battles are some of the best written I've ever read. Both of them have different struggles born from the same experiences. I would highly recommend teens who have parents living with mental health diseases read this. It is possible to rise above and survive. 
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