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canopy_'s review against another edition
3.0
Spoilers lie ahead…
As one of the books nominated for the best of this year as well as one highly rated by a few friends I was relatively disappointed in this.
Plot holes abound in a book that starts off keeping all of its secrets closely guarded just to release 75% of them within the last 75 pages. What about the other 25%? They’re conveniently just left out.
The description of the lineages was so convoluted and under explained that I found myself seriously wondering about so much even after the book ended. However, it was clear that this wasn’t a plot device - a way to entice you into reading the next book - but simply that it was just left out.
The world was very interesting and there was a lot to like about this book at the end of the day. However I didn’t feel myself connecting the way I should have to Deka or Keita and I wasn’t routing for them so much as the others in the end.
I think this book could have benefitted from the last 75 pages being moved into a second book. It would have allowed a cliffhanger ending and more time to hash out the details that were so glaringly missing. I currently have no drive to read the second book, but if it had stopped there I certainly would want to.
As one of the books nominated for the best of this year as well as one highly rated by a few friends I was relatively disappointed in this.
Plot holes abound in a book that starts off keeping all of its secrets closely guarded just to release 75% of them within the last 75 pages. What about the other 25%? They’re conveniently just left out.
The description of the lineages was so convoluted and under explained that I found myself seriously wondering about so much even after the book ended. However, it was clear that this wasn’t a plot device - a way to entice you into reading the next book - but simply that it was just left out.
The world was very interesting and there was a lot to like about this book at the end of the day. However I didn’t feel myself connecting the way I should have to Deka or Keita and I wasn’t routing for them so much as the others in the end.
I think this book could have benefitted from the last 75 pages being moved into a second book. It would have allowed a cliffhanger ending and more time to hash out the details that were so glaringly missing. I currently have no drive to read the second book, but if it had stopped there I certainly would want to.
coffeeandcrafts's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Body horror and Sexism
Minor: Religious bigotry and War
marije_else's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
jenmangler's review against another edition
2.0
I really wanted to love this one, but it was just okay. The book was chock full of standard YA fantasy elements. It almost felt like Forna was checking the YA fantasy boxes. Keep in mind that I've been pretty burned out on the genre for a while, so that definitely affects my review.
wherethewidlies's review against another edition
4.0
*lower rating to 4 stars*
it's kinda predictable but the plot over all was mind-blowing one of my most amazing read this year!
it's kinda predictable but the plot over all was mind-blowing one of my most amazing read this year!
mistydeath's review against another edition
dark
emotional
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.75
hannahcomer4d's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
3.5
zoe_424's review against another edition
5.0
"I neither fear little girls, nor need shackles to chain them."
This book is everything I've ever wanted in a feminist fantasy novel. Reading this book empowered me. This book is about taking your power back and claiming it for your own. The characters jump off of the page and straight into your heart. I can't believe I lived for 23 years without having read this novel.
This book is everything I've ever wanted in a feminist fantasy novel. Reading this book empowered me. This book is about taking your power back and claiming it for your own. The characters jump off of the page and straight into your heart. I can't believe I lived for 23 years without having read this novel.
_m03_'s review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0