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I feel like my rating for this book might be a bit harsh but my number one factor that I consider when rating a book was how much I enjoyed reading it and I just didn't enjoy reading this book at all. I feel like I had this book sitting on my TBR shelf for a while, and I saw that it was available through Kindle Unlimited, so I finally got around to giving it a shot. I'm actually happy that I read it on Kindle Unlimited instead of buying it because I would have been even more disappointed that I spent money on a book that I didn't like. I also feel like it's kind of hard for me to pin point exactly why I didn't like it especially since the last few books that I rated poorly, I knew exactly why I didn't like them. I feel like maybe I just didn't vibe with this book if that makes sense. The beginning was a bit slow and hard for me to get into, and I just didn't find myself caring for the characters all that much. I feel like it had a lot of elements that I usually like in fantasy books, but somehow, I just couldn't get into it. There is magic and trials, and the main character is the heir to a lost kingdom that was once known for their magic, which is now forbidden. I mean I've read stories with similar plots before that I've enjoyed, but I think because I had trouble getting into it in the beginning, I was kind of in the mindset that I wasn't going to like the rest of the book and that kind of soured my reading experience. Again, it had a lot of elements that I usually like, there is a set up for a true enemies to lovers romance, and I don't think it is necessarily a bad book, it just wasn't for me. I didn't enjoy reading, but there isn't anything glaringly wrong with it that would discourage others for giving it a try. I do think the book gets better as it goes on, but I disliked the beginning of the book too much for the ending to make up for it. This is definitely a series that I personally have to interest in continuing.

mmoore48's review

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adventurous tense 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? Yes

3.75

jrpgirlie's review against another edition

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adventurous mysterious reflective sad tense 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? Yes

4.25

atgerstner's review

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adventurous dark slow-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

First, this is a YA book in everything but name. Sylvia only makes sense as a petulant teen. The love story is a mess. The magic never made sense. I don’t understand why it was so long. There were some interesting ideas let down by terrible pacing and inconsistent characterization. I also hated the narrator of the audiobook. It was a slog.

augustisweird's review against another edition

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I hope this lives up to the hype

annajhx17's review

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adventurous emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? It's complicated
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

luceeefur's review against another edition

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adventurous tense medium-paced

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

3.75

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