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A review by btg
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
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? Yes
5.0
Holy, holy crap. This is one of the best books I've read in a while. There are plot twists at every turn; Deonn never quite gives you what you expect. The whole book is written as a metaphor (or maybe a semifictional example) for heavy themes like grief, intergenerational trauma, and systemic racism, all of which are clearly well thought out and incorporated into the world-building and narrative. I love the characters so much and I want them to succeed with my whole heart.
Graphic: Grief, Violence, Mental illness, and Death
Moderate: Slavery and Car accident
Minor: Gaslighting and Transphobia