A review by sanjana214
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious tense medium-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

5.0

I loved this book from start to finish for a number of reasons. For one, the characters. I was instantly captivated by the unique and diverse cast in this book. They were all well fleshed-out and even minor characters were afforded development, while major characters, especially Bree and Sel, had nonlinear and very realistic growth throughout the story. I also absolutely loved the worldbuilding and lore created by the author. It was unique and creative, and it kept me enthralled throughout. The addressing of grief, racism, and other issues throughout the book was also very eye-opening, and the themes of Black identity were prevalent and strong, which is something that will stick with me for a long time after reading this. Finally, I adored the way the plot details all came together in the end to create an amazing plot twist and set up an apprehensive cliffhanger leading into the sequel, which I cannot wait to read.