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A review by stuff_steph_reads
Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
This book highly exceeded my expectations and I really enjoyed it. It was a very fun, adventurous YA fantasy book.
I will admit I picked up this book because of BookTok, seeing everyone buy it so I just did too. I didn’t really know much about it or the author’s previous work so really pictured something different in my head.
But overall it was very enjoyable and a lot more lighthearted and adventurous than I expected. I really think this is a perfect YA fantasy for younger readers especially! (Although still an easy and enjoyable read for adults if they want something that’s a bit more sweeter in tone).
The character growth of the main character is really palpable and transfers to the writing incredibly well. At the start, she’s a little bit childish and immature, and this really comes through in the writing. But as the action starts to unfold, we really see how her character changes due to they events that happen and the struggles she goes through, and I really loved that.
The magic and world are also very well rounded, and I’ve never read a book that involves such a unique concept. But what I like most is that the world and magic isn’t too complex and is easy to grasp without over explanation or too many complex descriptors, but yet it’s still very authentic and engaging. I think again this is perfect for younger audiences or those that are beginners to the fantasy genre.
Overall I highly recommend this book, and I’m eagerly waiting for the 2nd book!
I will admit I picked up this book because of BookTok, seeing everyone buy it so I just did too. I didn’t really know much about it or the author’s previous work so really pictured something different in my head.
But overall it was very enjoyable and a lot more lighthearted and adventurous than I expected. I really think this is a perfect YA fantasy for younger readers especially! (Although still an easy and enjoyable read for adults if they want something that’s a bit more sweeter in tone).
The character growth of the main character is really palpable and transfers to the writing incredibly well. At the start, she’s a little bit childish and immature, and this really comes through in the writing. But as the action starts to unfold, we really see how her character changes due to they events that happen and the struggles she goes through, and I really loved that.
The magic and world are also very well rounded, and I’ve never read a book that involves such a unique concept. But what I like most is that the world and magic isn’t too complex and is easy to grasp without over explanation or too many complex descriptors, but yet it’s still very authentic and engaging. I think again this is perfect for younger audiences or those that are beginners to the fantasy genre.
Overall I highly recommend this book, and I’m eagerly waiting for the 2nd book!