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talia_nickels 's review for:
Children of Virtue and Vengeance
by Tomi Adeyemi
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I’ll be so real, I REALLY enjoyed this book at first. However, as it went on my excitement gradually deflated like a forgotten birthday balloon. I think if it didn’t end how it did, I would’ve rated it much higher… maybe.
What I loved:
World building-
Ugh, we love. I didn’t think it could get better than the first book, but Adeyemi proved me wrong. We learned so much more about the conflict, power dynamics, generational trauma, and more from this book. Truly added a much needed layer.
Action-
I felt like I was there. I was always on the edge of my seat when there was a conflict. A few outcomes were predictable, but they were still great!
Writing style-
I love the flowery language and long descriptions. I feel as though to do a book like this justice, it’s needed. This is strongest when we’re learning about the communities, the history, and the emotions being felt.
What I didn’t love:
Amari-
At first I loved her. She wanted so badly to help and be heard, and was absolutely shat on by others. It was understandable why, but I admired her persistence. However, she took it too far. By the end she was just as stubborn as everyone else and making some wild choices that didn’t seem fitting to who she was.
Zelie-
Girl. What are we DOING here? Her trauma is the only that matters. Her pain is worse than everyone else’s. She’s been betrayed more. She’s the most important. Her opinion matters most. At least that’s what she would have you thinking. Honestly? I was over her so quick in this one.
Communication-
AKA, there was none. Everyone thinks they know what’s best and that they’re the only one who can save the kingdom. They just act on impulse, and then are surprised when it doesn’t go well/people are mad at them. This honestly had me fuming the entire damn book. I know they’re teenagers, but let’s find some critical thinking PLEASE.
Ending-
Are you kidding me? That’s how we’re gonna end it? Who are these people? This is basically a repeat of book one’s ending. Now we gotta do it all over again somewhere else? Ugh.
What I loved:
World building-
Ugh, we love. I didn’t think it could get better than the first book, but Adeyemi proved me wrong. We learned so much more about the conflict, power dynamics, generational trauma, and more from this book. Truly added a much needed layer.
Action-
I felt like I was there. I was always on the edge of my seat when there was a conflict. A few outcomes were predictable, but they were still great!
Writing style-
I love the flowery language and long descriptions. I feel as though to do a book like this justice, it’s needed. This is strongest when we’re learning about the communities, the history, and the emotions being felt.
What I didn’t love:
Amari-
At first I loved her. She wanted so badly to help and be heard, and was absolutely shat on by others. It was understandable why, but I admired her persistence. However, she took it too far. By the end she was just as stubborn as everyone else and making some wild choices that didn’t seem fitting to who she was.
Zelie-
Girl. What are we DOING here? Her trauma is the only that matters. Her pain is worse than everyone else’s. She’s been betrayed more. She’s the most important. Her opinion matters most. At least that’s what she would have you thinking. Honestly? I was over her so quick in this one.
Communication-
AKA, there was none. Everyone thinks they know what’s best and that they’re the only one who can save the kingdom. They just act on impulse, and then are surprised when it doesn’t go well/people are mad at them. This honestly had me fuming the entire damn book. I know they’re teenagers, but let’s find some critical thinking PLEASE.
Ending-