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Blood Ties by Sean Williams, Garth Nix

lfsalden's review against another edition

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4.0

Yay! Book 3 is as good as its predecessors, although we get some deaths and the barest hint of the young characters being attracted to one another, so maybe 4th grade, not 3d. Intelligent characters who make mistakes and work things out for themselves and learn to ask for help, so I'm all set to read Book 4.

decembermagpie's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional lighthearted relaxing 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? No

4.0

booktamerghc's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful sad 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

4.5

levje's review against another edition

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adventurous sad fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

vercasouckova's review

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adventurous slow-paced

3.5

ndowd's review against another edition

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adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.0

hayleyccc4's review against another edition

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4.0

Could have been better. I found that the ending really brings out Meilin's feelings. I liked it!

bea_reads_books's review against another edition

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fast-paced

3.75

pmiller1208's review against another edition

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4.0

Great book, can't wait for the next one.

hannah_the_home_librarian's review against another edition

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4.0

Honestly, this book has been the best of the series thus far. In the third installment, everyone must learn to trust Conor again after he gave Rumfuss the Great Boar's talisman to the Conquerors. (This actually made for quite the plot point, especially as Rollan already has trust issues.) Meanwhile, Meilin has run off alone to Zhong and finds her father alive but betrayed by someone in his own army. I have to say, Meilin grew on me quite a bit in this book as she became more of the character I thought she'd be. I absolutely loved her interactions with Rollan in this book, more specifically as she cared for him as the Sunset Death almost claimed him. Um, authors? More Rollan and Meilin scenes like these, please! Abeke and Conor make a wonderful team as well. The bonding that occurred due to the battle was well-deserved and needed. Also, the ending cliffhanger of spirit animals changing masters? I definitely need further info on this!
4.5/5.0