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annuhfloor's review against another edition
4.0
At the beginning of the book, I thought this was going to be a 5-star read. I loved the world, the magic system and the whole thing about the Orishas. It started so strong. However, after like 40% of the book I started to despite the main character. She was not capable of doing anything and taking into account the end of the book, she should have. Every time she gets almost killed or worse someone else starts saving her or gives her something to save herself. That should not be bad on itself, but I got quite irritated. But, still, it is an amazing book. The world, the magic, their gods, they are everything. Even though I did not completely love the main character, I highly recommend it. To be honest, I started to love Arra more at the end of the book. We got around. So, it may not have reached the 5-star vibe, I do love it and I'll put book 2 on my most anticipated list :)
aggielexi's review against another edition
DNF 39%. Maybe I'm just not in the right mindset for this. We're worldbuilding, I get that, but I'm bored. How many times do I have to hear that she doesn't have magic. I won't give up, I'll put it on the shelf to try again some other day, but I'm taking it off my currently reading list now.
paig35mith's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book and plan to continue the series. This book is filled with magic, Gods, love, and more. So many things run through my mind when thinking of how to review this book. I wonder if she didn't make certain choices would things have turned out better or worse for her. I wonder if her parent's magic wasn't so strong would she have been so eager to have it. I wonder where her new knowledge will take her and what paths await her.
nessa_booknook's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
labunnywtf's review against another edition
2.0
This was so very, very disappointing.
The plot is incredible. I LOVE our main characters, from Arrah to Rudjek. The grandmother, who I want entire series about, the father, who was so wasted as an amazing paternal figure. Arti, the most complex mother character. I just wanted to dig through these pages with a pick axe for more information about her, her inner workings and her past.
But that's the problem. I needed a pick axe to get more information. So much of this feels like surface level, introducing these amazing plot points, these fantastical characters, with hardly any digging below the surface.
I am SAD about how disappointing this was.
The plot is incredible. I LOVE our main characters, from Arrah to Rudjek. The grandmother, who I want entire series about, the father, who was so wasted as an amazing paternal figure. Arti, the most complex mother character. I just wanted to dig through these pages with a pick axe for more information about her, her inner workings and her past.
But that's the problem. I needed a pick axe to get more information. So much of this feels like surface level, introducing these amazing plot points, these fantastical characters, with hardly any digging below the surface.
I am SAD about how disappointing this was.
style20r's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
3.25
primgoddess's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
3.75
inky_muse's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
The cover caught my eye. The premise intrigued me. And now that I've read it... I don't even know where to begin. It is PHENOMENAL. A breathtaking, thrilling story packed with adventure, gods, demons, magic, and romance. I cannot get enough, and after finishing the book about an hour ago, and it will stick with me until the next book, which cannot come soon enough.
The plot is fantastic. It was packed with thrills and shocking turns that snared me and had me biting my nails right until the very end. I can't remember the last time a plot enraptured me so completely that I loved it more than the characters!
Which is not to say the characters are bad. Oh no, quite the opposite. Arrah is easy to relate to, sympathetic, strong, and a hero who only became more complex. Rudjek is wonderful and I want to see more of his fierceness and courage. The villains are genuinely terrifying and layered. And Kore... Kore is my queen. I would legitimately read an entire series just about her.
The world and its lore is fascinating. I wanted to know everything about the gods, their magic, the demons, the complexities and relationships between them all. I adored it.
Honestly, I could go on about this book all day. It deserves all the love and praise it's been getting, and more. It is exciting, addictive, thrilling, and led by a strong female character. Every fantasy lover needs KINGDOM OF SOULS on their shelves today. Do not let it pass you by!
The plot is fantastic. It was packed with thrills and shocking turns that snared me and had me biting my nails right until the very end. I can't remember the last time a plot enraptured me so completely that I loved it more than the characters!
Which is not to say the characters are bad. Oh no, quite the opposite. Arrah is easy to relate to, sympathetic, strong, and a hero who only became more complex. Rudjek is wonderful and I want to see more of his fierceness and courage. The villains are genuinely terrifying and layered. And Kore... Kore is my queen. I would legitimately read an entire series just about her.
The world and its lore is fascinating. I wanted to know everything about the gods, their magic, the demons, the complexities and relationships between them all. I adored it.
Honestly, I could go on about this book all day. It deserves all the love and praise it's been getting, and more. It is exciting, addictive, thrilling, and led by a strong female character. Every fantasy lover needs KINGDOM OF SOULS on their shelves today. Do not let it pass you by!