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4.15 AVERAGE
4.15 AVERAGE
This was so sad as I loved the first book. The multiple narrators just slowed the story down way too much in this one. Without the characters being on a cohesive journey it felt like this book was trying to tell 2 large plots at once, at the detriment of pacing. I felt bored and wondering why certain chapters even mattered because I didn't feel the real risk to the characters. I might revisit this when the third book comes out but for now I'm done
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I enjoy this bird made of fire and threats revealing themselves. If you want to know more about either of these check out "The Ashfire King" by Chelsea Abdullah, book 2 in the Sandsea Trilogy.
Finding yourself underground in a city of jinn, the middle of a magical conflict, and separated from 50% of your group isnt the best way to start the book. But Loulie and Mazen have their wits, a magic dagger, and a shapeshifter indebted to their mysterious companion. Wrapped up in new issues that aren't her making what will she do when the chance to act presents itself?
Narrated by Nikki Massoud, Sean Rohani, and Rasha Zamamiri. Bringing equal parts wit and murderous intent to our different povs
Reasons to read:
-Grappling with worldviews given more context
-Some folks that really need to be stabbed
-A good bird
-Context for the reader about what's really going on
-Some stabbing
Cons:
-I forgot this was a trilogy and was confused why a couple of threads weren't wrapped up until the very end
Finding yourself underground in a city of jinn, the middle of a magical conflict, and separated from 50% of your group isnt the best way to start the book. But Loulie and Mazen have their wits, a magic dagger, and a shapeshifter indebted to their mysterious companion. Wrapped up in new issues that aren't her making what will she do when the chance to act presents itself?
Narrated by Nikki Massoud, Sean Rohani, and Rasha Zamamiri. Bringing equal parts wit and murderous intent to our different povs
Reasons to read:
-Grappling with worldviews given more context
-Some folks that really need to be stabbed
-A good bird
-Context for the reader about what's really going on
-Some stabbing
Cons:
-I forgot this was a trilogy and was confused why a couple of threads weren't wrapped up until the very end
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
i love these characters so much
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
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
Ashfire King is just as fantastic of a book as Stardust Thief. A thrilling story from start to finish with twists and turns, laughter and tears. Seeing all the characters grows and come into themselves as well as learning about new characters was so fun. Knowing this is the second of a trilogy, I knew some twist was coming at the end, but it was not even close to what I had theorized. I look forward to rereading these two books to prepare for the third.
adventurous
medium-paced
enjoyable second installment. For me this series stands above many recent books in the same genre. I always love the stories inside the story.
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was a bit hard with so many characters and i read the first one a while ago. I liked that she started with a lookback/summary. But at times I still felt lost and there was a bit too much going on for me. The end is a big cliffhanger.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
tense
I had forgotten how much I love this series!
The ending tho!! Like damn, let a girl breathe!! I have to wait another year or more to know what will happen? What did I ever do to you?
Anyways, putting aside the fact that I will once again not sleep with how much I want to read what’s coming next, this was amazing!
The adventure, the twists and turns, the character developments, the world!
There’s literally nothing wrong with this book and I’m here for it!
The ending tho!! Like damn, let a girl breathe!! I have to wait another year or more to know what will happen? What did I ever do to you?
Anyways, putting aside the fact that I will once again not sleep with how much I want to read what’s coming next, this was amazing!
The adventure, the twists and turns, the character developments, the world!
There’s literally nothing wrong with this book and I’m here for it!
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes