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3.99 AVERAGE
3.99 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This book was action-packed and the use of monstrosity as allegory for womanhood was effective. However, the worldbuilding left some to be desired, and I was unimpressed with the character/relationship development.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Rape, Sexism, Violence, Blood, Murder
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
sad
tense
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:
No
I loved this book! I thought the magic system was great and it was a well written expression of the horrid parts of a system that is built around oppression. The twist at the end wasn't my favorite ending for the story, but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
This is a difficult review to write and I really don’t know what to rate it. I feel like a rating from me would be a disservice to the book because I am torn on HOW to rate it.
I really enjoyed some elements of this book. It gives off “Children of Blood and Bone” vibes as far as the politics and world building but with different themes. I don’t know I just really don’t know how to rate this because (for me) it read very young. I know it’s intended to be YA but I’ve read other YA fantasies that didn’t feel so young if that makes sense. It’s hard for me to get into fantasy as it is and this just wasn’t a book that pulled me in and kept me there. It really dragged at times and I had to force myself to keep reading, and in the end I just don’t think this was the book for me. I know many people have loved it and YOU may end up loving it if you read it. I personally am just not going to continue on in the series.
I really enjoyed some elements of this book. It gives off “Children of Blood and Bone” vibes as far as the politics and world building but with different themes. I don’t know I just really don’t know how to rate this because (for me) it read very young. I know it’s intended to be YA but I’ve read other YA fantasies that didn’t feel so young if that makes sense. It’s hard for me to get into fantasy as it is and this just wasn’t a book that pulled me in and kept me there. It really dragged at times and I had to force myself to keep reading, and in the end I just don’t think this was the book for me. I know many people have loved it and YOU may end up loving it if you read it. I personally am just not going to continue on in the series.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-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:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
sad
this book took me a while to read because it’s the first fantasy book i’ve read in nearly ten years since i was like 13
overall i LOVED it to put it simply. the characters were amazing, the setting, the plot just everything was beautiful and i’m eagerly awaiting the sequel next year !!!!
overall i LOVED it to put it simply. the characters were amazing, the setting, the plot just everything was beautiful and i’m eagerly awaiting the sequel next year !!!!
finished this in two days! it was a pretty good book and the plot is