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tinumorien's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.75
sincerelymendacious's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
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? Yes
5.0
stampedlizzy's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
jolock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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? No
4.0
that_one_ryan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
khairaddin's review against another edition
5.0
My God, this book! Definitely one of the best fantasy books I've read in a long time. Can't wait for the second one! I'll definitely be checking other stuff by this author.
tara_whitaker's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
themis_biblos's review against another edition
5.0
Read this on Merphy Napier's recommendation and wasn't disappointed.
My favourite, favourite thing about this book are the well fleshed out characters: each and every one of our main protagonists is so unique and interesting, I'd read a book on each of their backstories. One of my favourites is Harod, he holds a special place in my heart.
It was heart-wrenching, exciting, breathless, and funny! It's been so long since I read a fantasy that was actually funny!
I can't wait to re-read this one.
My favourite, favourite thing about this book are the well fleshed out characters: each and every one of our main protagonists is so unique and interesting, I'd read a book on each of their backstories. One of my favourites is Harod, he holds a special place in my heart.
It was heart-wrenching, exciting, breathless, and funny! It's been so long since I read a fantasy that was actually funny!
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Even though Cade's death hurt my heart, it was Orica's death and Harod's crying over her body and repeating 'I love you' over and over again that broke my heart in two. I sobbed.I can't wait to re-read this one.
jmaxcam's review against another edition
5.0
First 5 star book of the year. While it starts of a little formulaic, this book soars near the end after the adventure you have had with all the characters. The emotional ending of the last 100 pages is what solidifed this for me. Even without a sequel, it ends in a satisfying way that emotionally pays off well.