Board Thread:News and Announcements/@comment-98.247.168.42-20181122042639/@comment-37166538-20190529031308

That brings up another point. Why does she have to make them "better than humans"? That also isn't great for the self-esteem of the reading audience.... a bunch of humans.

I agree with this as well. I cannot relate to her perfection either. The majority of the population isn't famous for being super talented, flawless, or powerful. And yet this book seems to say that that's what makes worth something.

I mean, KotLC is still a great series, and I'll still read and enjoy it. I just feel like there are some parts that I would change, if I were SM.

This poem stanza by the author Kate Messner sums the whole perfection issue up, I think:

''While the book in my mind May have had more appeal. This book on my page Is imperfect…and real.''

It may have appeal to write all these characters as perfect, but it's not real. It's not what these young readers will relate to. It's not what will build their self-esteem.