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nightynight's review
4.0
I really want to like this series. The plot is interesting, the relation ships are cool as well.
But... and this is gonna be a rant... the fact that these are so good really stress the annoying stuff.
Like when she first learned how to do air, why didnt we see her try to fly with it in the next few chapters? Instead we have to wait 200 pages for it (or something).
Why doesnt she try to activate her other powers? Like okay you are stuck on fire, why the hell don't you try your other powers (water, earth, charms, portal, whatever)? And maybe see more from the fae powers, or at least learn more about them ? (The only thing I know is that they are linked to leylines, thats it.)
Why are they so stupid as well. Like why dont you just keep some of your enemies alive, to go through their minds later? Instead... you decide to come out as the Horsemen while attacking vampire actors in the LAMEST, CRINGEST way possible. While calling them Bloodsuckers and whatnot. Is this really how you want to come out?
Why didnt they use the fact she was anonymous to gather some people they trusted to teach her some stuff. I mean they have lived 2.000 years, they gotta know somebody they can make a deal with at the minimum.
Also the heroine can be a bit annoying. Always getting angry (sure she apologies, but was there a need to get angry to start with?)
And again, sometimes the excuses don't make sense, or there are better ways to do it, and I expect old ass people (who are supposedly super strong and important with strategic and diplomatic abelities) would be able to see.
I'm sure I've some other complaints but for now I'm done.
Btw The fact that I'm complaining shows that I want to like this book, and it is good enough to keep me going
I finished the book. It got slightly better.
But... and this is gonna be a rant... the fact that these are so good really stress the annoying stuff.
Like when she first learned how to do air, why didnt we see her try to fly with it in the next few chapters? Instead we have to wait 200 pages for it (or something).
Why doesnt she try to activate her other powers? Like okay you are stuck on fire, why the hell don't you try your other powers (water, earth, charms, portal, whatever)? And maybe see more from the fae powers, or at least learn more about them ? (The only thing I know is that they are linked to leylines, thats it.)
Why are they so stupid as well. Like why dont you just keep some of your enemies alive, to go through their minds later? Instead... you decide to come out as the Horsemen while attacking vampire actors in the LAMEST, CRINGEST way possible. While calling them Bloodsuckers and whatnot. Is this really how you want to come out?
Why didnt they use the fact she was anonymous to gather some people they trusted to teach her some stuff. I mean they have lived 2.000 years, they gotta know somebody they can make a deal with at the minimum.
Also the heroine can be a bit annoying. Always getting angry (sure she apologies, but was there a need to get angry to start with?)
And again, sometimes the excuses don't make sense, or there are better ways to do it, and I expect old ass people (who are supposedly super strong and important with strategic and diplomatic abelities) would be able to see.
I'm sure I've some other complaints but for now I'm done.
Btw The fact that I'm complaining shows that I want to like this book, and it is good enough to keep me going
I finished the book. It got slightly better.
anotherhalima's review
you know how i said the characters are “okay” in the first book. yeah ignore that. i actually hate them. childish dumbos! like you are over 2000 years old but just realized uniting everyone to work together is solution??? and it took a twenty something year old with no memories to suggest it??? nah i can’t! she/he suggest the most basic things and they act like she’s genius. it so weird and infuriating.
the mc is a mess! spiraling one second acting like badass feminist the other. also misogynist at times and sexist.
the world building is so all over the place.
will not cont… honestly should’ve dnfed!
the mc is a mess! spiraling one second acting like badass feminist the other. also misogynist at times and sexist.
the world building is so all over the place.
will not cont… honestly should’ve dnfed!
mosswitch253's review
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
Rarely do I ever DNF books/series, but I am really wrestling with doing that here. The MC insufferable, the writing isn’t great, the plot is barely there, and there’s so many holes and inconsistencies.
There’s jarringlt inserted weird moments of misogyny, and so so many times that Connie is called a bitch. Why?
The other characters are more interesting than the MC because the MC is a mess. And it’s not giving interesting personal conflict and potential growth. It’s a messy characterization.
I dunno. I’m halfway in. The books aren’t that long. I am struck with my normal curiosity to just see where this concept ends up but it is a slog most of the time.
There’s jarringlt inserted weird moments of misogyny, and so so many times that Connie is called a bitch. Why?
The other characters are more interesting than the MC because the MC is a mess. And it’s not giving interesting personal conflict and potential growth. It’s a messy characterization.
I dunno. I’m halfway in. The books aren’t that long. I am struck with my normal curiosity to just see where this concept ends up but it is a slog most of the time.
tragicwarlock's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
rochi_coria's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
2.0
This felt like it was written by a twelve year old
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