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Senlin Ascends

Josiah Bancroft

4.06 AVERAGE


Felt like it dragged a bit in the early parts...I think because I didn't care for Senlin as a character. However, I stuck with it and was rewarded with what I'd argue was the most masterfully crafted story of character growth I've had the pleasure of reading.
adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous tense 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: Yes
adventurous dark mysterious slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous medium-paced
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

Good premise for a fantasy book! The world building is really enjoyable, and the MC is quite different than a typical fantasy MC, which I enjoyed, 
adventurous mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
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