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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
reflective
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
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
tense
fast-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
adventurous
mysterious
tense
fast-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
From the R slur, to naming an Asian character “Zen” and repeatedly describing her as a “porcelain doll” just about every time she’s mentioned, to the final straw of describing a Black child as having “chocolate-hued skin”, I can’t bring myself to keep reading this. I don’t remember the first 2 books being this problematic :/
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Racism
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This series continues to fascinate me. I love the unique and complex world that Dabos has created as well as the slow and methodical ways that she develops the characters and their relationships, especially the romantic relationship of the main character. In this installment, she starts to exert her own agency and learns tremendous lesson along the way. I also love the addition of another character whose abilities and precociousness greatly intrigue me. Sadly, only one book remains to read in this series.
The Tower of Babel was a fantastic continuation of The Mirror Visitor series, and while I thoroughly enjoyed it, I do have a few thoughts that kept me from giving it a full 5 stars. Still, this book is definitely worth the read and picks up on everything I loved from the previous installments while introducing new, intriguing elements that kept me hooked.
World-building is a major highlight once again. Christelle Dabos continues to expand on the already rich world of the Arks, and The Tower of Babel takes us to new, fascinating locations that further explore the magic, politics, and mysteries of this universe. The setting is so creative, and I really appreciate how Dabos introduces new facets of the world that make it feel even more alive and complex. There’s always something new to discover, and I loved seeing how the world continued to evolve.
Ophelia remains a wonderful protagonist, and I loved seeing how she grows in this book. She’s still the same intelligent, resourceful character we know and love, but in The Tower of Babel, she’s more confident, more aware of her own strengths, and better equipped to navigate the increasingly complex world around her. Her emotional journey is as engaging as ever, and I enjoyed seeing her face new challenges that pushed her to evolve. She’s just so relatable and endearing, and I found myself rooting for her more than ever.
As for Thorn, I have complicated feelings! I definitely still find him fascinating, but I’m also frustrated by him at times. There’s a lot of tension between him and Ophelia, and while I’m always interested in their dynamic, I wanted to see more progress in their relationship. It’s still very slow-burn, and while that keeps things interesting, I found myself wishing for a little more clarity or movement in their connection. There’s a lot of emotional complexity between them, but sometimes it felt like they were stuck in the same patterns, which slowed things down for me a bit. That said, I’m still very invested in their relationship, and I’m excited to see where it goes in the next books.
The plot is intriguing, and the mystery at the heart of this book kept me turning the pages. There’s a lot of political intrigue, secrets, and tensions that make for an exciting read, but at times, the pacing felt a little uneven. The beginning had some slower moments as the world-building and character development took center stage, but once the story really picked up, I couldn’t put it down. There were plenty of twists, and I loved the sense of urgency that started to build as the stakes got higher. I also appreciated the deeper exploration of the powers at play and how the characters’ individual goals were slowly revealed.
One thing I didn’t love as much was the dialogue. While some of it is sharp and clever, there are times when the conversations between characters felt a little too repetitive. Ophelia and Thorn’s interactions, in particular, can be a bit circular at times, and I found myself wishing for a bit more forward movement. I still love their chemistry, but I hope we get to see more development in their relationship in future books.
Overall, The Tower of Babel is a captivating installment in The Mirror Visitor series that builds on the strengths of the first two books while introducing new layers to the world and characters. The world-building is still a huge highlight, and Ophelia continues to be a character worth rooting for. I’m excited to see where the series goes next, and I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves immersive fantasy with complex characters. I’m giving it 4 stars, and I can’t wait for more!
World-building is a major highlight once again. Christelle Dabos continues to expand on the already rich world of the Arks, and The Tower of Babel takes us to new, fascinating locations that further explore the magic, politics, and mysteries of this universe. The setting is so creative, and I really appreciate how Dabos introduces new facets of the world that make it feel even more alive and complex. There’s always something new to discover, and I loved seeing how the world continued to evolve.
Ophelia remains a wonderful protagonist, and I loved seeing how she grows in this book. She’s still the same intelligent, resourceful character we know and love, but in The Tower of Babel, she’s more confident, more aware of her own strengths, and better equipped to navigate the increasingly complex world around her. Her emotional journey is as engaging as ever, and I enjoyed seeing her face new challenges that pushed her to evolve. She’s just so relatable and endearing, and I found myself rooting for her more than ever.
As for Thorn, I have complicated feelings! I definitely still find him fascinating, but I’m also frustrated by him at times. There’s a lot of tension between him and Ophelia, and while I’m always interested in their dynamic, I wanted to see more progress in their relationship. It’s still very slow-burn, and while that keeps things interesting, I found myself wishing for a little more clarity or movement in their connection. There’s a lot of emotional complexity between them, but sometimes it felt like they were stuck in the same patterns, which slowed things down for me a bit. That said, I’m still very invested in their relationship, and I’m excited to see where it goes in the next books.
The plot is intriguing, and the mystery at the heart of this book kept me turning the pages. There’s a lot of political intrigue, secrets, and tensions that make for an exciting read, but at times, the pacing felt a little uneven. The beginning had some slower moments as the world-building and character development took center stage, but once the story really picked up, I couldn’t put it down. There were plenty of twists, and I loved the sense of urgency that started to build as the stakes got higher. I also appreciated the deeper exploration of the powers at play and how the characters’ individual goals were slowly revealed.
One thing I didn’t love as much was the dialogue. While some of it is sharp and clever, there are times when the conversations between characters felt a little too repetitive. Ophelia and Thorn’s interactions, in particular, can be a bit circular at times, and I found myself wishing for a bit more forward movement. I still love their chemistry, but I hope we get to see more development in their relationship in future books.
Overall, The Tower of Babel is a captivating installment in The Mirror Visitor series that builds on the strengths of the first two books while introducing new layers to the world and characters. The world-building is still a huge highlight, and Ophelia continues to be a character worth rooting for. I’m excited to see where the series goes next, and I definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves immersive fantasy with complex characters. I’m giving it 4 stars, and I can’t wait for more!
I refuse to believe that this is the end of the series
>:,( get ready to feel empty after finishing this series.
Even though the last 2 books take a much different turn / storyline, I love them and I won’t hear any criticism!!!
>:,( get ready to feel empty after finishing this series.
Even though the last 2 books take a much different turn / storyline, I love them and I won’t hear any criticism!!!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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