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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I started this book with great excitement for the concept. Elemental abilities are My Jam, and the style which these powers were presented was super refreshing for me. I went in with the knowledge that this was written due to a challenge that included pokemon, and it was really neat to see how Mr. Butcher brought that concept to life in his own original way (which also gave me some nice Avatar TLA vibes)! The first scene with Isana healing Bernard was probably my favorite, to be honest. It was intense and unique! I loved the versatility of how each element worked and how each mixed with parts of the human body/experience. Water=can feel emotions, fire=can manipulate emotions, earth=can give more resilience, wind=erm, cant remember if wind connected with the human body, but probably. Was interesting!
I did have some issue as things went along--I wasn't able to connect with the characters as well as I wanted. I think I would say this is because the balance of action and character was off for me (too much action, not enough character to stab me with a fishhook and troll me along with the action, like I much prefer XD). The last fight seemed to go on foreeever and it felt like it took forever to get there too, but after finishing, I did find myself happy and curious about what will happen next.
It did very much feel like your typical "peasant's quest" story. Peasant boy makes farming mistake and has to face great evil (usually magic that he doesn't have/dragon) to save town and returns home a hero. I wonder if this too is what gave me a sort of bland taste at times while reading. The world and magic (especially the magic ❤) felt original, but the characters and plot felt predictable/cookie cutter. To me. Idk.
Though I am intrigued enough to see what happens for book 2! Here's to the future!
I did have some issue as things went along--I wasn't able to connect with the characters as well as I wanted. I think I would say this is because the balance of action and character was off for me (too much action, not enough character to stab me with a fishhook and troll me along with the action, like I much prefer XD). The last fight seemed to go on foreeever and it felt like it took forever to get there too, but after finishing, I did find myself happy and curious about what will happen next.
It did very much feel like your typical "peasant's quest" story. Peasant boy makes farming mistake and has to face great evil (usually magic that he doesn't have/dragon) to save town and returns home a hero. I wonder if this too is what gave me a sort of bland taste at times while reading. The world and magic (especially the magic ❤) felt original, but the characters and plot felt predictable/cookie cutter. To me. Idk.
Though I am intrigued enough to see what happens for book 2! Here's to the future!
adventurous
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
What an absolute banger of a fantasy novel. This is how you write a world, characters, magic, lore that grips and compels you to love it and hang on the edge of your seat. Truly, I was so invested in these characters and I really cared about what happened to them. Genuine high stakes throughout and some absolute evil-doers mixed with sweetness and also elements of horror. Can't wait to read the next one and see where Tavi goes.
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Physical abuse, Rape, Sexism, Sexual assault, Violence, Blood, Fire/Fire injury, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Slavery
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape, Slavery
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Kinda slow.
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Very good story. I have read this series several times over the years.