A review by nytephoenyx
Gathering Blue by Lois Lowry

reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I liked Gathering Blue quite a bit. It wasn’t a perfect book - it ended abruptly and Kira’s childlike naïvety wore on me… but it was generally an engaging tale that highlighted the worst parts of humanity even in a deceptively uncomplex society. I liked the gifts and how they wove together, and more than anything, I just want to know more.

I’ve learned that Lois Lowry likes to do that, though. Leave the opening up to imagination.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Ableism, Death of parent, and Kidnapping

Moderate: Death, Murder, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Animal death

While there’s some less-than desirable terminology used at times, Gathering Blue strongly challenges ableism. There are a few members of the disability community featured prominently and positively in Gathering Blue, including the protagonist.