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4.11 AVERAGE
4.11 AVERAGE
emotional
mysterious
reflective
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:
Complicated
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
I enjoyed the episodic aspect of the book, although at times (especially in the first part) there are several instances of “telling” rather than showing, such as when the empress dowager is sentenced to death… I was expecting more weight placed in that moment, but it happened and passed quickly. This does improve as the book continues, and I am interested in how Jusetsu’s relationships with other characters will develop in future novels.
There are also some rather beautiful descriptions - especially of Jusetsu’s powers. However, I feel like more explanation on the nature and limits of her powers would have been nice. I look forward to reading more of this series.
There are also some rather beautiful descriptions - especially of Jusetsu’s powers. However, I feel like more explanation on the nature and limits of her powers would have been nice. I look forward to reading more of this series.
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
mysterious
slow-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
emotional
mysterious
relaxing
sad
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
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Death of parent
Moderate: Child abuse, Genocide, Incest, Slavery, Violence, War
Minor: Chronic illness
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i picked this up because the anime ends in a really unsatisfying place, but this book really only covers the first half(?) of the show, so i would need to read further to get new content. it's nice getting dialogue scenes where i can imagine the characters doing a little more than sitting straight right beside one another while they talk (watching the show was a bit boring because they rarely used any kind of dynamic posing while the characters were haivng conversations.) i am interested in reading more, i'm just worried that if the relationship between jusetsu and the emperor stays as... stilted(?) as it already is, i'm going to get bored.
i picked this up because the anime ends in a really unsatisfying place, but this book really only covers the first half(?) of the show, so i would need to read further to get new content. it's nice getting dialogue scenes where i can imagine the characters doing a little more than sitting straight right beside one another while they talk (watching the show was a bit boring because they rarely used any kind of dynamic posing while the characters were haivng conversations.) i am interested in reading more, i'm just worried that if the relationship between jusetsu and the emperor stays as... stilted(?) as it already is, i'm going to get bored.
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No