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Reader’s Response: (A) While reading Crown of Feathers I couldn't help but to be reminded of a toxic person from my life. Val's treatment of Veronyka made my stomach turn. Dealing with manipulative people really takes its toll. (C Through the eyes of some of the characters I saw that it takes courage to stand up for what is right. These characters had to overcome their own barriers to do what was right, I always like to think I'd do the right thing but I've never thought of my own barriers. (G) I loved how some chapter contained letters, a story, or a piece of lore about the world the characters lived in, I felt like this made it easier for me to slip into the characters world. Each chapter even started with a qoute that added more to the lore of the world. These little details enhanced the world building. Many of the characters were so loveable, I'm thankful for the shifts in POV since it let me get to know these characters better. This story was a very enjoyable read and I cannot wait to devour the other books in the series.Â
Justification: This book is a fun read and I feel that youth would enjoy it. The world building is done well, all the little stories of the past interwoven with the main story helped to give a better sense of the world. The concept is interesting, and the characters are likeable. The story has a web comic on Webtoon which I feel would help get readers interested in reading the full text. This book was a nominee for the "Manitoba Young Readers' Choice Award for Northern Lights" in 2021.
Conclusion: This book is an enjoyable read. The world building is done well, and the characters are easy to like. I really like the idea behind the plot, as an animal lover I would love to live in a world where I could communicate through my pets mind. I definitely recommend this book, and am excited to read the rest of the series.
Reference: Preto, N.P. (2019). Crown of feathers. Simon Pulse.Â















