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inadct's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
This was so so so good. I always trust P. Djèli Clark to get me
out of a reading slump and he did it once more.
This story was so fresh, i’ve never read anything related to the Orishas and it was so interesting to see this take on Oya, Oshun, and Shango because I’ve grown up hearing so much about them.
Would love to read more in this world, maybe a future story of Jacqueline being grown and working in the airship with the Captain.
out of a reading slump and he did it once more.
This story was so fresh, i’ve never read anything related to the Orishas and it was so interesting to see this take on Oya, Oshun, and Shango because I’ve grown up hearing so much about them.
Would love to read more in this world, maybe a future story of Jacqueline being grown and working in the airship with the Captain.
lauraborkpower's review against another edition
3.0
I haven't read something for this age group in a while and it was nice to get into something that was fast-paced, action-packed, and concise. The idea of humans living with internal gods reminded me a lot of Akwaeke Emezi's Freshwater, and I hope Clark continues to explore that in the rest of the series.
A quick warning for people w/ kids: there's some graphic violence in the final fight sequence and our hero is really bloody and hurt. It might be a lot for young readers.
And a bonus: Clark's bio in the back of the book reveals that he "currently resides in a small castle in Hartford, Connecticut" with his wife and dog, so he has given me a new #castlelife goal.
A quick warning for people w/ kids: there's some graphic violence in the final fight sequence and our hero is really bloody and hurt. It might be a lot for young readers.
And a bonus: Clark's bio in the back of the book reveals that he "currently resides in a small castle in Hartford, Connecticut" with his wife and dog, so he has given me a new #castlelife goal.
crystaltheacademic's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
matheo96gro's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
lucardus's review against another edition
3.0
Entertaining, good world building but somehow not that convincing plot-wise.
korenajo's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
3.25
timinbc's review against another edition
5.0
What the others said. This is exactly what a novella is for: a tight, focused story in a vivid setting, not too many characters, a ripping story, and bang, it's over.
Creeper is more tough, resilient, and pragmatic than she is Plucky, which is good because I hate Plucky - the kind that just charges into whatever and always succeeds.
Lots of really nifty characters here, and I hope we see some of them again. The nuns reminded me of the Hempstocks in Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and from me that's high praise.
The plot develops nicely, we are told what we need to know when we need it, and it all works out with seamless logic, of the "Of COURSE that's what happened next, how did I not see that?" kind.
More, please.
Creeper is more tough, resilient, and pragmatic than she is Plucky, which is good because I hate Plucky - the kind that just charges into whatever and always succeeds.
Lots of really nifty characters here, and I hope we see some of them again. The nuns reminded me of the Hempstocks in Gaiman's The Ocean at the End of the Lane, and from me that's high praise.
The plot develops nicely, we are told what we need to know when we need it, and it all works out with seamless logic, of the "Of COURSE that's what happened next, how did I not see that?" kind.
More, please.
castoffcreature's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5