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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
In all honesty I don’t understand why so many people had poor reviews for this book! Yes the insta-love was lame, and Kalinda was sort of stupid at times but I was pleasantly surprised, I will surely read the next installment! The story was good, the writing was good, I liked it.
forgot i’d read this.
haven’t forgotten how bad it was lol.
haven’t forgotten how bad it was lol.
"Anything can be changed by those who have the courage to blaze their own path."
I bought this one on sale after reading the synopsis and zero expectations. Overall, I was impressed, especially since this appears to be the author's first YA book. It's not like Girl of Fire and Thorns plot wise, but it gave me the exact same vibes. For fantasy, it's an easy read, and the focus is centered more on gods/demons than world building. I always enjoy a book with a strong heroine and think the next installment will be even better.
"We are all half-demon, half-god."
I bought this one on sale after reading the synopsis and zero expectations. Overall, I was impressed, especially since this appears to be the author's first YA book. It's not like Girl of Fire and Thorns plot wise, but it gave me the exact same vibes. For fantasy, it's an easy read, and the focus is centered more on gods/demons than world building. I always enjoy a book with a strong heroine and think the next installment will be even better.
"We are all half-demon, half-god."
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
I loooove this series! I can’t wait for the last book!!
This book was a huge waste of time. The only thing that was interesting about it was the culture and religious system. It was filled with insta-love and typical YA tropes. I could have picked up any other YA book and gotten the exact same story. I would not recommend at all.
Kali is an orphan who was raised in a temple among other orphan women. In exchange for food and shelter, the women in the temple can be "claimed" when they become of age by their benefactors, i.e., they are taken away to become wives, courtesans or servants. As destiny would have it, Kali is claimed by the rajah, the king, to become his 100th and final rani, or queen. But before she can become the rani, Kali will have to fight all the courtesans that covet her position, even if this might mean her death.
I found this book a very entertaining read--it has all the components people like in a good young adult novel: romance, a very handsome male lead, a very strong female character, and a fascinating and different world from the one we know. I think most readers of young adult fantasy will enjoy this book.
I found this book a very entertaining read--it has all the components people like in a good young adult novel: romance, a very handsome male lead, a very strong female character, and a fascinating and different world from the one we know. I think most readers of young adult fantasy will enjoy this book.
This book is a must read for historical/mythological readers. It revolves around ancient Sumerian culture and feminine empowerment. (You may want to research that before you start reading to gain a better understanding, but you will still be able to follow the book without doing so.)
Loved it!
Really compelling story, loved it! Kalinda is such a relatable character, you really feel for her. I️ listened to it to and the reader really draws you in to the story
Really compelling story, loved it! Kalinda is such a relatable character, you really feel for her. I️ listened to it to and the reader really draws you in to the story