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gperna01's review
5.0
I typically do not review books that are not ARCs or betas because I am not necessarily the most eloquent with my words. I know I am a terrible writer okay and unless I am forced to write a review I will not but damn this book had me in its clutches. I am not sure I will ever stop thinking about it. The first book was good... but this was fantastic. It was slow moving at first and I think she could have cut 100 pages of nonsense but I get why she did not as there are two more books to come. THE POLITICAL INTRIGUE OMFG I wish I knew more people who have read this to chat about it because damn the intricacy of this book is beyond words. Ashley is amazing and I have never felt so represented in a book. If you are apart of the LGBTQIA+ community please please read this. It is the most represented I have ever felt as a gay person and it makes me want to cry because it is so hard to find in fantasy books. Along with that the plots and the POVs are so good and I know there are holes that are made on purpose to really bring it together in the end but I feel that this is SJM level Easter egg writing and I am obsessed. It is a must read for people who want a SJM book with more politics, more secrets, more villains, more Gods and actually LGBTQIA+ representation.
agentalpo's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
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? No
4.0
angie91's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
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? No
5.0
You know that look you get at the end of a Game of Thrones episode with an EPIC, heart-shattering, cliffhanger that you didn't expect and blew you right out of the water??
Well that is my face after finishing this book. BECAUSE HOLY HELL!!!
Well that is my face after finishing this book. BECAUSE HOLY HELL!!!
kihon_booklove's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
4.75
fairytale_butterfly's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-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? It's complicated
5.0
deecolfs's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Ugh, Arlo, why?
kaykay13's review
4.0
So different from the first book. Lots of fluff but also lottsss of story. More of a central storyline this time. I almost feel like book 1 was basically unnecessary barely any of it fed into this story but we did get to know the characters. Riadne was a true villain throughout this story I wish we'd gotten to know her better in book 1. I wish we had more Nos and Arlo, they were kind of pushed to the side, but I did like the growth in Arlo Nos relationship. Overall some problems but still super fun and immersive storytelling. Especially seeing everyone come into their powers and grow stronger.
augustl's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0