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A review by nerdyher
The Crow by Alison Croggon
4.0
It took longer to read than I would’ve liked it too— it was emotionally heavy and ngl I had to take a break. But I liked it a lot more than the 2nd.
I’m constantly wondering if Hem is written a little too maturely for a 13ish year old boy, but he did experience character growth and definitely didn’t start out as mature as he ended.
I loved the setting and the themes of family and love and I loved that I was actually getting to witness the effects of war in a fantasy novel. I also love how the 2nd and 3rd books had little almost time marker like events so I was able to compare where Maerad was in her journey with where Hem was.
I can’t wait to read the final book. I’m sad it’s coming to an end, but it’s wrapping up nicely, and while certain parts feel a little drawn out or under-explained, overall the pacing is pretty good.
I’m constantly wondering if Hem is written a little too maturely for a 13ish year old boy, but he did experience character growth and definitely didn’t start out as mature as he ended.
I loved the setting and the themes of family and love and I loved that I was actually getting to witness the effects of war in a fantasy novel. I also love how the 2nd and 3rd books had little almost time marker like events so I was able to compare where Maerad was in her journey with where Hem was.
I can’t wait to read the final book. I’m sad it’s coming to an end, but it’s wrapping up nicely, and while certain parts feel a little drawn out or under-explained, overall the pacing is pretty good.