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A review by hococo
The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty
3.0
I was happy to find a narrative that detailed elements of growing up that can be overlooked: neglect, isolation, abuse and secrecy.
Our main character, Esther, experiences a number of stressful and confusing situations that slowly separate her from her peers. I appreciated the gentle introduction of these conflicts and a way of describing how subtle abuse and manipulation may seem.
I think this book attempts to create an elaborate fantasy setting, which is difficult to accomplish in a short time. I am not a fan of fantasy, so at times I was let down by moments when the text focused more on magic than the trials of Esther. I would have liked to see a more in-depth approach to unpacking some of the unfair scenarios that our protagonist is put through.
I would recommend this for any 9-12 year old interested in fantasy and folklore. It caters more for a female audience, and the tone trends on the naive side.
Our main character, Esther, experiences a number of stressful and confusing situations that slowly separate her from her peers. I appreciated the gentle introduction of these conflicts and a way of describing how subtle abuse and manipulation may seem.
I think this book attempts to create an elaborate fantasy setting, which is difficult to accomplish in a short time. I am not a fan of fantasy, so at times I was let down by moments when the text focused more on magic than the trials of Esther. I would have liked to see a more in-depth approach to unpacking some of the unfair scenarios that our protagonist is put through.
I would recommend this for any 9-12 year old interested in fantasy and folklore. It caters more for a female audience, and the tone trends on the naive side.