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adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Let’s start with the good stuff, because there was a lot of it! First up, Hasani was an incredible MC. She was hilarious and delightful, and her character development was incredible. As well as this, the magic system was amazing. It was based on floral magic, which is a personal fave of mine! As the book went on, it was obvious how much effort Dumas had put into thinking it through; so many different, creative facets were developed. I’m really excited to see more of the magic in future instalments.
The reason for this book’s rating is that the pacing was a little off, and the plot lacked direction; what you thought would be the focus, didn’t actually end up being the focus (if that makes sense). However, I believe that the series will get better and better and that this won’t be a problem in future instalments.
As a side note, I listened to the audiobook for this one. It was really enjoyable, and the narrator, Channie Waites, injected a lot of life into the narrative. I will say it did get a little ridiculous at times, and the English accents were nonexistent. But I far prefer over-the-top narration to robotic narration.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Slavery, Bullying, and Classism
Minor: Racism, Colonisation, Suicide, Infidelity, Violence, Abandonment, Ableism, Death, Vomit, Injury/Injury detail, and Suicidal thoughts
2 HP references. Graphic warning for divorce.
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