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caffeinated_reads3's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
4.0
Let's just get this straight - I definitely enjoyed this book by Aimee Lee! It's a coincidence that I had recently read Elizabeth Lim's Reflection, the retelling of Disney's animated movie, Mulan. So there were some similarities to these stories. Both are fantasies that include Chinese mythology of what happens after death in the underworld, and include a strong FMC that is on a journey throughout the underworld to save someone that they love.
The Spindle of Fate on it's own speaks about a young FMC who learns after her supposed Mother's untimely death, that her family has been involved in a network of supernatural societies with her own Mother as one of the society's leader. If you couldn't tell by the title of this book, the family's talent is related to weaving, and they could change someone's fate through this magical talent. The FMC with a sidekick venture through the underworld that has changed with the modern times. They face challenges at each level of the underworld to find her Mother. There is a lovely little twist in the end which I am not even sure I could have guessed.
Aimee Lim's debut is a wonderful story that even as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed. This is a middle grade fantasy, and does not contain romance or overtly in your face violence. I am very appreciative of Netgalley, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group | Feiwel & Friends for this advanced copy for a review.
The Spindle of Fate on it's own speaks about a young FMC who learns after her supposed Mother's untimely death, that her family has been involved in a network of supernatural societies with her own Mother as one of the society's leader. If you couldn't tell by the title of this book, the family's talent is related to weaving, and they could change someone's fate through this magical talent. The FMC with a sidekick venture through the underworld that has changed with the modern times. They face challenges at each level of the underworld to find her Mother. There is a lovely little twist in the end which I am not even sure I could have guessed.
Aimee Lim's debut is a wonderful story that even as an adult I thoroughly enjoyed. This is a middle grade fantasy, and does not contain romance or overtly in your face violence. I am very appreciative of Netgalley, Macmillan Children's Publishing Group | Feiwel & Friends for this advanced copy for a review.
theladydoor's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- 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
5.0
jessicachung13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
5.0
This fast-paced, witty novel about family and grief had me racing through the pages. This book is perfect for readers who love Percy Jackson. I adored Evie. She had me laughing and crying throughout the book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Murder, Torture, and Violence
Minor: Pregnancy and Pandemic/Epidemic
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