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4.05 AVERAGE
4.05 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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:
Complicated
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Despite coming out more than 15 years ago, I do think this book still holds up today. There’s a solid plot with a well-thought out world spanning different kingdoms and classes. Each character has a distinct voice, and the narrative is pushed along with very few pacing issues. I felt like I was reading something new, and not just recycled fodder.
There are times where we get a bit info-dumpy, and even though Williams China attempts to package this information to readers in interesting ways, there are times where the information just doesn’t seem necessary to understand the story better.
Some of the character’s decisions, mainly the FMC’s, are impulsive and irrational. Her relationship withMicah is very strange—I had assumed she did not like this man up until they started to make out. I do not get her infatuation with him at all. Same with her crush onHan. I really wished the “kidnapping” was drawn out more but now knowing what I know, I’m not sure this is a feasible love interest (Unless I’m not getting his family history?) . I hate using the term “boy crazy” but she was very quick to kiss any boy she found remotely attractive and at very inappropriate times.
I also found the father extremely annoying with how he responded—not only when he discoversMicah essentially trying to SA his daughter by charming her with a spell (and then just standing there while they mack on each other) but in respects to his wife when it is so obvious that she too is charmed under Gavan’s illegal magic. Like why would you even go to the Cliffs after all this is revealed???
I will be reading the next installment. #TeamAmon
There are times where we get a bit info-dumpy, and even though Williams China attempts to package this information to readers in interesting ways, there are times where the information just doesn’t seem necessary to understand the story better.
Some of the character’s decisions, mainly the FMC’s, are impulsive and irrational. Her relationship with
I also found the father extremely annoying with how he responded—not only when he discovers
I will be reading the next installment. #Team
def a new fav series and author, ready to binge read the rest
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Death of parent
Minor: Rape
Re read: Same rating as before.
This is such a good YA fantasy. It takes a little patience but it pays off. I love the world building, the characters and the writing style. My favourite thing about this book is how it had me at the edge, so taut with worry for Raisa and Han.
This is such a good YA fantasy. It takes a little patience but it pays off. I love the world building, the characters and the writing style. My favourite thing about this book is how it had me at the edge, so taut with worry for Raisa and Han.
adventurous
emotional
Williams Chima has done a great job of drawing the reader in. She's one of the few women writers who can write some pretty convincing male characters without them being totally flat. Definitely excited that it's a series!