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3.52 AVERAGE
3.52 AVERAGE
There’s been a lot of buzz about The Hundredth Queen. And, usually, if there’s a lot of buzz, I’m typically disappointed in some shape or form. Lately, I’m been having the worst reading slump ever, and, unfortunately, the anticipated new releases have all been so-so mehs. I hoped The Hundredth Queen would be the one to pull me out of the meh book Hell, and it surprisingly did.
THQ is not by all means perfect, but it’s fast-paced and entertaining. And, for once, it has a romance that I like--though technically it is instalove. I really liked Kalinda, Jaya, and all the ladies. I’m curious about what will happen to the wives and courtesans in the next book and with Kalinda and Deven. I have a feeling that there might be a love triangle in the next book considering the two brothers (one like her and one not) and based on the wording of the synopsis.
Looking forward to The Fire Queen.
THQ is not by all means perfect, but it’s fast-paced and entertaining. And, for once, it has a romance that I like--though technically it is instalove. I really liked Kalinda, Jaya, and all the ladies. I’m curious about what will happen to the wives and courtesans in the next book and with Kalinda and Deven. I have a feeling that there might be a love triangle in the next book considering the two brothers (one like her and one not) and based on the wording of the synopsis.
Looking forward to The Fire Queen.
This is a fascinating, but brutal tale in a kingdom steeped in patriarchy, where women are expected to both submit to the men but also be highly trained warriors. It's a disgusting system, but what is interesting to read is to learn more about the history that created it. There are layers beneath this and hope injects itself in the tale by showing how people have fought back in the past and start to in the present. I am interested in seeing where this tale goes in the next book.
It has been a long time since I've picked up a book and enjoyed it from cover to cover. The Hundredth Queen took me to a world full of hidden magic and dueling women who fight for survival. The story took so many twist and turns, I was always left guessing at what was to come next. I loved the characters. They seemed real and full of depth. Five stars for Emily R. King.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review.
Gripping
An amazing ride. I am shocked how good this book actually is. It flows quickly and takes you places you would not expect. Looking forward to number two
An amazing ride. I am shocked how good this book actually is. It flows quickly and takes you places you would not expect. Looking forward to number two
A story about sovereignty
Sure, the love story is predictable. The story is about survival, sisterhood, faith, and being true to yourself. Can’t wait for the next one.
Sure, the love story is predictable. The story is about survival, sisterhood, faith, and being true to yourself. Can’t wait for the next one.
It was an enjoyable enough read and it went by quickly. I feel like a lot of things lacked depth or weren't fully thought through but I still enjoyed the story.
3.5 stars.
This is a hard one to review. I liked the premise, though it made my stomach hurt thinking about the lack of choice all those women had. I liked the characters. The pacing & storyline we're interesting enough to keep me racing through the story--I read it pretty much in one sitting.
There are problems though. So many ideas, but nothing was fleshed out as much as it could have been. If the author had spent more time on the details instead of giving us surface, this story could have been amazing. So amazing, because the premise & storyline we're very interesting. It just needed MORE. There's a reason most fantasy books are long. The insta-love with Kali & Devon really just doesn't make sense because it wasn't given enough attention. She's never seen a man before, but she just instantly is attracted to him? That I could maybe buy--but it happened with hardly any real details. They cared too deeply for each other far too quickly without enough real action. The myriad of characters that added interest to the story, all the different women in the palace, could have been written so amazingly if more time had been taken with them.
This is a hard one to review. I liked the premise, though it made my stomach hurt thinking about the lack of choice all those women had. I liked the characters. The pacing & storyline we're interesting enough to keep me racing through the story--I read it pretty much in one sitting.
There are problems though. So many ideas, but nothing was fleshed out as much as it could have been. If the author had spent more time on the details instead of giving us surface, this story could have been amazing. So amazing, because the premise & storyline we're very interesting. It just needed MORE. There's a reason most fantasy books are long. The insta-love with Kali & Devon really just doesn't make sense because it wasn't given enough attention. She's never seen a man before, but she just instantly is attracted to him? That I could maybe buy--but it happened with hardly any real details. They cared too deeply for each other far too quickly without enough real action. The myriad of characters that added interest to the story, all the different women in the palace, could have been written so amazingly if more time had been taken with them.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.95/5
this was very close to a four (im really stating the obvious out here). it was really good, loved the characters and the story! the reason why its NOT a four is because it was confusing at times?? i dont know i probably thing that because i was reading it way too late for it to be healthy (don’t we all). the book was super fast paced though and the chapters were really short!! overall, read this book but unlike me, don’t finish it at 2am (or do because when do we not at this point).
this was very close to a four (im really stating the obvious out here). it was really good, loved the characters and the story! the reason why its NOT a four is because it was confusing at times?? i dont know i probably thing that because i was reading it way too late for it to be healthy (don’t we all). the book was super fast paced though and the chapters were really short!! overall, read this book but unlike me, don’t finish it at 2am (or do because when do we not at this point).
I really wanted to like this book. The concept was really interesting- a leader who takes on a new wife and the others can fight to take on the wives number. But overall I just couldn’t get into it.
I can’t quite put my finger on it but maybe it was too much going on, all the bickering/fighting women, or just the men in general that I didn’t take to.
Overall it was kind of eh. I don’t really want to continue the series which is disappointing.
I can’t quite put my finger on it but maybe it was too much going on, all the bickering/fighting women, or just the men in general that I didn’t take to.
Overall it was kind of eh. I don’t really want to continue the series which is disappointing.