A review by coyeyes
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous dark hopeful mysterious reflective tense fast-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? It's complicated

4.75

I have a rule that I can only rate a book 5 stars if it stirs up enough emotion to get some tears flowing, so I can only give this 4.75 stars. With that being said, Legendborn is DEFINITELY one of the best fantasy experiences I've had in a long time. 

It was so good, in fact, that I got dressed to go purchase Bloodmarked only to find out it hasn't been released yet. Safe to say I made the fastest pre-order of my life today, lol.

Legendborn was a beautiful exploration of grief, the African-American experience, and a unique twist on the ancestral magic practiced in some of our communities. November 8th, 2022 can't come soon enough!