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Legendborn
by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-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
Legendborn is an amazing book about grief, family, and community. It takes legends of old and gives them new life in a diverse, contemporary setting.
I loved this book. I loved Bree’s growth and how she came into her own through her grief. I love Alice and her strength of friendship. I love Nick and his unending loyalty. I even grew to love some unexpected characters. Bree creates a community for herself, and she does so in a way that feels authentic and caring.
The magic in the book was great. Bree’s experience as a Black girl in a mostly white setting was compelling and eye opening. There was just enough romance that I found it believable, but not so much that it overwhelmed the book. It’s definitely YA, but in a way where complexity isn’t given up in exchange for an easy story. There are twists, and difficult topics are broached well, but they’re done in a way that’s approachable and not too dark.
My only complaint is that the best ok takes place over so little time. I feel like the same story could have been told over months instead of weeks. I will definitely be reading Bloodmarked when it is released. 4.75 stars.
I loved this book. I loved Bree’s growth and how she came into her own through her grief. I love Alice and her strength of friendship. I love Nick and his unending loyalty. I even grew to love some unexpected characters. Bree creates a community for herself, and she does so in a way that feels authentic and caring.
The magic in the book was great. Bree’s experience as a Black girl in a mostly white setting was compelling and eye opening. There was just enough romance that I found it believable, but not so much that it overwhelmed the book. It’s definitely YA, but in a way where complexity isn’t given up in exchange for an easy story. There are twists, and difficult topics are broached well, but they’re done in a way that’s approachable and not too dark.
My only complaint is that the best ok takes place over so little time. I feel like the same story could have been told over months instead of weeks. I will definitely be reading Bloodmarked when it is released. 4.75 stars.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Death, Panic attacks/disorders, Slavery, War
Minor: Sexual violence