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once_upon_a_storybook's review
hopeful
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? No
4.0
This was a really great follow up to book one. But I’m not going to lie, it lost my interest a couple of times while reading this.
I love Sinai and Naala and how strong they are and their character development was amazing. I just hated how Naala treated Sinai in the beginning, like she’s just as confused as you. I was glad Naala finally came to her senses.
I love their friend group, they were amazing and all had great chemistry with each other. I love Eni and Naala relationship, they were adorable.
I really enjoyed the plot as well and the way the book ended, it was a great way to end the series.
I love Sinai and Naala and how strong they are and their character development was amazing. I just hated how Naala treated Sinai in the beginning, like she’s just as confused as you. I was glad Naala finally came to her senses.
I love their friend group, they were amazing and all had great chemistry with each other. I love Eni and Naala relationship, they were adorable.
I really enjoyed the plot as well and the way the book ended, it was a great way to end the series.
tianaosuoha's review
4.0
Although Naala and Sinai kept fainting at the slightest provocation, this book was a good read. However, some concepts were not explained properly.
In my opinion, I think the job of an author is not just to narrate a story. She needs to also drop hints at different points of the story. A reader finds the story more enjoyable when they can connect dots. I find this concept really lacking in this story.
Ina, Madi and even Eni were descendants of the firsts, but how come they showed no traits before then. At least there should have been some display of power even by mistake, so that it can all make sense to the reader.
Giving it 4 stars. I enjoyed it for the most part. And I look forward to reading the third book.❤
In my opinion, I think the job of an author is not just to narrate a story. She needs to also drop hints at different points of the story. A reader finds the story more enjoyable when they can connect dots. I find this concept really lacking in this story.
Ina, Madi and even Eni were descendants of the firsts, but how come they showed no traits before then. At least there should have been some display of power even by mistake, so that it can all make sense to the reader.
Giving it 4 stars. I enjoyed it for the most part. And I look forward to reading the third book.❤
jaysim79's review against another edition
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.5
This book was not great
bookishbytammi's review
4.25
As if I couldn’t love these characters any more! Naala & Sinai have my heart as MCs but their friend group are also amazing stand-alone characters! The story is so fast paced and engaging, I cant wait for the 3rd book in the series, the characters are getting stronger and more confident in each book.
I am however accompanying the book with the audiobook because the inclusion of the Igbo language can be a bit confusing but its definitely not overkill and theres a dictionary at the back of the book to help.
Overall I cant recommend this series enough, its really made me fall in love with fantasy!
I am however accompanying the book with the audiobook because the inclusion of the Igbo language can be a bit confusing but its definitely not overkill and theres a dictionary at the back of the book to help.
Overall I cant recommend this series enough, its really made me fall in love with fantasy!
sophievigeant's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0