4.17 AVERAGE

topash's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 73%

I just didn't care about the characters and how it ended
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
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littleworm's review

5.0
adventurous dark emotional mysterious tense 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

SUCH A GOOD STORY OMGGGG, also how dare you end that on a cliffhanger, i need more.

Each character drew me in and kept me entertained. The stories told and the world was deeply satisfying to read about and i connected with the characters and their struggles. 

I NEED to read book 2 right now.
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chancethesecond's review

5.0
adventurous emotional tense 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

What a whirlwind! I was not expecting the crazy journey this book took me on, but I am not complaining. The writing throws you right in and there's a subtle climb in tension before everything erupts into bloody action, one character after another encountering absolute chaos. But then there's a tender moment or another oath being sworn and all is right with the world, even though you know no one you've grown attached to is going to live. Can't wait to start the next one! 

This one took me forever to finish, it really tested my commitment. The slow pace and heavy expository world-building made it a challenge to get into at first, but I understand it was all necessary groundwork for the series. That said, the ending absolutely made it worth it. It was giving serious Game of Thrones vibes. The dramatic ending has definitely encouraged me to keep going with the series.
adventurous challenging dark emotional mysterious 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: Complicated
adventurous dark medium-paced
adventurous fast-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: Yes

About two-thirds of this book is really intriguing and engaging set-up. Getting to know the stakes, the characters, the world. Then the last third is all of it crashing together in shock after shock.
adventurous challenging medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: N/A
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: No