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erierd's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
oliviagoldie's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
i have the same issues here as i did with my last nora roberts read: weird pacing, and a little boring at times
that being said, i love this new world and am really excited about getting to explore it more
that being said, i love this new world and am really excited about getting to explore it more
huneynutcheerio's review against another edition
3.5
This started slow, taking it’s good old time and eventually getting to a cottage-core vibe in Ireland. Then we got a lot of fantasy tropes very quickly that weren’t expanded on too much. The witchy parts with the rhyming spells were cool and I am hoping for more plot with the dragons and some more action in the next installment.
daffodill37's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
3.5 Stars
(Audio)
I enjoyed the characters, the story and the adventures. I don't really like the writing style, the dialogue style. It's... odd. Oh well, I enjoyed it enough to move on to book 2 so here we go!
(Audio)
I enjoyed the characters, the story and the adventures. I don't really like the writing style, the dialogue style. It's... odd. Oh well, I enjoyed it enough to move on to book 2 so here we go!
abbypuckett's review against another edition
3.5
i can see the potential and i’m excited to continue the series
alyxbeau's review against another edition
reflective
relaxing
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
This is a very slow paced, dare I say boring, cozy fantasy attempt. I mean it is a cozy fantasy, just not a well done one. Not much really happens and Breen seems to just naturally have everything go right for her when it matters. I really do like the setting, and the general plot, but I don't think it is well executed.
As an aside, I have huge issues woth the narration of Breen. The narrator of the audiobook does fine for every other character, but the way Breen is narrated is awful. I don't know ow anyone in real life who speaks with the pitch of their voice always ending UPWARDS. The lilt is usually a downwards ending unless there's is a question. It helps convey so many things - sarcasm, questions, statements, facts, tone of voice. It SEVERELY bothers me that no matter what her vlsemtences end with the upwards pitch.
As an aside, I have huge issues woth the narration of Breen. The narrator of the audiobook does fine for every other character, but the way Breen is narrated is awful. I don't know ow anyone in real life who speaks with the pitch of their voice always ending UPWARDS. The lilt is usually a downwards ending unless there's is a question. It helps convey so many things - sarcasm, questions, statements, facts, tone of voice. It SEVERELY bothers me that no matter what her vlsemtences end with the upwards pitch.
shaylams's review against another edition
4.0
Slow start but flew once it got going! Excited to read the next book!