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k_fry's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual harassment, Vomit, Miscarriage, Pregnancy, and Murder
Moderate: Hate crime, Homophobia, War, and Physical abuse
cozyscones's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Classism, Domestic abuse, Violence, and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Murder, Miscarriage, and Homophobia
Minor: Hate crime, War, and Racism
jackieren's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Moderate: Pregnancy, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Medical content, Murder, Vomit, War, Sexual assault, and Alcohol
hopemays_library's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Fin knows the rough history witches have with being hunted and abused for their powers. His estranged father and teacher have taught him that deficient and mutant witches such as himself are insignificant, and that's something that gives him an affinity for others who are being abused or are hurt. So he tries to keep to himself all the while quietly seeing to the comfort and safety of the people around him. However, Fin soon finds a family and home that has grown around him. He even learns that he is worthy enough to fight for those he loves.
This is a medium paced, cozy, and light hearted book. The author did a wonderful job creating strong characters with depth and complexity who learn to truly be themselves throughout the story. The book is somewhat diverse, with a couple of gay and bi characters, and several cultures are represented. It should be noted that though Daxaria accepts LGBT+ there are still people there in one religion who are awful about it and at one point attack someone over it. This happens offscreen and they are dealt with, but it does happen. It's part of a pattern of hurt people being defended by a growing circle of people, meant more to show that as unacceptable, and the growing friendships and acceptance between the characters.
The book ends at a good spot, if you wish to not read books 2 and 3, you could easily call it a happy ending. However, I'm very intrigued to see how the next chapter of fins story unfolds!
Minor: Injury/Injury detail, Physical abuse, Murder, Pregnancy, and Homophobia
It should be noted that though Daxaria accepts LGBT+ there are still people there in one religion who are awful about it and at one point attack someone over it. This happens offscreen and they are dealt with, but it does happen. There is also murder and abuse depicted but its all part of the character developmentchrisljm's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Miscarriage, Alcoholism, Sexual harassment, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, and Pregnancy
Moderate: Bullying, Cursing, Toxic relationship, Domestic abuse, Vomit, Xenophobia, Stalking, Infertility, Hate crime, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Child abuse, Classism, Medical content, and Homophobia
Minor: War, Religious bigotry, Murder, Racial slurs, and Sexual content