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A review by elaine707
Blood Over Bright Haven by M.L. Wang
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Sciona is paving the way for all women in her magical city—she is the first to be admitted to the prestigious magical university. She has never been known to stop and smell the roses along the way, anything to get her closer to the top. Still, suddenly, a janitor refugee from outside the city's sanctuary shows her the true meaning of everything.
If this were a YA book, I would give it more stars. Even so, I gave it an extra star because I think the message is incredibly important. That being said, I didn't like the subplot at all. Given the subplot, the way it ended was the only way I could have accepted the ending. The idea that the privileged parts of society don't recognize the discrimination of others, let alone the foundation on which their lives are built by minorities, is such an important topic that must be discussed more.
If this were a YA book, I would give it more stars. Even so, I gave it an extra star because I think the message is incredibly important. That being said, I didn't like the subplot at all. Given the subplot, the way it ended was the only way I could have accepted the ending. The idea that the privileged parts of society don't recognize the discrimination of others, let alone the foundation on which their lives are built by minorities, is such an important topic that must be discussed more.