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amandasbrews's review
4.0
I can't wait to see what else Jessie Chang does with this world!
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natasheree's review
3.0
3.75 stars!!! I liked it…well I mostly liked Greylock, the MMC who was a cinnamon role that I could smother in yummy frosting and enjoy!!
But this was too YA for me. I needed more spice!! But, the action scenes were great and there was NO cliffhanger!
But this was too YA for me. I needed more spice!! But, the action scenes were great and there was NO cliffhanger!
karathagan's review
4.0
I want a second book!! This was great. A little cheesy, some shallow writing to begin with (the prison guards' insults felt fake ) but the story carried me away so I didn't notice any bad writing after the first couple chapters. I did notice some nice phrases, so I think the author may have been out of her comfort zone for the opening.
The lore/magic system was very cool, and I loved the descriptions of Elmira using her magic. There were some efforts made to learn how to use magic from old fairy tales, myths, etc. Love that. I like elemental magic stories, and this was a good one. The relationship aspect was also good, not too much deception/dissembling, some slight tension over each keeping their own counsel, but not too bad. The world was vivid and the warriors using chemical tech was super cool.
The lore/magic system was very cool, and I loved the descriptions of Elmira using her magic. There were some efforts made to learn how to use magic from old fairy tales, myths, etc. Love that. I like elemental magic stories, and this was a good one. The relationship aspect was also good, not too much deception/dissembling, some slight tension over each keeping their own counsel, but not too bad. The world was vivid and the warriors using chemical tech was super cool.
kensuds's review against another edition
This book in a fantasy world uses "g*psy" and also does more telling than showing. Like the author wants us to listen to this hot guy talking about this woman and how cool and strong she is. But I didn't get any of that. People praise and applaud her and she's a water maker, which is cool, but that feels about it.
tiggythecat's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.25
hebberelle's review against another edition
4.0
Lovely novel. Glorious world building, wow what a setting. The main character is strong, but a bit Mary-Sue. So far her only weakness is not being able to stay out of battle. She’s too perfect and is lacking a bit of depth. 3 out of 5 for her, 10/5 for the world building.
alliethegator's review
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
3.25
really good romantasy BUTTTTT
it was also very YA and hard to believe the characters were mid-late 20s
it was also very YA and hard to believe the characters were mid-late 20s