sicilyjoy 's review for:

Year of the Reaper by Makiia Lucier

5.0

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring mysterious reflective sad fast-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: Complicated

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This was such engaging YA Fantasy. It was actually written like YA but still a page turner for my middle age self. I loved the ghosts aspect because it helped explore the theme of grief around war and disease. In a way this is also historical fantasy as it deals with the horrors of the Black Plague too. There is also a lot of love in this book whether it's family or found love. Must read for young and old adults who like historical fic or fantasy or  a little ya/ new adult romance.  

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Terminal illness, Torture, Violence, Medical trauma