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The Dark Lord Clementine
by Sarah Jean Horwitz
adventurous
dark
funny
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: The Dark Lord Clementine
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: MG readers, fantasy lovers
Publication Date: October 1, 2019
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (some dark moments, curses, slight violence and gore)
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 336
Synopsis: Dastardly deeds aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name “Clementine,” but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day the Dark Lord Elithor is cursed by a mysterious rival.
Now, Clementine must not only search for a way to break the curse, but also take on the full responsibilities of the Dark Lord. As Clementine forms her first friendships, discovers more about her own magic than she ever dared to explore, and is called upon to break her father’s code of good and evil, she starts to question the very life she’s been fighting for. What if the Dark Lord Clementine doesn’t want to be dark after all?
Review: Overall, I really liked it! I was a bit of an emo child growing up and I loved the middle grade emo feel of this book. The narration and the characters were great, the development was awesome, and I loved the world building. The narration is what really sets this book apart from other middle grade I’ve read recently. It really sounds like a kid talking to another kid. The book also had a solid plot.
The only issue I had is that the book was a bit slow in parts, but other than that I loved this book!
Verdict: Loved this story!
Book: The Dark Lord Clementine
Author: Sarah Jean Horwitz
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 5/5
Recommended For...: MG readers, fantasy lovers
Publication Date: October 1, 2019
Genre: MG Fantasy
Recommended Age: 10+ (some dark moments, curses, slight violence and gore)
Publisher: Algonquin Young Readers
Pages: 336
Synopsis: Dastardly deeds aren’t exactly the first things that come to mind when one hears the name “Clementine,” but as the sole heir of the infamous Dark Lord Elithor, twelve-year-old Clementine Morcerous has been groomed since birth to be the best (worst?) Evil Overlord she can be. But everything changes the day the Dark Lord Elithor is cursed by a mysterious rival.
Now, Clementine must not only search for a way to break the curse, but also take on the full responsibilities of the Dark Lord. As Clementine forms her first friendships, discovers more about her own magic than she ever dared to explore, and is called upon to break her father’s code of good and evil, she starts to question the very life she’s been fighting for. What if the Dark Lord Clementine doesn’t want to be dark after all?
Review: Overall, I really liked it! I was a bit of an emo child growing up and I loved the middle grade emo feel of this book. The narration and the characters were great, the development was awesome, and I loved the world building. The narration is what really sets this book apart from other middle grade I’ve read recently. It really sounds like a kid talking to another kid. The book also had a solid plot.
The only issue I had is that the book was a bit slow in parts, but other than that I loved this book!
Verdict: Loved this story!