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jowithtwoiis's review against another edition
4.0
Finally! Finished it this morning in a mad sprint. I enjoyed it for the most part but, tbh, I'm not that keen to keep reading thr series. I'm just tired of multi book series at this point and something as dense as this over several books just gives me a headache. I think I'm going to give the fantasy a nice long break after this.
shandyt's review against another edition
4.0
On a reread of the series after finishing book 4, most of the problems I had with this first book, including the expansive cast list, the nonlinear storytelling, etc., seemed to go away. What I was left with was an engaging story full of twists and turns—some of which I'd forgotten and was delighted to be reminded of—and clever little hints that my future knowledge made me better prepared to pick up on.
It sounds strange to recommend a book as a reread, but I think it's worth it to push through to the fantastic book 3, and when you're done with the series, give the whole thing a second spin for a more complete experience.
It sounds strange to recommend a book as a reread, but I think it's worth it to push through to the fantastic book 3, and when you're done with the series, give the whole thing a second spin for a more complete experience.
thesingingbook's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
4.0
picotly's review against another edition
via Audio
Some interesting character moments buried in worldbuilding that detached me more from the world than invested me in it. Also not sure why this shows up as a queer rec. Queerness is incidental thematically and characteristically among the few characters identified 🥴
Some interesting character moments buried in worldbuilding that detached me more from the world than invested me in it. Also not sure why this shows up as a queer rec. Queerness is incidental thematically and characteristically among the few characters identified 🥴
tildy08's review against another edition
3.0
Although I enjoyed this book, I found it VERY confusing trying to keep all the characters straight especially with the soul swapping. The writing at times was weird…cliche but not…3/5 stars and I plan on reading the next one. The storyline is pretty griping so I want to see what happens next!
will_o_the_wisp's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
casein's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
centophennni's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
canaanmerchant's review against another edition
3.0
The writing is good and I can appreciate the work that went in to building out the world and the pieces necessary to carry out the plot. If you’re into this then it has a lot of
That said,
- hard for me to get into a book where everyone bar the main character is cruel, even when they’re good.
- complicated plots are one thing. Following along in a society where people are constantly reborn, no one is actually related to who they say they are, and a society that seems to hinge on inheritance but also just doesn’t makes things needlessly complicated.
That said,
- hard for me to get into a book where everyone bar the main character is cruel, even when they’re good.
- complicated plots are one thing. Following along in a society where people are constantly reborn, no one is actually related to who they say they are, and a society that seems to hinge on inheritance but also just doesn’t makes things needlessly complicated.
arrk33's review against another edition
5.0
I’m confused. Told 90% by split flashbacks to 2 different times. Disorienting to figure out which story is happening. The climax was….anti-climactic at best and also confusing. We moved from just a story about a boy to gods and demons and reincarnation really fast and I don’t feel like I was prepared for it. Will continue with the next book since I already own it but still not sure how I feel about it.