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3.75 AVERAGE
3.75 AVERAGE
adventurous
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
Wow this was so good.
Nice slow burn and a very unexpected turn of events. Love the cliffhanger and can't wait for the next book!!
Nice slow burn and a very unexpected turn of events. Love the cliffhanger and can't wait for the next book!!
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Big plot twist at the end dun dun dun
adventurous
challenging
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Blood, Kidnapping, Alcohol
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was an interesting concept. An outcast orphan from a rebellion twenty years prior is an undiscovered, powerful wielder forced to join the military force that once shunned her. Some parts felt similar to other fantasy stories, while others felt fresh and unique. The magic system is intriguing, with each person having a specific focus.
However, the romance and chemistry between the FMC and MMC felt a little lacking, especially given the buildup and emphasis in the description. I also grew tired of the FMC constantly wallowing in her outcast status and struggling to control her power. It came across as whiny and repetitive, weighing the story down.
Books with multiple authors sometimes feel unbalanced to me. With a single author, there is a distinct voice throughout the book. While I found this story interesting, I struggled to fully immerse myself in it and often lost focus.
Regardless, I still plan to complete the series. The story is engaging—I just wish the writing felt more cohesive.
I don‘t know if this book is for me. Maybe not in the mood right now.