Reviews

Gleam by Raven Kennedy

itsmeganduh's review against another edition

adventurous emotional tense medium-paced

5.0

spicy_knightreader's review against another edition

5.0

I absolutely adore this series. The main characters development is by far my favorite character development I’ve read thus far in my life. Watching Auden grow, learn about herself, discover herself, and find her worth was truly beautiful to read. I simply don’t know how I’m supposed to wait 7 months for the next book.

kaaydejong's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful 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? No

4.0

persephonereads_'s review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

lillmosen's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional funny tense medium-paced

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

4.75

kyrielara's review against another edition

2.0

I’m tired of reading books where the all powerful female character looses her powers. I actually thought this was the best book in the series and I was hooked. Until the end. I can’t bring myself to finish the series to even see if she gets her powers back. It’s lazy and unoriginal writing when an author does that to her FMC.

tasha5492'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? It's complicated

5.0

meshuganush's review against another edition

adventurous challenging emotional hopeful reflective medium-paced

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

3.25

I enjoyed the story, however plot wise I wasn't really surprised by much even though our main character and primary narrator was. As a positive spin on that, it means the story progressed logically. The one surprise I did find was how the power was used at the end but I did anticipate it's use. Still a very enjoyable story. 

I did find Auren to be frustrating. I think I have a bit the whole series but especially here. She just doesn't seem to think things all the way through. For example when you sneak out of your rooms you need to sneak back in rather than walking past guards in front of your door..... To be charitable this is the first time she's thinking for herself but it was still frustrating that she kept making these types of mistakes. 

maddie_paige's review against another edition

adventurous dark emotional hopeful tense medium-paced

4.5

kalejone's review against another edition

adventurous emotional 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

4.5