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A review by _readbye
Seeds of Rebellion by Brandon Mull
4.0
The sequel was a lot more action-packed and fast paced than the first book. It had me submerged into the plot and the story a lot more. At first, the start felt a bit unpromising, but that was quickly reprimanded as the story unfolded.
Definitely still not the most refined plot or pacing out there, but it's a very good example of a strong and fun story suitable for a younger audience. I haven't read a lot of middle grade (at this current moment in time) but I believe that some people tend to not understand what middle grade can be. Brandon Mull's books are in that sense, a perfect example of what I personally believe amazing middle grade books should be like. They simply aren't dumbed down versions of fantasy stories we've all heard and grown tired of - not saying that other middle grade books are, but that used to once be a view I applied to the sub-genre. If I held such prejudices, chances are there are others out there who've shared them in the past or still do.
I'm excited as well as anxious to see what will happen next. Even if they do win, will Jason and Rachel ever get home? Or will they decide to stay in Lyrian and embrace the future it may have in store for them? So many questions, and only one way to find out.
Definitely still not the most refined plot or pacing out there, but it's a very good example of a strong and fun story suitable for a younger audience. I haven't read a lot of middle grade (at this current moment in time) but I believe that some people tend to not understand what middle grade can be. Brandon Mull's books are in that sense, a perfect example of what I personally believe amazing middle grade books should be like. They simply aren't dumbed down versions of fantasy stories we've all heard and grown tired of - not saying that other middle grade books are, but that used to once be a view I applied to the sub-genre. If I held such prejudices, chances are there are others out there who've shared them in the past or still do.
I'm excited as well as anxious to see what will happen next. Even if they do win, will Jason and Rachel ever get home? Or will they decide to stay in Lyrian and embrace the future it may have in store for them? So many questions, and only one way to find out.