Legendborn (Spoiler Free) | REVIEW

[@natalieriddick4651]

From the first chapter I fell in love with the author’s writing style!

[@danielgoldman8017]

I'm seeing this EVERYWHERE lately. Sooooo I bought it. Can't wait to read and review it!

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Absolutely NOT!! I have been buying these books for decades and it just hit me after watching the Little mermaid re-make amongst other movies that society has a problem with seeing a happy Black American couple who love and support one another on film and television. If they are placed together there must be tension and instability or the Black American male and/or female has a non-Black American counterpart or they simply leave out the Black American male all together. There’s definitely a racial bias and bigotry toward happy, loving, supportive Black American couples and strong Black American family structures in film, television and apparently literature. The lack of integrity for a dollar has ran rampant in my community!! Not buying another book that where the lead is a Black American male or female with a non-Black American counterpart!!! Is there some hidden rule where Black American men and women are not allowed to be love interest of one another? The hatred, envy and jealousy of a loving Black American couple is real!! We are no longer normalizing this bull$hit!!! Young Black American little boys and girls need to see themselves happy with one another!! MAKE US AND OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER NORMAL OR LEAVE US ALONE!!!!

[@booksandlifewithlaura2143]

Legendborn is fantastic! More people need to read Legendborn because this book deserves more hype.

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Absolutely NOT!! I have been buying these books for decades and it just hit me after watching the Little mermaid re-make amongst other movies that society has a problem with seeing a happy Black American couple who love and support one another on film and television. If they are placed together there must be tension and instability or the Black American male and/or female has a non-Black American counterpart or they simply leave out the Black American male all together. There’s definitely a racial bias and bigotry toward happy, loving, supportive Black American couples and strong Black American family structures in film, television and apparently literature. The lack of integrity for a dollar has ran rampant in my community!! Not buying another book that where the lead is a Black American male or female with a non-Black American counterpart!!! Is there some hidden rule where Black American men and women are not allowed to be love interest of one another? The hatred, envy and jealousy of a loving Black American couple is real!! We are no longer normalizing this bull$hit!!! Young Black American little boys and girls need to see themselves happy with one another!! MAKE US AND OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER NORMAL OR LEAVE US ALONE!!!!

[@KeepCalmwithBooksandCoffee]

This book was so fantastic. I loved it and I can’t wait for the sequel. I agree that there are familiar ideas but the combination of new takes made it totally unique and interesting!

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Absolutely NOT!! I have been buying these books for decades and it just hit me after watching the Little mermaid re-make amongst other movies that society has a problem with seeing a happy Black American couple who love and support one another on film and television. If they are placed together there must be tension and instability or the Black American male and/or female has a non-Black American counterpart or they simply leave out the Black American male all together. There’s definitely a racial bias and bigotry toward happy, loving, supportive Black American couples and strong Black American family structures in film, television and apparently literature. The lack of integrity for a dollar has ran rampant in my community!! Not buying another book that where the lead is a Black American male or female with a non-Black American counterpart!!! Is there some hidden rule where Black American men and women are not allowed to be love interest of one another? The hatred, envy and jealousy of a loving Black American couple is real!! We are no longer normalizing this bull$hit!!! Young Black American little boys and girls need to see themselves happy with one another!! MAKE US AND OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER NORMAL OR LEAVE US ALONE!!!!

[@JessPlanningLife]

I just ordered it and now I’m even more excited to read it after watching this video!

[@ONYXPages]

Hey! Just finished reading it and loved it! I stopped by to catch your thoughts afterwards and I agree with you! This was so satisfying.

[@reading_with_k]

I just finished this last night! I was so presently surprised by all of the important conversations presented in this world. It was SO refreshing to read a fantasy book that didn't hide from complex topics. So brilliant. I can't wait for the next one.

[@catsreadbooks9359]

I wanted the next book as soon as I finished this one. Can't get over this being a debut. So good!

[@JulieTheReader]

I really liked it. I think I’ll like it even more a second time around because I felt a little impatient waiting between Bree’s sessions with Patricia because I was more interested in that magic system. Knowing how it turns out will probably make me not feel that impatience.

[@VanessaMarieBooks]

My bookclub read this in December! I read it before that so I ended up reading it twice and I love it! One of my favs of 2020! So good!

[@fukray-cistutub3again847]

Absolutely NOT!! I have been buying these books for decades and it just hit me after watching the Little mermaid re-make amongst other movies that society has a problem with seeing a happy Black American couple who love and support one another on film and television. If they are placed together there must be tension and instability or the Black American male and/or female has a non-Black American counterpart or they simply leave out the Black American male all together. There’s definitely a racial bias and bigotry toward happy, loving, supportive Black American couples and strong Black American family structures in film, television and apparently literature. The lack of integrity for a dollar has ran rampant in my community!! Not buying another book that where the lead is a Black American male or female with a non-Black American counterpart!!! Is there some hidden rule where Black American men and women are not allowed to be love interest of one another? The hatred, envy and jealousy of a loving Black American couple is real!! We are no longer normalizing this bull$hit!!! Young Black American little boys and girls need to see themselves happy with one another!! MAKE US AND OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH ONE ANOTHER NORMAL OR LEAVE US ALONE!!!!

[@tunnelofbooks]

This book is so so good 😭❤️!! I'm so glad you read it and loved it too! I'm really curious to see where this story goes ❤️

[@booksvsmovies]

okay, I'm sold. It's been harder and harder for me to find YA I think I'd like but this sounds fun

[@lazarusreads3711]

This book has been on my radar for a while but thanks to this I will be checking it out, thanks Sam

[@aurora-cc6hk]

loved this book omg. 4 stars because of the iffy pacing in the beginning

[@Mccm47]

Ohhh yes I have been waiting for this 😍

[@booksandpuzzles5046]

Great review, I've added to my TBR

[@banditculture9608]

I frigging loved this book.

[@BellsBarbosa]

I've read 2 books you love back to back (because they were on my list and coincidentally you talked good things about them) and I'm taking this as a sign that if a book is on my tbr and you said it's good I should DEFINITELY read it

[@anna6995]

Read this a couple months ago and loved it! So happy to see so many others loving it too!

[@mjtingle1]

Just finished. This book is really quite awesome.

[@cynthiaholmes5124]

I so loved legendborn can't wait to read the next one top book of 2021 for me 🙂😄💖❤💗

[@kbookworm3]

Currently read ng this and loving it then onto a heart so fierce and broken now that I also have the third one a vow so bold and deadly

[@gbldndiaries]

I LOVE THE PLOT TWIST OF THIS 💟

[@doomslug7515]

The COVER thoughhhhh ugh yes.

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

Right?!

[@vasudha278]

just ordered this book!! cant wait to read it.

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

I LOVE that shade of lipstick, wow!

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

I completely agree re: YA fantasy for me lately but this is a real gem

[@HollyByGollyBooks]

@@ThoughtsOnTomes So happy to hear that! Maybe my faith in YA fantasy can be restored again lol

[@bookcrazy1998]

Thank you for the review! I have it on my shelf and hoping to read it soon

[@lauras9071]

I really enjoyed Legendborn! Like you said, everything was done so well and I got so attached to Bree as a main character.

[@ScientistsReadingWorld]

I cant wait to read it 😭😭😭 i want it so much!!!

[@dianaheiland1826]

I just bought this. I watched avreview and I am so excited to read this!!

[@jackeeB]

I bought Legendborn for the cover and stayed for the story😊

[@tunrayojackson]

I just bought this, I can't wait to read it

[@madilovesyou39]

this is the greatest book I have ever read!

[@niebieskie2]

great review, I love your reviews.

[@thelunarpriestess6638]

This book was so amazing. I listen to it on repeat at night on my Scribd account and I bought the hardcover. Can't wait until the second book in November.

[@ashm2454]

Lol at Sam comparing curly hair to 4c hair wash day

[@amy8458]

Hi Sam Thanks so much I was super confused during the live show so this helped a lot. I'm like Paige and have now gotten into Arthurian Legend thanks to the Camelot Riseing trilogy. This would be my first urban fantasy. How is the abuse and rape written? Is it told or shown? Appreciate you always answering my content questions. I have to be careful with TW's because of my anxiety,. It can be frusterating because now that my brain has accepted more of the fantastical my mental health has me on a short leash when it comes tofantasy reads.

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

Not a problem! The rape is alluded to, as it is rape within the context of slavery and doesn't happen to the main character. Same with the abuse. We hear about the after effects of the abuse that happened historically, but not it happening in real time.

[@amy8458]

@@ThoughtsOnTomes Cool thanks so much. I'm saving this for a tome tople and am so looking forward to it now that I understand the concept . In the same vain I know you loved Addie Lerue. It sounds so good but don't know if I should try it . Don't know if it would be too much. Read her middle grade and that scared me. The end of House of Salt and Sorrow re the stepmothers bargan gave me a book hangover so am conflicted about Addie.

[@elishajacob8975]

I hope it’s not a trilogy 😭 a duology would be perfect.

[@AbiofPellinor]

🖤💚🖤💚

[@arcade7651]

Is this good or great? Could it be compared to children of blood and bone?

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

No there really isn’t any comparison to COBAB, they are totally different stories. I enjoyed this story more though.

[@alaynadavis3708]

I'm somewhat near the middle, but I'm really confused by the different titles. Pages, Merlins, etc. Can anyone explain pls> Thank you :)

[@ThoughtsOnTomes]

Merlins are the magic users. Pages are basically "in-training" and Squires have been chosen as basically a second in command.

[@alaynadavis3708]

@@ThoughtsOnTomes Thank you!! And can Pages move to higher rank through the trials?

[@twrigh23]

I’m listening to the audiobook and I’m confused. Why they refer toGreer as “they”. They introduced them as Greer Taylor and say they are Russell’s but then it sounds like it’s one person ?? Did I miss something?