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floweringwords's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
aminas_venting_machine's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
sad
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
morganvw's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
3.5
3.5/5 - really enjoyed the thought provoking themes in this book! i am not usually one to read high fantasy books with so many characters and deep lore, but this one wasn’t too bad to follow (considering i listened to the audiobook so recounting the name’s’ pronunciation wasn’t as hard).
bringlaurasnacks's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
canaanmerchant's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderfully challenging book that manages to stand out in a number of unique ways.
Maia is a forgotten son of an emperor who finds himself as heir after his father and the line after him all perish suddenly. Thrown into court he has to learn how to govern on the fly.
The book manages to be deftly political without being salacious and Maia is a very complex character whom we are able to see grow in a number of ways while facing a variety of challenges.
Addison manages to tell a story that is comfortable but not derivative. Her story, characters and world are all original and well executed.
The formal prose and dense network of names and titles make reading the book a challenge but in a way that makes one proud to accomplish something rather than just feeling frustration. Still I was thankful for a character list at the back of the book.
I'm glad I stopped putting this off.
Maia is a forgotten son of an emperor who finds himself as heir after his father and the line after him all perish suddenly. Thrown into court he has to learn how to govern on the fly.
The book manages to be deftly political without being salacious and Maia is a very complex character whom we are able to see grow in a number of ways while facing a variety of challenges.
Addison manages to tell a story that is comfortable but not derivative. Her story, characters and world are all original and well executed.
The formal prose and dense network of names and titles make reading the book a challenge but in a way that makes one proud to accomplish something rather than just feeling frustration. Still I was thankful for a character list at the back of the book.
I'm glad I stopped putting this off.
noblelandmermaid's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.25
alicebme's review against another edition
4.0
How lovely for a book to be chill AF but also keep you interested. Maia is how I imagine Jesus-a good guy just trying his best to understand and be fair, but with a colossal responsibility and many wishing him to fail. Also, Maia is Harry fucking Potter for reals.
nicola_95's review
challenging
emotional
hopeful
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
sorenevre's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.0
Slow elf politics but well done