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erynlasbelin 's review for:
The Incandescent
by Emily Tesh
adventurous
reflective
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
What an absolute delight this book was. The "magic school, but what if we followed the adults?" vibes were ideal. I enjoyed the magic system - or rather systems - and the characters from different backgrounds whose strengths and experiences lay in different areas. I appreciated the discussions of class and how it determines what opportunities are open to someone. It really felt like Tesh when it delved into a sense of place, rootedness, belonging.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror, Cursing, Death, Toxic relationship, Violence, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Minor: Bullying, Child abuse, Child death, Gore, Panic attacks/disorders, Self harm, Sexual content, Blood, Medical content, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol, Pandemic/Epidemic