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the_jennnster's review against another edition
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
fat_tea_tart's review against another edition
3.0
Staggeringly disappointed.
I wanted so badly for this to be a five star review. It has all the ingredients to a book I would absolutely adore! It’s queer, it’s diverse, it’s fat positive, it’s sex positive, it’s about dragons for gods sake. Unfortunately the author’s inexperience truly did diminish the storytelling. The book is far too long. It meanders needlessly and gets lost in the minutiae of the characters daily lives and tends to drag something terrible. The author is in need of an accomplished beta reader or a serious editor. It could easily have been 200 pages shorter. Easily. The pacing of the story was very poor, long and strung out with very minor pops of internet until the last less than a hundred pages, then rushed in the last 10% of the book. So many unresolved plot points as to feel unfulfilled. I’m aware there is a sequel planned, but this book felt wholly without resolution on ANY of the plot points. The author made multiple errors in wordage, and overused phrases that are uncommon enough for it to stand out. (Wrong-footed is used at least 7 times in the first quarter of the book.) It had some lovely moments, and overall I would say I enjoyed it, but I was ultimately disappointed in the outcome. I hope the author finds better support before the next book is published. 3/5 ⭐️ 1.5
I wanted so badly for this to be a five star review. It has all the ingredients to a book I would absolutely adore! It’s queer, it’s diverse, it’s fat positive, it’s sex positive, it’s about dragons for gods sake. Unfortunately the author’s inexperience truly did diminish the storytelling. The book is far too long. It meanders needlessly and gets lost in the minutiae of the characters daily lives and tends to drag something terrible. The author is in need of an accomplished beta reader or a serious editor. It could easily have been 200 pages shorter. Easily. The pacing of the story was very poor, long and strung out with very minor pops of internet until the last less than a hundred pages, then rushed in the last 10% of the book. So many unresolved plot points as to feel unfulfilled. I’m aware there is a sequel planned, but this book felt wholly without resolution on ANY of the plot points. The author made multiple errors in wordage, and overused phrases that are uncommon enough for it to stand out. (Wrong-footed is used at least 7 times in the first quarter of the book.) It had some lovely moments, and overall I would say I enjoyed it, but I was ultimately disappointed in the outcome. I hope the author finds better support before the next book is published. 3/5 ⭐️ 1.5
kdceleste's review
adventurous
funny
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
I liked it but it’s sooo slow. Basically nothing happens. I do, however, REALLY LOVE the characters
tooshay's review against another edition
5.0
Loved this book!
Such a diverse book that I have stayed up many nights reading!! As much as I loved this book, I am a little frustrated by the abruptness of the ending. There were a lot of side stories along the way that never seemed to have a reason for being there, so I’m curious if any of those come up in the second book. That being said, you have been warned and you should definitely read this book!! Highly recommend!!
Such a diverse book that I have stayed up many nights reading!! As much as I loved this book, I am a little frustrated by the abruptness of the ending. There were a lot of side stories along the way that never seemed to have a reason for being there, so I’m curious if any of those come up in the second book. That being said, you have been warned and you should definitely read this book!! Highly recommend!!
julie_lac's review
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
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
4.0
laughingpillow's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
I had previously written a very long review but honestly? This is a great first self-pub from an author not previously used to writing fiction. There are things I have serious issues with, like the specific existence of South Asian culture within a completely fictitious storyline, and some of the pacing, but it was still quite enjoyable. I'll be reading the sequel when it's released.
snowcookies's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
sad
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? Yes
4.5
ziinnias's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.75
Love Maya and her art, but the writing and plot of this book leave a lot to be desired. I almost didn't finish it because it just wasn't interesting enough to get through. Had to skip around continuously and then go back to keep it interesting, but it was not captivating even then. They probably could've halved the book and had the same amount of substance.