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A girl's quest to save a forest kingdom is intertwined with her exploration of identity in this middle-grade contemporary fantasy.The only time Eren Evers feels like herself is when she’s on her bike, racing through the deep woods. While so much of her life at home and at school is flying out of control, the muddy trails and the sting of wind in her face are familiar comforts.Until she rescues a strange, magical bird, who reveals a shocking secret: their forest kingdom is under attack by an ancient foe—the vile Frostfangs—and the birds need Eren's help to survive.Seventh grade is hard enough without adding “bird champion” to her list of after-school activities. Lately, Eren’s friends seem obsessed with their crushes and the upcoming dance, while Eren can’t figure out what a crush should even feel like. Still, if she doesn’t play along, they may leave her behind…or just leave her all together. Then the birds enlist one of Eren's classmates, forcing her separate lives to collide.When her own mother starts behaving oddly, Eren realizes that the Frostfangs—with their insidious whispers—are now hunting outside the woods. In order to save her mom, defend an entire kingdom, and keep the friendships she holds dearest, Eren will need to do something utterly terrifying: be brave enough to embrace her innermost truths, no matter the cost.
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Every Bird a Prince
Overall Rating: ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ ⭐ (5/5) or 9.42/10 overall
A book all about overcoming your fears, being your true self, and helping others? With an Aromantic MC? Sign me up!
Characters - 10
All of the characters were unique and relatable, making this a very enjoyable read for me. The emotions the characters felt always made sense for their personalities too.
Atmosphere - 9
The atmosphere was amazing. The imagery used for the Resplendent Nest especially made it feel that much more real, authentic, and splendid.
Writing - 9
The writing was really immersive and easy to follow along, while still having good pacing and neat descriptions.
Plot - 10
I absolutely loved the story. It flowed nicely and I liked how the connection between the Resplendent Nest and the outside-of-the-woods world was created.
Intrigue - 9
There were a few parts that I figured out what was going to happen, but I suspect that's because I'm older than the target age for this book, and it still didn't break my immersion or anything.
Logic - 9
The book had a decent amount of a logic. A few jumps here or there that felt a little rushed, but nothing major.
Enjoyment - 10
I REALLY enjoyed this book. I didn't want to put it down and I felt myself smiling and laughing along as the characters succeeded in their journey. One of my favorite books this year for sure. :)
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