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rosemary_nagy's review
5.0
Can’t get over how much this series is like adult warrior cats and I am obsessed help
distant_mirrors's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
mjfmjfmjf's review
4.0
This starts off a little bit shaky. All the characters are new, though Stone does make an appearance. And we are in a known place that feels a bit strange since it was long ago. But it gets going and in the end we are shown more of whom the Raksura are. And then it ends with a nice short epilogue talking about how Indigo Cloud are now. It definitely left me wondering if the story of Indigo Cloud leaving their home would also be told.
helenid's review
5.0
Oh this was lovely. Initially I missed Moon but as it developed it really caught my imagination. Plus sneak appearance by Stone!
undertheteacup's review
4.0
Damn, even knowing it was all going to end well, this was SO TENSE! It really kept me on the edge of my seat!
It was pretty cool to get a queen's perspective for once. This story deviated a little bit from the usual themes of Raksura books, focusing more on parenthood and the challenge of responsible rulership, but it still had a male character who had been emotionally abused! The focus on male abuse survivors is one thing I continually love about this series.
CW abuse discussion
Not only that but he's what in our society is considered a 'bad' victim: he doesn't complain of the abuse to his birth court because he's worried about inconveniencing them, he deceives a would-be rescuer about his motivations so as to get himself out of the abusive situation, and he's willing to go back to the abuse to make other people's lives easier. But the narrative still treats him sympathetically and his needs are centered.
It was pretty cool to get a queen's perspective for once. This story deviated a little bit from the usual themes of Raksura books, focusing more on parenthood and the challenge of responsible rulership, but it still had a male character who had been emotionally abused! The focus on male abuse survivors is one thing I continually love about this series.
CW abuse discussion
Not only that but he's what in our society is considered a 'bad' victim: he doesn't complain of the abuse to his birth court because he's worried about inconveniencing them, he deceives a would-be rescuer about his motivations so as to get himself out of the abusive situation, and he's willing to go back to the abuse to make other people's lives easier. But the narrative still treats him sympathetically and his needs are centered.
chromatikai's review
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Brilliantly imaginative and creative, diverse characters, happy endings... Plus dragony shapeshifters. What's not to like?
Well, the writing can be distant and confusing at times, but usually it's immersive and clear. Dialogue has many humorous gems inside, so keep an eye out :)
It is a great addition to any who've loved the Raksura Series so far!
Well, the writing can be distant and confusing at times, but usually it's immersive and clear. Dialogue has many humorous gems inside, so keep an eye out :)
It is a great addition to any who've loved the Raksura Series so far!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Confinement and Death
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