3.75 AVERAGE


Wanted the writing to be better 
Don’t really like the MMC 
Not sure if I’m supposed to, I guess I don’t really understand where this professing of love or whatever came from 

I feel like this book did a lot of telling not a lot of showing or describing

The next one is out, guess I’m gonna read it tho..,
fast-paced
medium-paced
adventurous dark funny mysterious sad tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

I was expecting that I was gonna fall in love with this...but I was just...meh, not bad, I guess?

There is only one way to describe this book: MEDIOCRE.

The writing and plot were basically average. I don't see anything special with this book. Just another typical romantasy indulgence. But I don't necessarily hate it, y'know?

I'm gonna read the 2nd installment, the story is basic and mediocre but it kinda intrigues me still. 
adventurous funny fast-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
slow-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
adventurous challenging fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous mysterious medium-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: Yes

This book surprised me because I did not expect to love it as much as I do. Tough FMC who I rooted for throughout the whole book. Morally grey MMC. Strong Friendships. The cliff hanger at the end 🤯🤯🤯 but thankfully Duskbound came out last week so I can move right along!! 
adventurous inspiring 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

That ending! I immediately carted out the sequel because I need to know what happens next! This is where booktok does it right and recommends a book worthy of the hype.

Just when you think you can foresee the ending, the plot changes direction and leaves you reeling for more. I wouldn’t say this scratches the Fourth Wing itch, but it’s close enough. The plot premise is very similar to FW but a reverse in roles.

Side track: The general seems iffy tbh. I feel all the built up is a lie and that Fia and him aren’t endgame. He has too many secrets. Too sus.

Anyway, for a debut book, I really think this was very well done!