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mtimberlake13's review
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
ninajune's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vulpixie's review
4.0
I once read a post somewhere that said something along the lines of "fantasy names are just regular names said by authors with a mouthful of biscuit" and every time a new name appeared in this book, that was all I could think.
Sonea - Sonia
Dannyl - Daniel
Lorlen - Lauren
You get the idea. It didn't detract from the story but I did find myself trying to say the names out loud to see which name it might sound like.
It took me a long time to make it through this book but I don't feel it was a fault of the book itself. For some reason this was the book I chose in the middle of a reading slump and it's just been a bit hard to prioritise time to sit and read it.
I loved the story. It is a different twist on the normal "rags to riches" that we normally see, and I found myself really liking the characters. Even characters that weren't particularly prevalent in the book were relatable and likable. The main character, Sonea, has a lot of inner turmoil and the author manages to maintain this throughout without it becoming frustrating or tiresome.
Very enjoyable read, although a bit of a slow start which is why it loses a star. There's also a lot of politics and background that can drag on if you're just looking for a story to dive in to and get lost in.
Sonea - Sonia
Dannyl - Daniel
Lorlen - Lauren
You get the idea. It didn't detract from the story but I did find myself trying to say the names out loud to see which name it might sound like.
It took me a long time to make it through this book but I don't feel it was a fault of the book itself. For some reason this was the book I chose in the middle of a reading slump and it's just been a bit hard to prioritise time to sit and read it.
I loved the story. It is a different twist on the normal "rags to riches" that we normally see, and I found myself really liking the characters. Even characters that weren't particularly prevalent in the book were relatable and likable. The main character, Sonea, has a lot of inner turmoil and the author manages to maintain this throughout without it becoming frustrating or tiresome.
Very enjoyable read, although a bit of a slow start which is why it loses a star. There's also a lot of politics and background that can drag on if you're just looking for a story to dive in to and get lost in.
clairecj's review against another edition
3.0
3.7 stars to be precise. This was a decent YA fantasy book, not my normal genre, but enjoyable all the same. Started out very strong and some parts had me hooked. The only reason I've not rated it higher is because it took me a while to finish and didn't really get fully into it. I'm still wanting to read the rest of the series!
nodressrehearsals's review
1.75
This was just meh. It wasn't bad but there was nothing interesting about it.
Most of the book was super slow and repetitive. And then it picked up for the last little bit and got (slightly) interesting. I won't be reading the next books because this book just didn't hold my interest (that's the problem with a "setup" book in a series).
Most of the book was super slow and repetitive. And then it picked up for the last little bit and got (slightly) interesting. I won't be reading the next books because this book just didn't hold my interest (that's the problem with a "setup" book in a series).
nadine_booklover's review
3.0
3.5 stars... Solid story, still I missed something. However I am curious enough to go on with this trilogy and start the second book soon.
jennabeelack's review against another edition
4.0
I was actually pleasantly surprised by this book. After hearing several not-great reviews from trusted friends, I was reluctant to pick up a copy. Last Christmas though, my mum bought me the whole series (second hand from a friend's daughter who hadn't enjoyed them so much).
I started the book with a feeling of apprehension, but I'm actually genuinely enjoying the series so far, and am actually quite delighted to have the rest of the series already in my possession.
I started the book with a feeling of apprehension, but I'm actually genuinely enjoying the series so far, and am actually quite delighted to have the rest of the series already in my possession.
mandamoorocks's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I LOVE THIS BOOK!
callybee's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.0