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A review by liferhi_inspired
Wings of Ebony by J. Elle
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 4.5/5 Stars
📝 1st Person; C/W- Violence, Gangs, Death of Parent
I have to admit that urban fantasy isn’t a genre that I read often, but I love how this one was done. This is told between a modern day inner city and a hidden magical island, with flashback to the past as the story unfolds.
Rue’s character felt so real, I’m sure that there are a lot of kids out there that could relate to her and can see themselves reflected in her story. I can also appreciate the part that East Row as a community played in shaping these characters and their story.
I also loved all of the symbolism that was written into Wing of Ebony. So many social issues were woven into this story, some more obvious than others. There were several moments where I though “I see what you did there J. Elle”.
I really enjoyed this book by itself, but I appreciate it even more for the representation that it brought with it.
📝 1st Person; C/W- Violence, Gangs, Death of Parent
I have to admit that urban fantasy isn’t a genre that I read often, but I love how this one was done. This is told between a modern day inner city and a hidden magical island, with flashback to the past as the story unfolds.
Rue’s character felt so real, I’m sure that there are a lot of kids out there that could relate to her and can see themselves reflected in her story. I can also appreciate the part that East Row as a community played in shaping these characters and their story.
I also loved all of the symbolism that was written into Wing of Ebony. So many social issues were woven into this story, some more obvious than others. There were several moments where I though “I see what you did there J. Elle”.
I really enjoyed this book by itself, but I appreciate it even more for the representation that it brought with it.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Gun violence, Death of parent, and Violence