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The Phoenix Keeper by S.A. MacLean
3.5
hopeful lighthearted slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Character
Strong character development: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

i need have a word with the ELEVEN percent of people who have rated this fast-paced. FAST-PACED? seriously????
the first half was dragging

okay but as someone who has social anxiety and is sooo socially awkward i felt so seen. aila's development was great and heart-warming, and i LOVED luciana.

and it was a bit cringy at times. it felt like an adult writing young-adult dialogue forgetting that their characters are in their late twenties

(fuck you connor we say in unison)