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connoks's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
1.0
marini2792's review against another edition
Didn‘t feel like it at the moment. Might pick it up in the future.
alexan13's review against another edition
4.0
I can't believe that ending -- I feel kind of relieved I waited to read this until the sequel released.
I loved this. I was ambivalent going in because, while I loved Six of Crows, I didn't really enjoy the Grisha trilogy but Bardugo's writing has improved so much since then and I actually loved diving back into this world.
Overall, I really enjoyed this novel, particularly the political maneuverings and watching Nikolai and co. learning to run a country as they go. There were some elements/twists introduced that I didn't particularly enjoy because they didn't really feel earned, but as a whole I still really enjoyed this and can't wait to read Rule of Wolves.
I loved this. I was ambivalent going in because, while I loved Six of Crows, I didn't really enjoy the Grisha trilogy but Bardugo's writing has improved so much since then and I actually loved diving back into this world.
Overall, I really enjoyed this novel, particularly the political maneuverings and watching Nikolai and co. learning to run a country as they go. There were some elements/twists introduced that I didn't particularly enjoy because they didn't really feel earned, but as a whole I still really enjoyed this and can't wait to read Rule of Wolves.
lottespaar's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
fast-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
4.5
bsu2bf's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-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
5.0
yodamom's review against another edition
3.0
I am so disappointed, I didn't have the experience I expected after reading the previous books. I rushed through them to get to this one. I struggled to stay involved in the stories from the beginning. I read it during the world wide lock down from the Coronavirus, so I had plenty of time. I admit to being stressed who isn't ? But I've read other books and not felt so disconnected. There were too many POV's going on that didn't connect. it was crazy frustraiting for me. I couldn't get into one storyline before it switched to another. The worst for me was that each storyline was so different, I was thrown out into a new world at each change. I loved Nicolai, in the past books but here he felt like a shadow.
Romance ? There were hints at a romance brewing, but I never felt it, or hoped for them. I didn't get the wanting, can't even see them together.
Okay I will stop whining. bottom line, it didn't work for me.
Romance ? There were hints at a romance brewing, but I never felt it, or hoped for them. I didn't get the wanting, can't even see them together.
Okay I will stop whining. bottom line, it didn't work for me.
hannahhew's review against another edition
4.0
This was feeling like a 3 star at the beginning but WOAH did it take off. I love every single character and I can't believe I have to wait for book 2.
forestgoblin's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
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
4.0