A review by emilynied
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn

adventurous inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

I thought this book was great - I'm really not an urban fantasy girly. I prefer other worldly and big dream worlds so I don't usually pick up books like "Legendborn." I think I can confidently say, however, that this might be my favorite urban fantasy I've ever read? Bree Matthews is a character you just want to root for, and with strong writing, the pacing and structure just worked. I love how central her own past was to the story without feeling forced or overbearing, and it's woven seamlessly into the action and character relationships (both new and old) that are central to the story. 

While Bree and her mother's relationship is one of the great unknowns of this story, I found her and her father's dynamic really beautiful to read about. Bree as the narrator is super solid and I loved listening to her inner thoughts and feelings on that situation. The romance was also nice, but not really a highlight for me.