Personal Review:

Creative, heartfelt, and humorous, I enjoyed this adventure as much as I anticipated from the intriguing blurb. The characters are fun and genuine, and Tannie’s sarcastic narrations enrich the story. The magic system is unique (I’ve already started the next book, and I am amazed by how much the world-building continues to develop) and well-executed. However, an awkward love triangle slightly lessened my enjoyment. Contrary to many YA fantasy books, Tannie’s struggle and the subsequent love triangle doesn’t feel forced. But it still feels painful (as it should, I suppose) to watch her wrestle with it.

Content Review:

Language: None!

Sexual: There are multiple references to mistresses and the occasional flirtatious remark.

Violence: Some characters are wounded, but nothing is graphically described.

Spiritual: All of Tir worships the goddesses, and crowned stories tell how they supposedly created the world. There are multiple references to the Creator, who seems to represent Yahweh.

Other: Multiple older characters drink.

Themes:

Redemption, creativity, purpose/calling, love, self-sacrifice

Favorite Quote:

“Art has a way of revealing truth.”