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adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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
4.25
This was a really interesting and adventurous MG fantasy that showcased Mesopotamian mythology really well. It was also great at confronting serious issues such as the blame put on oppressed communities in times of crisis, and the experience of grief. Belet was definitely my favourite character as I loved how determined and sharp she was. My biggest criticism is that the pacing was a little slow considering this is 350 pages and a MG read.
As a side note, I listened to the audiobook and the narrator Vikas Adam did an absolutely phenomenal job.
As a side note, I listened to the audiobook and the narrator Vikas Adam did an absolutely phenomenal job.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, and War
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Child death, Gore, Racism, Violence, Blood, Islamophobia, Medical content, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Animal death, Body horror, Cancer, Confinement, Mental illness, Physical abuse, Suicide, Excrement, Vomit, Car accident, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Colonisation, and Injury/Injury detail
Pandemic, COVID-19 references, death of a loved one (brother), financial stress, sick parent, insects, refugees/seeking asylum, illness, adoption, HP reference