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3.82 AVERAGE
3.82 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Marginally less dull and less annoying FMC than book 1.
Overall plot moved along a bit but not enough. It felt like a lot of filler without a lot of substance. There was a small amount of character development, which I was infinitely grateful for. Orlaith is less annoying and naive than in book 1 and she (thankfully) takes more initiative.
Lots of questions still and I don’t really understand why two characters have their own storylines. I enjoyed their stories as they were a refreshing break from oralith’s dull personality but they didn’t tie into the main story. That doesn’t usually bother me but the lack of plot progression or explanations makes these two random POV’s just feel like too much.
Book 2 ends in a cliffhanger so I’ll at least start books three. Will probably finish just for the sake of closure but not because I’m really enjoying the series, unfortunately.
Overall plot moved along a bit but not enough. It felt like a lot of filler without a lot of substance. There was a small amount of character development, which I was infinitely grateful for. Orlaith is less annoying and naive than in book 1 and she (thankfully) takes more initiative.
Lots of questions still and I don’t really understand why two characters have their own storylines. I enjoyed their stories as they were a refreshing break from oralith’s dull personality but they didn’t tie into the main story. That doesn’t usually bother me but the lack of plot progression or explanations makes these two random POV’s just feel like too much.
Book 2 ends in a cliffhanger so I’ll at least start books three. Will probably finish just for the sake of closure but not because I’m really enjoying the series, unfortunately.
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
medium-paced
I can't get over how beautiful the prose is. The writing is just so good. But I struggled with Orlaith. She makes terrible decisions and don't align with her motivations. Even giving her allowances for growing up sheltered, her actions are sometimes so frustratingly stupid. It difficult for my brain to marry this beautiful writing with such poor plot decisions. I felt like a few different actions would have led to a stronger story.
There were a few plot points that were abandoned without being fully explained. For example, an emphasis was placed on the traditions of the other kingdom, but then their traditions were not explained or explored. I wanted a little more depth.
That being said, I do love this world, but I don't love all the characters in it.
There were a few plot points that were abandoned without being fully explained. For example, an emphasis was placed on the traditions of the other kingdom, but then their traditions were not explained or explored. I wanted a little more depth.
That being said, I do love this world, but I don't love all the characters in it.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay… I’m coming around on it not being weird I think… iykyk.
The ending! Omg! 🥺
The ending! Omg! 🥺
still really enjoyed this one!! it lost me a little but at certain parts but still loved the characters. i loved kai’s chapters especially and am excited to see where that will go! some big secrets were revealed and i honestly have no idea where the next book is gonna go. can’t wait to read more!
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes