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noodle_95 's review for:
Blazewrath Games
by Amparo Ortiz
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I would have DNF the book but since I had it for a challenge, I kept skimming the book. Before I make the pros and cons, I would like to state that this is YA and it might have been for perhaps the younger side of YA.
Pro:
1. Good representation (LGBTQIA+ and different cultures).
2. The description of the dragons.
Cons:
1. The characters did not do anything for me, especially Victoria <Spoiler> Her rudeness towards Lana and how she claims she is not as Puerto Rican as the rest of them because she hasn't visited her home. The assumption was pompous and her reasoning for being crass was due to a team member stating she would be a loser and family trauma. The apology comes literally at the end of the book, which is not as satisfying.
2. I don't know why the author had a fascination with describing the girls' hips which made me weirded out.
3. The villain's motive seemed very weak and truly made no sense in wanting to keep the games going.
4. I am sorry, but I saw no purpose with the game rules and did not see the purpose of a runner having fighting abilities. I did not fully understand or feel anything interesting.
Overall:
The book was probably meant for a younger audience of the YA target, so maybe it might resonant with others better.
Pro:
1. Good representation (LGBTQIA+ and different cultures).
2. The description of the dragons.
Cons:
1. The characters did not do anything for me, especially Victoria <Spoiler> Her rudeness towards Lana and how she claims she is not as Puerto Rican as the rest of them because she hasn't visited her home. The assumption was pompous and her reasoning for being crass was due to a team member stating she would be a loser and family trauma. The apology comes literally at the end of the book, which is not as satisfying.
2. I don't know why the author had a fascination with describing the girls' hips which made me weirded out.
3. The villain's motive seemed very weak and truly made no sense in wanting to keep the games going.
4. I am sorry, but I saw no purpose with the game rules and did not see the purpose of a runner having fighting abilities. I did not fully understand or feel anything interesting.
Overall:
The book was probably meant for a younger audience of the YA target, so maybe it might resonant with others better.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Bullying, Child abuse, Homophobia