Masha du Toit

Emphasis on ‘young’

I wouldn’t even really use the word ‘adult’ as the MC, while purportedly 16, often acts and regards the world more as a 12yr old. Or younger.

The world is dense with imagery and the frequent use of South African dialect or references was refreshing. It was, however, jarring to realize that while all these children had grown up in that world, they were just now - at *16* - being taught about magical creatures. That greatly increased the dissonance between their given age and how they acted, spoke, and viewed the world.

Then there was the question of why two renowned clothiers had to suddenly move, yet they still get high ranking clients. And again, the 16yr old doesn’t seem to know.

This should not be listed as UF. It should be listed as YA.… (más)

Emphasis on ‘young’

I wouldn’t even really use the word ‘adult’ as the MC, while purportedly 16, often acts and regards the world more as a 12yr old. Or younger.

The world is dense with imagery and the frequent use of South African dialect or references was refreshing. It was, however, jarring to realize that while all these children had grown up in that world, they were just now - at *16* - being taught about magical creatures. That greatly increased the dissonance between their given age and how they acted, spoke, and viewed the world.

Then there was the question of why two renowned clothiers had to suddenly move, yet they still get high ranking clients. And again, the 16yr old doesn’t seem to know.

This should not be listed as UF. It should be listed as YA.… (más)