A review by boba_n_books
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

The hype is warranted—this book is incredible. 

I went into it believing it was just a book about a girl who goes to a school and finds a secret society. While that is part of the premise, this book is so much more than that. Its central focus is on grief, generational trauma, and choosing to overcome the odds. 

Bree is an extremely self-aware main character who grows exponentially as she navigates being on a college campus and discovering more about her ancestry and her abilities. I’m excited to see where her character goes in the next book. 

In short, don’t put it off—READ THIS BOOK. If you’re a fan of fantasy, dark academia, mythology, or just have good taste; this book is for you. 

My favorite part of the book was learning about how the Order and Rootcraft intertwined. The author was so intentional about each character’s lineage, but seeing Bree learn about her ancestors’ Bloodcraft. I also appreciated that the author didn’t let everyone immediately trust Bree as King. The chosen one trope can sometimes come off as improbable, but the way she wrote it made perfect sense. However, the characters making racist comments about Bree being a leader made me more than a little frustrated… but I know that’s likely how many people would react.
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