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clarabooksit's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-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? It's complicated
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Toxic relationship, Grief, and Animal death
Moderate: Violence, Panic attacks/disorders, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Death, War, and Fire/Fire injury
erins_bookshelf_'s review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
This was so good omg
It was a little slow at the beginning and there may have been too many flashbacks/ exposition towards the beginning but other than that it was amazing
I love Mulan inspired books/ retellings because she’s my favorite Disney character and the storyline has so many possibilities like how more modern ones can make it obvious that Li Shang-inspired character (in this case, Tristan) is bi because they still have romantic feelings for the Mulan-inspired character (Veronyka here) and I love it. I wasn’t aware that this was going to be a trilogy and now J need the rest because that twist at the end was incredible and I need more
I think I wasn’t paying enough attention to the timeline because I didn’t realize that the end of the Blood War was so close to Veronyka’s birth time (though her being Avalkyra’s niece/ “shadow sister” makes is clear it’s only 16 years later and also the book description says it, I just wasn’t paying attention lol) and also the niece/“shadow sister” thing was very unexpected but very interesting.
Very very good book, definitely picks up a lot after getting the backstory stuff out of the way (but it also weaves the history into the rest of the book and it’s very good).
It was a little slow at the beginning and there may have been too many flashbacks/ exposition towards the beginning but other than that it was amazing
I love Mulan inspired books/ retellings because she’s my favorite Disney character and the storyline has so many possibilities
Very very good book, definitely picks up a lot after getting the backstory stuff out of the way (but it also weaves the history into the rest of the book and it’s very good).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, Animal death, and Animal cruelty
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Sexism, and Violence
Minor: Death of parent and Murder
fandomsandfiction's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
5.0
By far one of the best webtoons I have ever read!!!
Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto is the webtoon adaptation of the high fantasy trilogy of the same name. This is a visually impressive comic set in a vibrant fictional world based on Phoenix mythology. The worldbuilding is excellent - rich in history, culture and diversity - brought to life by striking art and colour.
The storyline follows multiple character arcs and developments, which all come together in a spectacular ending (that leaves you with a great desire to read the books for more).
A lot of "I-can't-stand-you" to "I -can't-stand-to-be-away-from-you" going on in this one, which I particularly enjoyed 😌 (it is well-known that I am a sucker for the angsty enemies-to-lovers trope). And character development is done so well for only 63 episodes!
This is definitely a webtoon I will never stop recommending.
Crown of Feathers by Nicki Pau Preto is the webtoon adaptation of the high fantasy trilogy of the same name. This is a visually impressive comic set in a vibrant fictional world based on Phoenix mythology. The worldbuilding is excellent - rich in history, culture and diversity - brought to life by striking art and colour.
The storyline follows multiple character arcs and developments, which all come together in a spectacular ending (that leaves you with a great desire to read the books for more).
A lot of "I-can't-stand-you" to "I -can't-stand-to-be-away-from-you" going on in this one, which I particularly enjoyed 😌 (it is well-known that I am a sucker for the angsty enemies-to-lovers trope). And character development is done so well for only 63 episodes!
This is definitely a webtoon I will never stop recommending.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Violence, War, Outing, Sexism, and Slavery
paperbackprincess19's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This is a fast paced fantasy world that will draw you in from the first few pages. I was truly hooked from the beginning.
Its a new world and the empire is trying to eliminate the previous warriors, The Phoenix Riders. They've nearly succeeded with fully eradicating them, but a few remains and those who are loyal to them remain on the mission to see The Phoenix Riders rise once more.
This book is so well written, pacing is amazing, it fitted so much information, plot and history into a not so long novel without overwhelming the readers.
The ending is satisfying, it's not a cliff hanger but I'm still wanting to read the sequel sooner rather than later.
Its a new world and the empire is trying to eliminate the previous warriors, The Phoenix Riders. They've nearly succeeded with fully eradicating them, but a few remains and those who are loyal to them remain on the mission to see The Phoenix Riders rise once more.
This book is so well written, pacing is amazing, it fitted so much information, plot and history into a not so long novel without overwhelming the readers.
The ending is satisfying, it's not a cliff hanger but I'm still wanting to read the sequel sooner rather than later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence
Moderate: Animal death
Minor: Death, Emotional abuse, Forced institutionalization, Murder, Slavery, and War
stormywolf's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Audiobook Read by Cassandra Campbell, Samantha Desz, Gibson Frazier, Joy Osmanski & Jacques Roy
Unabridged Length: 17.4 Hours
Listened at 2x Speed
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, a solid production, but not as spectacular as I might have liked. I did appreciate being able to hear the terms Xe Xie and the slightly different pronunciation of Avalkyra than I had, but there wasn't much else in the fantasy category that had me puzzled. I also noticed a couple places where the text had "community" in place of "tribe" in the audio, so I assume those were edited later, but they were the only minor differences I caught. In short, this may be a fun change of pace for those who are used to only one narrator per book, but lands pretty standard for those of us who've experienced more complex productions.
Unabridged Length: 17.4 Hours
Listened at 2x Speed
Read my full review at The Wolf's Den
Overall, a solid production, but not as spectacular as I might have liked. I did appreciate being able to hear the terms Xe Xie and the slightly different pronunciation of Avalkyra than I had, but there wasn't much else in the fantasy category that had me puzzled. I also noticed a couple places where the text had "community" in place of "tribe" in the audio, so I assume those were edited later, but they were the only minor differences I caught. In short, this may be a fun change of pace for those who are used to only one narrator per book, but lands pretty standard for those of us who've experienced more complex productions.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Outing
Moderate: Animal death, Death, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic relationship, Violence, Bullying, Gaslighting, Slavery, Emotional abuse, and Sexism
Minor: Death of parent and Murder
talkstofish's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
5.0
This book will take you on a journey of magic (communication with animals), espionage and war, blood family and found family. Webtoon released a comic version of this book, but I was so intrigued by the plot that I decided to just "read" the book. (I mean - who doesn't want to read about people who ride phoenixes that are literally ON FIRE?!) The book is slower-paced (as expected), but I love the slow reveals of plot. The main characters are interesting, as they grow and change over the course of the novel. You like parts of them and dislike others, but I feel that it makes them so much more dynamic and interesting. The world-building and lore by Nicki Pau Preto is great, truly adding to the plot and foreshadowing at things to come. The characters are diverse and LGBTQ+ characters exist and are accepted in that world. One main character is probably gay, although it is not explicitly stated in the first book - and I have not read the second so I cannot confirm whether it's just my hopeful imagination.
* Note: I listened to the audiobook version. They use multiple narrators for different characters, and they all do an amazing job at their characters.
* Note: I listened to the audiobook version. They use multiple narrators for different characters, and they all do an amazing job at their characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death and Slavery
Moderate: Blood, Death, and Violence
Most content warnings are for the end of the book,
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