trinitytalksaboutbooks 's review for:

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

4.5

adventurous fast-paced

Plot or Character Driven: A mix

Strong character development: Yes

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

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Overall Rating: 4.5⭐️

Spice Rating: None - Just kisses

Language Rating: !

Genre: YA Fantasy

Reader Age: 14+

Content Considerations: Racism, slavery, death, murder, grief, loss of a parent

I am so late to the party when it comes to this book but I absolutely loved it!

Sixteen year old Bree has just joined UNC- Chapel Hill’s early college program after the death of her mother. She’s this as the perfect opportunity to escape the memories of her childhood home; however, her first night on campus, Bree witnesses a magical attack which unlocks a whole new world for her and makes her question her mother’s death. 

This story discusses grief, trauma, and deeply rooted racism in such a powerful way. Deonn does not shy away from speaking about difficult topics and incorporating them into her stories. I think this book was beautifully written and I am so excited to continue reading Bloodsworn and then Oathbound when it releases March 4th!

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Content Warnings

Moderate: Racism, Violence