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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I started this book with so many doubts. I haven’t read a new series in awhile and let’s just say that my faith has been restored.
The characters were absolutely amazing. I loved how Laia grew and changed so much. I also loved Elias and how he struggled between his freedom and his expectations. Even the villains were developed freakishly well. I LOVE THIS BOOK
The characters were absolutely amazing. I loved how Laia grew and changed so much. I also loved Elias and how he struggled between his freedom and his expectations. Even the villains were developed freakishly well. I LOVE THIS BOOK
Took a while for the plot to build but then it was fantastic! This author really hates her characters in the best way haha
loved loved loved this! was slow at the start but I got hooked so fast and loved the plot twists and development. Characters Elias and Laia are so likeable and their development is so fun and interesting to see! absolutely shocked at the ending and eager to dive into book 2
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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:
Yes
If you can sing and that heals people and you're at this like battle academy, I feel like there would have been opportunities to use that before now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Child death, Rape, Blood, Trafficking, War
Minor: Sexual violence, Abortion, Death of parent
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a reread for me, but it was as excellent as the first time I read it. I love the schemes, the politics, the questionable alliances. I loved watching Laia's transformation, her bravery, and her tenacity. Elias was equally as impressive. He sacrificed so much to save Laia and his soul. The setting, based on the ancient Roman Empire, was harsh and brutal, where the lines between allies and enemies blur. Compelling, emotional, and a great start to a series.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes