iowa_reads's Reviews (709)


Honestly - wish I would have continued this series as a child. I would have LOVED it.  But as an adult, it's falling short.  KIDS WILL LOVE THIS - don't let my review sway that.  

This is not my typically genre or topic, but I was encouraged by the PopSugar challenge to read this for both librarian recommended and written by someone who was incarcerated. 

Overall, it follows a lot of what we already know - overpopulated prison systems, racist society, and power trips.  It was interesting to see it from an actual convict's point of view though. 
lighthearted
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
adventurous
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes

An excellent book 2 of a series.  It gives me good D&D campaign vibes!