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The Girl King by Mimi Yu
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
- 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
4.5
The characters in this book were so vivid, and all of their choices felt justified. I went into this book with lowered expectations because it's been a while since I read any good YA fantasy, but I was surprised by the reasonable manner in which characters solved their problems and rationalized thier decisions.
I especially loved Minyi and Nasan's characters, and it's not often that you see characters who aren't the villains being critical of the main character. This book also doesn't shy away from serious topics such as colonization, forced assimilation, and the pressures of growing up in a royal family. The setting was well-described and compelling. Overall really well put together, and I'm looking forward to the next book (though I'm a bit sour this book left off where it did).
I especially loved Minyi and Nasan's characters, and it's not often that you see characters who aren't the villains being critical of the main character. This book also doesn't shy away from serious topics such as colonization, forced assimilation, and the pressures of growing up in a royal family. The setting was well-described and compelling. Overall really well put together, and I'm looking forward to the next book (though I'm a bit sour this book left off where it did).