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r_holland's review against another edition
3.0
I am tearing through this series. This is the kind of book I call a 'palate cleanser'. Uncomplicated and cheerful, a joy to read.
reginas_books's review against another edition
5.0
For some reason, I have this recollection of not loving Daja’s story as a kid. I am so glad I reread this now, so I can replace that memory with the knowledge that Daja is incredibly cool and deserves all the love. Idk what I was thinking before. This book gives so much life to the Trader culture and does it with finesse and plot and high stakes.
And all the side characters are fully fleshed out and are believable?? 10/10.
And all the side characters are fully fleshed out and are believable?? 10/10.
annexnation's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
libcolleen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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
3.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Xenophobia, and Fire/Fire injury
jenwool's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
jenniharbour's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
kimmyycub's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
kittycat2302's review against another edition
4.0
I really loved this book. The only reason it's four stars instead of five stars is because I didn't connect at all with some of the magic used here- there are times of the kids being magically away from their bodies, and that completely takes me out of the experience of the book.
But that is literally my only complaint. Tamora Pierce does yet another fantastic job of writing young heroines realistically and powerfully. Daja Kisubo shines extremely brightly in this book. It continues the story of all of the kids, of course, and strengthens the CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP even further, but what stands out for me as different from Tris's Book is that Daja grows here, but only becomes truly more of who she is. Her goodness emanates out of her. Tris had to learn some other lessons for her growth, and was much more flawed than Daja is naturally (and I love Tris for it!).
This book also gives us a big glance into a particular part of Trader culture, and the story within that is my favorite of the Emelan stories so far- which is all I'll say as I don't want to give anything away! I will note that I hope Polyam returns in future books. :-)
But that is literally my only complaint. Tamora Pierce does yet another fantastic job of writing young heroines realistically and powerfully. Daja Kisubo shines extremely brightly in this book. It continues the story of all of the kids, of course, and strengthens the CIRCLE OF FRIENDSHIP even further, but what stands out for me as different from Tris's Book is that Daja grows here, but only becomes truly more of who she is. Her goodness emanates out of her. Tris had to learn some other lessons for her growth, and was much more flawed than Daja is naturally (and I love Tris for it!).
This book also gives us a big glance into a particular part of Trader culture, and the story within that is my favorite of the Emelan stories so far- which is all I'll say as I don't want to give anything away! I will note that I hope Polyam returns in future books. :-)