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olivialandryxo 's review for:
Blazewrath Games
by Amparo Ortiz
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Ortiz’s debut is brilliantly written, with complex characters, epic dragons, and high stakes. I loved Lana and Team Puerto Rico, and their friendships with each other and other players. I loved the idea of Blazewrath, and the matches were so much fun to read. While I would’ve liked to see Lana in a romantic relationship with someone, I respect that she wasn’t. My only issue with this book was that, though the story captured my attention, it didn’t consistently hold my attention until the last third of the book. Nonetheless, I’ll definitely be reading the sequel. I want more of Team Puerto Rico and their dragons. Highly recommended.
Representation
Representation
- biracial Puerto Rican-American protagonist
- Black side character
- Afro-Latinx side character
- Puerto Rican bisexual side character
- gay Puerto Rican side character
- Japanese side character
- multiple queer side characters
- side character in a wheelchair
- other side characters of color
CW: death, child death, murder, violence, ableism, racism, sexism, child abuse, cancer
Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Murder
Minor: Ableism, Cancer, Child abuse, Racism, Sexism