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ashley_apairofreaders's review against another edition
4.0
A excellent debut that features a badass FMC, witty side characters, and intriguing world building.
Nicole does a wonderful job of setting up Ophelia a strong but grieving FMC. She lets you sit in her grief, while at the same time really allowing Ophelia to come to grips with the loss of her childhood sweetheart. It was harrowing and empowering to read.
I really loved the side characters in this story. They were a unique group that checked my boxes for comedic relief and found family. I need more Tolek!!
The plot is suspenseful with solid pacing. I liked how Nicole weaved the worldbuilding throughout and kept expanding it as the group traveled.
Can’t wait to read more.
Nicole does a wonderful job of setting up Ophelia a strong but grieving FMC. She lets you sit in her grief, while at the same time really allowing Ophelia to come to grips with the loss of her childhood sweetheart. It was harrowing and empowering to read.
I really loved the side characters in this story. They were a unique group that checked my boxes for comedic relief and found family. I need more Tolek!!
The plot is suspenseful with solid pacing. I liked how Nicole weaved the worldbuilding throughout and kept expanding it as the group traveled.
Can’t wait to read more.
swansreads's review against another edition
3.75
WHO HYPED THIS BOOK UP (it was ok but do not read this on a reading slump)
rwolly's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
jascurr's review
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
lilcrispy7's review against another edition
Not enough build up or history for different plot points. Most of the book is just the main character flip flopping all over the place
lgmcclure's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
safferphillips's review
This book was so so boring. Like I could barely read a page before I fell asleep. DNF and now I know to delete the others in the series that I have because there’s no way I’m going to get through the first much less the second or third.
classicsbooker's review against another edition
5.0
WOW - I was surprised by this book! It was amazing, strong FMC, interesting and unique fantasy world, fast-paced, lover lost, conquest, magic, survival, war.....everything you really want in a good fantasy book! I loved the main character Ophelia - she is strong, determined, smart, and defiant.