A review by kassidyscatalogue
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous emotional mysterious 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

Wow.  I think this has to be my favorite book of the year.  

I've always loved the story of King Arthur, Merlin, and the round table, but this is such a fun and creative take on the legend.  Deonn modernized Arthur in such a unique way and really made me care about the characters and what was going to happen to them.

I was really impressed with Bree's story of grief and ancestral trauma that she fights through to become such a strong main character.  The way Deonn sprinkles in the history of the slaves and the treatment of black people in today's society was really eye opening to me and even added to what Bree has to go through while also just trying to survive classes and her own family issues.

I also appreciated how casual Deonn integrated lgbtq+ individuals.  Greer was definitely one of my favorite characters with how supportive they were of Bree and defiant of anyone who tried to slander them for being different.

I can't wait to read the next book and find out how the story continues with Sel, Nick, and Bree.
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