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okjaaaaa's review against another edition
i won't rate this because i've been reading this for a year and a half, and rating stuff i read over a year ago seems unfair. that being said, the book does have some pacing issues and falters a little in its build-up to the action. but if you're in the young adult demographic and/or still enjoy reading YA you should definitely read this.
kathyreadsalot's review against another edition
The narrator’s accent in the audiobook was terrible. Also didn’t grab me early on. May try again in the future
steffi_11's review against another edition
challenging
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
cath_1001_v's review against another edition
**did not finish**
gave it 200 pages and gave up..
gave it 200 pages and gave up..
apierlessbridge's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- 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
4.5
taraminter's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-paced
- 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
3.0
deetour8's review against another edition
3.0
This book jumps right into the action and there is ALOT going on in a magical world that I've never been to before so the beginning of the book was very difficult for me to follow. That being said I listened to the audiobook, which means that I didn't have access to the glossary at the end of the book. I believe if I'd had that as a reference to turn to as reading it would have helped me follow along a lot better. Once I finally was getting the gist of the story it was nearly over and I felt like I'd missed so much underlying information just trying to follow along.
I'll definitely read the next book in the series, and actually read the book not listen to the audiobook when it comes out. I'm loving all of these new magical books based on African and Caribbean mythology rather than the same old Greek mythology (this one is based on Jamaican mythology).
I'll definitely read the next book in the series, and actually read the book not listen to the audiobook when it comes out. I'm loving all of these new magical books based on African and Caribbean mythology rather than the same old Greek mythology (this one is based on Jamaican mythology).
sandsamelia's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0