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4.16 AVERAGE
4.16 AVERAGE
It is very detailed and heavy on world building, which is why I like it. But the plotting and action just drags throughout the entire narrative. The formal language that most of the characters use in conversing with each other, I feel, bogs down character interactions, which is were most of the action takes place. The unknown keeps the reader going forward, but the pay off is less than anticipated. I almost ground to a halt in the last 150 pages, I was getting bored. *Spoiler* The final assassination attempt, although unexpected, is resolved in a paragraph, and the rest is just a set of trial/interrogations to reveal all the remaining mysteries. I finished the book mostly because it was the last one I needed to finish my 2015 reading challenge. Otherwise, I would have left it sitting for longer to get something more exciting through my system.
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
6th reading of this book. This time audio reading. One of my favorites stories. I wish she wrote more books like this instead of mysteries.
adventurous
emotional
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
N/A
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
There is hardly any plot and not enough character study to justify it. Unnecessarily confusing naming conventions and fake words that are not explained or included in the glossary also makes things incredibly difficult to follow for no reason. It’s a book that uses a lot of big words and requires concentration, but not because it has anything particular to say. Contains elves and goblins but the plot would not be changed at all if it was about humans. I came in not knowing what to expect and I didn’t know cozy political slice of life books even existed before this, safe to say I do not enjoy them.
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
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
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
DNF. The reviews that loved this are correct and it wasn’t what I was in the mood for at the time! Maybe I’ll come back when I am.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I read a few books in the past that promote political intregue and instantly my interest was pequed...but I was always let down... But not here!! This is what I wanted.
This isn't an adventure it's just Maia trying his best. In a sense not much happens but also I feel like you learn a lot about the world and the people... Though while reading it I would get confused by names constantly. thankfully there's a glossary at the back which I referred to OFTEN. But there's no map....I'd love a map please.
Seeing Maia change and evolve as a person wa she highlight.. seeing him be naive, to be bitter and angry to ... Letting go and basically saying 'fuck you I'm gonna do what I want!' and what he wanted was friends!!
And oh boy the pining, the pining for a connection, for a lil buddy and he nearly gets it and NOPE...
it's heartbreaking and there were about 2 ..3? Moments where my heart breaks for this halfgoblin boy. He is such a genuinely good lil guy who doesn't want to burden people and wants to treat everyone farely. And then Csevet is just having pick up after him all the time...and giving him advice. He's a good secretary, but I worry about the guy.
I really felt immersed, I loved how they spoke with 'thou art..' and such as well as how they addressed a character... So many titles?? It did get a bit confusing. But I have a short attention span. So a slow moving and involved book isn't a good idea.. bit I had fun!
This isn't an adventure it's just Maia trying his best. In a sense not much happens but also I feel like you learn a lot about the world and the people... Though while reading it I would get confused by names constantly. thankfully there's a glossary at the back which I referred to OFTEN. But there's no map....I'd love a map please.
Seeing Maia change and evolve as a person wa she highlight.. seeing him be naive, to be bitter and angry to ... Letting go and basically saying 'fuck you I'm gonna do what I want!' and what he wanted was friends!!
And oh boy the pining, the pining for a connection, for a lil buddy and he nearly gets it and NOPE...
it's heartbreaking and there were about 2 ..3? Moments where my heart breaks for this halfgoblin boy. He is such a genuinely good lil guy who doesn't want to burden people and wants to treat everyone farely. And then Csevet is just having pick up after him all the time...and giving him advice. He's a good secretary, but I worry about the guy.
I really felt immersed, I loved how they spoke with 'thou art..' and such as well as how they addressed a character... So many titles?? It did get a bit confusing. But I have a short attention span. So a slow moving and involved book isn't a good idea.. bit I had fun!