A review by m_petranoff
In Other Lands by Sarah Rees Brennan

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

5.0

What if the child chosen from a mundane world to be trained in a magical land was fully aware of what might cause a child to abandon their home, had access to modern technology, and Opinions? This is Elliot, the mundane main character pulled into a magical school where sorcery might be fantasy, but harpies, elves, trolls, and war are very, very real. Elliot's wit and heartbreaking inability to trust make this a hilarious, moving coming of age story exploring what it means to be alone, to be loved, to explore gender roles and sexuality and also there are mermaids.
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