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cthonautical 's review for:
The Sapling Cage
by Margaret Killjoy
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
relaxing
medium-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:
No
If you are looking for something in the style of Tamora Pierce, I think this book would be a great choice.
The Writing
It is YA writing, but on the upper end of skill for that. I felt that the descriptions were vibrant. I do feel scenes were rushed occasionally, though, and I would occasionally have trouble remembering which witch was which.
Everyone I can't differentiate had a clearly separate voice in the writing.
It is a setup book, but I don't mind that because it adds to the Tamora Pierce vibes. This book is about a journey, not a destination.
The Characters
The teenage characters were well developed and felt mostly real. The adult witches I remember many of clearly as well.
Our main character was Lorel. I quite loved her and thought she was sweet.
Im excited to see all the teens grow and change in the subsequent books. They all have immense potential in this book.
Setting
This world was cool. It has many moving cogs that do all fit together nicely. It has interesting magical creatures that don't show up often. The description of magic running through the ley was beautiful.
Overall: would recommend and would read the next book when it comes out.
The Writing
It is YA writing, but on the upper end of skill for that. I felt that the descriptions were vibrant. I do feel scenes were rushed occasionally, though, and I would occasionally have trouble remembering which witch was which.
Everyone I can't differentiate had a clearly separate voice in the writing.
It is a setup book, but I don't mind that because it adds to the Tamora Pierce vibes. This book is about a journey, not a destination.
The Characters
The teenage characters were well developed and felt mostly real. The adult witches I remember many of clearly as well.
Our main character was Lorel. I quite loved her and thought she was sweet.
Im excited to see all the teens grow and change in the subsequent books. They all have immense potential in this book.
Setting
This world was cool. It has many moving cogs that do all fit together nicely. It has interesting magical creatures that don't show up often. The description of magic running through the ley was beautiful.
Overall: would recommend and would read the next book when it comes out.