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3.91 AVERAGE
3.91 AVERAGE
I’ve been waiting for more from Cho since her first book and it’s amazing to see Prunella utterly in her element.
This book is quite different from its predecessor. For one thing, it has the bones of a different genre. But it still provides the same interest and delight and general fairy shenanigans as the previous one.
I’m so glad it’s out in the world.
This book is quite different from its predecessor. For one thing, it has the bones of a different genre. But it still provides the same interest and delight and general fairy shenanigans as the previous one.
I’m so glad it’s out in the world.
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This was very different from The Sorcerer to the Crown in many ways. I was kind of expecting more like the last one; Zacharias was barely in this one and even Prunella was not that important. But once I got into the story, I did enjoy it very much.
It was good to slip back into the world of the Sorcerer Royal. Muna, without magic, must find a way to save her sister Sakti from the Fairy Court and convince the English magiciennes Henrietta and Prunella to help. Cho is an incredible writer, and I enjoyed the time and space that the women in all the settings (England, Malaysia, and Fairy) are given in the story. The plot was surprisingly predictable, despite its uniqueness, which was a bit of a disappointment. However, it's so nice to read a historical fantasy featuring women of color. And the female romance subplot was refreshing, too.
"But what has been stolen from me?" said Sakti. "I lack for nothing."
"Would you say so?" said Mak Genggang. "I can think of any number of things your enemy may have stolen from you. Your conscience, your manners, your respect for you elders..."
"Would you say so?" said Mak Genggang. "I can think of any number of things your enemy may have stolen from you. Your conscience, your manners, your respect for you elders..."