A review by atreegrowsinbooks
The Sapling Cage by Margaret Killjoy

adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Thank you to The Feminist Press for the physical ARC. Thanks to NetGalley and Dreamscape Lore for the ALC! This is out 09/24/2024!

Wow I really enjoyed this one! Kinda went into it not sure what I’d think since this isn’t the typically genre I go for. 

Loved the fall vibes. Loved the queerness and transness that is in this world. The found family, the adventure, the journey of discovering who you are and your own confidence was wonderful. The world building was great and I enjoyed the scenery that was being described. I really loved getting to know these characters, especially Lorel, and I can’t wait to see where they all go in the next books. 

Very happy that there will be more books in this world. If you’re on the fence about picking this up, here are a few themes to help pull you in:

- forest, ponds, mist, hiking, and travels outdoors

- witches and fantasy characters who aren’t defined by gender

- found family

- Learning to have confidence in yourself and be able to rely on friends
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