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joanna_banana's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? No
4.5
But when is the third book coming out?! Enjoyed this read aloud with my 11 year old daughter after we soared through the first one. Good plot twists, kept us guessing what would happen next. Awesome world BB Alston has created, can’t wait for more!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Violence, and Grief
Minor: Hate crime, Medical content, and War
theirgracegrace's review against another edition
challenging
inspiring
tense
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
An explosive second book that promises an even more powerful third! With the Supernatural Congress frozen in an act of apparent terrorism, Amari blamed and suspected of the attack, and the threat of the League of Magicians going to war if Amari doesn't win the Great Game, the Good Magician has her plate full. An amazing sequel where I can never predict what happens next and where I can find something to admire about every character (yes, even Dylan and his struggle with choosing evil when he enjoys being good ). Excited for the finale!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Hate crime, Racial slurs, Racism, Terminal illness, Violence, Xenophobia, Police brutality, Grief, Stalking, Fire/Fire injury, Gaslighting, War, and Deportation
Moderate: Child abuse, Confinement, Torture, Blood, and Medical content
Minor: Genocide and Gun violence
The book does (through allegory) talk at length about white supremacy, white terrorism and related bigotry, including an event that is revealed to