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rhodesg's review against another edition
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent and War
Moderate: Genocide, Kidnapping, Classism, and Death
Minor: Torture and Sexual harassment
proudtobeabookaholic's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
5.0
Princess Riona was only eight when she was orphaned by the king of Revon, as he murdered her parents and took their land and kingdom with the help of magic. Since then Riona has trained and planned for her revenge: to kill both the king and the prince. But as she gets to know prince Tristan she begins to see that he's not as cruel as his father. Will she be able to go through with her plan?
There's nothing unique with this setup. A cruel father and a kind son has been done many times before, but it's a plot that works. I love the characters (well, most of them!) and the world building. It's not very complicated, which would make it a good book to try if you're new to the fantasy genre. I also like that we get both Riona's and Tristan's POV's, although it's not in first person. The chemistry between them is obvious from the beginning, even though this is a slow burn romance (which I also appreciate). Another good thing is that this is the first book in a planned series, where you can read each book as a stand alone. I hope I will be able to read more books in the Kasmian Chronicles!
* I received an ARC from the author and I'm giving my honest review. *
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, and Violence
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