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Blood at the Root by LaDarrion Williams
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
This book was magical! If I had the time and energy, I would’ve read it in one sitting. Three sittings were still good enough.
I chose the audiobook version, and the sound effects combined with the narrator's performance really enhanced the experience. It made the book even more engaging.
There were moments where Malik frustrated me. He had a rough life, losing his mother at just seven and feeling neglected. He developed a strong brotherly bond with a boy from the orphanage, showing the love in his heart was definitely there. However, his constant anger was exhausting. He refused to listen and was quick to anger. From a character development perspective, I wish he had grown out of that.
I didn’t care for his love interest because something felt off about her.
Despite that, I really enjoyed the entire book.
I chose the audiobook version, and the sound effects combined with the narrator's performance really enhanced the experience. It made the book even more engaging.
There were moments where Malik frustrated me. He had a rough life, losing his mother at just seven and feeling neglected. He developed a strong brotherly bond with a boy from the orphanage, showing the love in his heart was definitely there. However, his constant anger was exhausting. He refused to listen and was quick to anger. From a character development perspective, I wish he had grown out of that.
I didn’t care for his love interest because something felt off about her.
Despite that, I really enjoyed the entire book.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death