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May 13, 2017Beatricksy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Lyrically written with an interesting plot and fascinating world building. The universe feels inhabited by actual people, which for fantasy isn't always the case. It's more descriptive than action packed, which gives it a lovely sense of weight and nostalgia (though the action is definitely there, too). It isn't my favorite fantasy series--I'm not sure if it covers anything new in the genre--but it's definitely made me want to read the next one, which I don't say very often. And, aside from some violence [the MC is a child for much of this, which can make you cringe] and some moody [suicidal] thoughts midway through, it's a tolerably clean read for a big age range.