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this is one of the most comforting books i’ve ever read. i’ve never read a book like this — i’ve never read with such a peace of mind. it made me feel like i was surrounded by blankets and my favorite fruits while i was reading. i adore this book.
there’s not much main characters that are my favorite characters but alyrra/thorn stole my heart with her kindness and empathy and compassion and authenticity and —
oops. (ALTHOUGH: the red hawk is #2. i would’ve loved to see more of him and explore his backstory, but i’m content with the significant scenes we had with him. also, lowkey shipped him and thorn at some points BUT.)
i know some people might complain that the main conflict was solved too quickly, but i’m not complaining. this reminded me of my favorite cartoon, steven universe, where steven frequently befriends beings that want to do him/ people he care about harm. if it weren’t for thorn’s kindness, i don’t think i would’ve been as okay with how it’s been solved as i would’ve normally been. but i’m good with how it was solved because not a lot of stories do what this story does. (if you want specifics, many stories involve solving the conflict through combat and butting heads. this story convinced the main protagonist and antagonist to confront each other’s side and why they’re doing what they’re doing. by showing each other their side, that opened the door for compassion, and that’s what ultimately saves the day. not swords or a big battle. and that’s one of the many reasons why i adore this book so much.)
i REALLY wish there was a sequel because i would love to see more of these wonderful characters and their relationships and how they’re faring, but there’s a companion novel coming out with rae (i read her short story “the bone knife” and i already ADORE her) so i’m not complaining :)
i would love to reread this book in the future & i’m sure this is one of my favorite books i’ve ever read.
there’s not much main characters that are my favorite characters but alyrra/thorn stole my heart with her kindness and empathy and compassion and authenticity and —
oops. (ALTHOUGH: the red hawk is #2. i would’ve loved to see more of him and explore his backstory, but i’m content with the significant scenes we had with him. also, lowkey shipped him and thorn at some points BUT.)
i know some people might complain that the main conflict was solved too quickly, but i’m not complaining. this reminded me of my favorite cartoon, steven universe, where steven frequently befriends beings that want to do him/ people he care about harm. if it weren’t for thorn’s kindness, i don’t think i would’ve been as okay with how it’s been solved as i would’ve normally been. but i’m good with how it was solved because not a lot of stories do what this story does. (if you want specifics, many stories involve solving the conflict through combat and butting heads. this story convinced the main protagonist and antagonist to confront each other’s side and why they’re doing what they’re doing. by showing each other their side, that opened the door for compassion, and that’s what ultimately saves the day. not swords or a big battle. and that’s one of the many reasons why i adore this book so much.)
i REALLY wish there was a sequel because i would love to see more of these wonderful characters and their relationships and how they’re faring, but there’s a companion novel coming out with rae (i read her short story “the bone knife” and i already ADORE her) so i’m not complaining :)
i would love to reread this book in the future & i’m sure this is one of my favorite books i’ve ever read.