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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
The first half of the book was a slog and I'm not a fan of the mixed metaphor and adjective heavy prose. It simply doesn't flow. Once the action gets going in the latter half however, the pace really picks up. I like the universe enough to pick up book two though I already have misgivings about getting invested in the tragic hero's (certain) tragic life trajectory and (most probable) ultimate tragic end. Over eleven books, no less.
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
slow-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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
slow-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:
Yes
3.5
Bit too many long, convoluted metaphors, although this became less of an issue as the book went on.
Bit too many long, convoluted metaphors, although this became less of an issue as the book went on.
I really liked this book. I liked Lysaer and Arithon both. I loved how they were total opposites, but how they both needed the other one to function. I hate how Athera was cursed and wrapped in suffering for an age. I loved how the boys set Athera free and worked on getting the royal blood line back up again. I loved the beginning of the book with the ships and other stuff. This was truly an amazing book. I rate this 10/10.