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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
adventurous
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
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:
Complicated
I read a little over half this book in one sitting bc I just wanted to get to the smut and I stopped once I did lol
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
I guess this is technically romantasy and the author did a good job with both elements. Strong characters, good pacing, I would have given it another .5 stars but there was a little too much talk of woman scent/man scent for my taste.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
Yes
I Really enjoyed this book and the way Grace Draven can write such complex stories in not only one book but so few pages astounds me! This book is great for any high fantasy lover or some one in a bit of a book slump which i am both.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Pretty good but for sure the weakest of her books I have read. Characters were just okay, but they were still pretty interesting. The relationship in contrast wasn't really that interesting but I think the story still carried, and made this quite an enjoyable read.
dark
emotional
hopeful
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
It was well written but I wasn't sold on the romance. It felt like that particularly was told rather than shown. I liked the characters alright but didn't love them the way you want to in these kinds of books.
This high fantasy is almost more romance than fantasy. Martise is sent by the Conclave to apprentice to the mage Silhara. But the Conclave does not trust their brother, Silhara, due to his disregard for authority and his hermit-like lifestyle. Martise is actually sent to spy on him, and find something that the Conclave can use to finally be rid of him once and for all. Well, we all know what happens next. :P This reminded me of [b:Poison Study|60510|Poison Study (Study, #1)|Maria V. Snyder|http://photo.goodreads.com/books/1170542921s/60510.jpg|1180409] due to the setting, and the forbidden relationship between a powerful, dangerous, and misunderstood man and a servant. It also had a similar pace. There was a lot of underlying issues with magic and mystery. But most of the book was of Martise and Silhara working together and studying, similar to Poison Study.
And Silhara and Martise are amazing characters both. Silhara is gloomy and stern but hard working and passionate about the things he cares about. And hot! He is extremely tall and lithe, with bronze skin and raven black hair to his waist. Martise is a servant who is used to being quiet and submissive, but Silhara irritates her like no other and she cant resist occasionally being defiant. Their romance is very slow and smoldering, before it explodes with some very sexy scenes. Again, Silhara is extremely passionate and they are both extremely loyal and determined. It has a great ending, better than Poison Study.
And Silhara and Martise are amazing characters both. Silhara is gloomy and stern but hard working and passionate about the things he cares about. And hot! He is extremely tall and lithe, with bronze skin and raven black hair to his waist. Martise is a servant who is used to being quiet and submissive, but Silhara irritates her like no other and she cant resist occasionally being defiant. Their romance is very slow and smoldering, before it explodes with some very sexy scenes. Again, Silhara is extremely passionate and they are both extremely loyal and determined. It has a great ending, better than Poison Study.