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vitsa's review against another edition
3.0
I found the story really fascinating and quite enjoyed the plot in general but I had a problem with the main character and his motivations.
I found Lisan’s motivations unclear and his actions inconsistent. He went from being driven by an overwhelming need to find his past to a power hungry kingdom seeker (wiling to sacrifice innocents for this goal) to remorseful …. nothing, I guess, with speed that gave me whiplash. And frankly he was a major dick to Bathia. He went on about what a strong independent woman she is and then proceeded to tell her what to do all of the time. So he wanted a woman who appeared strong but would actually always do what he wanted.
The writing also didn’t really work for me but writing is very much a matter of personal preference.
I found Lisan’s motivations unclear and his actions inconsistent. He went from being driven by an overwhelming need to find his past to a power hungry kingdom seeker (wiling to sacrifice innocents for this goal) to remorseful …. nothing, I guess, with speed that gave me whiplash. And frankly he was a major dick to Bathia. He went on about what a strong independent woman she is and then proceeded to tell her what to do all of the time. So he wanted a woman who appeared strong but would actually always do what he wanted.
The writing also didn’t really work for me but writing is very much a matter of personal preference.
zatannacomic's review
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
2.75
Despite being 199 pages this felt so long. I lost interest after reading half of the book. It had some potential but at the end I didn't enjoy the story that much overall. However I still liked certain parts of the story, so that's why I'd give it a 2.75.
yuzureads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
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
4.0
afiqahaira's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
yannahg's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
ipastrana's review against another edition
3.0
Wonderful writing, but I just could not ~stand the main character Lisan.
smartcassart's review against another edition
2.0
The writing is as choppy as the waters we spent so much time in. Get it? HAHAHAAHAHAAH
literary_hazelnut's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? It's complicated
4.0
twentycharm's review against another edition
5.0
5 stars. I’m entirely obsessed with the storytelling method of “multiple storylines that link at the end”, which can also be seen in [b:The Last Namsara|32667458|The Last Namsara (Iskari, #1)|Kristen Ciccarelli|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1499931742l/32667458._SY75_.jpg|51449012] (another favourite of mine). Kathrina Mohd Daud absolutely smashed it with this book; there is not a single thing I dislike about it. In less than 200 pages, she has managed to tell three stories and countless life lessons. No time is wasted as readers are thrown into the story, which adds to the suspense, along with the characters not fully telling the truth. I think my favourite part would be Lisan and Bathia’s relationship and conversations, because from there you can really tell that they’re made for each other. This book is perfect for people looking for a quick read or love learning about other cultures and their myths!