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3.81 AVERAGE
3.81 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
A very strong debut and first book in a series from a New Zealand author. My attention was drawn to this following CoNZealand, which (with mixed success, admittedly) did manage to highlight some great New Zealand authors and works in the SFF space, at least to me. My library had the first two of this series (I've requested they buy the third) and I'm hooked. The character work is so strong, especially the female lead, and I also love the setting. Would also be a great introduction to adult fantasy for those who have read primarily from YA.
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I'd heard good things about The Lord of Stariel , but ended up DNFing at the 30% mark. The set up was intriguing - unique setting, diverse cast of characters, and a (somewhat) sexually liberated FMC with an independent streak. Sadly, nothing much happened, Even after The Choosing, it was back to dull and boring. I wasn't interested in the love triangle and without having finished the book, I can tell you now that Wyn is one of the fae. I mean come one, he shows up mysteriously out of the blue one day? . As long as this book was, I can't imagine slogging through four more books in the series. I may be missing out, but I'm not going to lose any sleep over it.
No rating due to DNF.
No rating due to DNF.
medium-paced
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Wholesome story.