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Sophia (Bookwyrming Thoughts) (530 KP) rated Spark in Books

Jan 23, 2020

I received this book for free from Publisher in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
Spark has such an awkward tension at the beginning, but it is so worth the reading in order to see all of the characters grow by the end of the story. All of the characters in the Advanced Drama class - Quin, Dylan, Cass - are considered to be outsiders compared to their classmates at Verona High. But when Quin's mother decides to revive the old Avery Theater, Quin and her drama class members are all placed in roles they aren't actually comfortable with.

Overall, I love the magic Schindler weaves into her latest book, blending fantasy and contemporary seemlessly and bringing theater to life.

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Amy Norman (1042 KP) rated Queen of Nothing in Books

Apr 1, 2020

Queen of Nothing

Holly Black | 2019 | Science Fiction/Fantasy, Young Adult (YA)

8.3

(3 Ratings)

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This is the final book for the trilogy of The Folk of the Air series.

I adored this book, and struggled to put it down; the culmination of a very fast paced series that delivers.

I would highly recommend this to anyone who preferred Arya's story arc in Game of Thrones but with more magic, intrigue, and scheming oh so many schemes.

Holly has built a beautiful world, that is absolutely intoxicating, and I will honestly ache for more to come from this series.

I also appreciate this book so much for the strong female characters, there were some really subtle and nuanced details that I don't believe a male writer could portray, or even think of.
It is vulnerable in a way that I think most will relate to, and might get under your skin 😉but it is not overwhelming or over the top, in fact it is extremely well balanced overall.

Please go and enjoy for yourself ☺

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Erika (17788 KP) rated Ahsoka in Books

Apr 26, 2020 (Updated Apr 26, 2020)

Ahsoka

E.K. Johnston | 2016 | Young Adult (YA)

6.8

(4 Ratings)

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EK Johnson is not necessarily my favorite author, especially after she ruined Padme Amidala in the mess called @Star Wars: Queen's Shadow . I don't trust this author as far as I can throw her and I'm not looking forward to any additions to canon that come from her.
Her characterization of Ahsoka was alright. Honestly, the reason I believe Ahsoka is so popular is because of her arc and because of the voice actress, Ashley Eckstein. Ashley knows the character inside and out, and I think she probably would have been the best person to write it.I'm not looking forward to anyone else touching the character (cough, cough, Rosario Dawson).
The only thing that was a necessary part of canon that came out of this was how Ahsoka got her new cyber crystals for her white sabers, as seen in Rebels. That was one of the only things I liked about the book.