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readwithiffy's review against another edition
4.0
Wuxia-inspired fantasy with a twist on the chosen one trope. I really enjoyed Jian and Taishi’s dynamic - the naive, spoiled kid with his older, tough mentor (with a soft spot). The worldbuilding was layered and refreshingly unique. There’s more POVs but Sali grew on me towards the end, through her journey as a leader in the tough times for her people. Qisami didn’t seem as fleshed out as a later pov, but served as comedic relief, the twisty assassin and her shadow crew. All the characters have their own new relationships with unexpected folks, but by the end, I love the little squad Jian had… you know found family gonna get me. 🥹
This would’ve been ranked higher if the plot didn’t become a slog in part 2. There was a point where I was only interested in Jian’s chapters, my baby idc. I also wished the conflict with the Zhuun and the Eternal Khan and his people were a bit more developed. Some things like the pods were hard to visualize. While I love how witty this book is, the humor landed flat for me sometimes, but overall I binged this story, would recommend!
This would’ve been ranked higher if the plot didn’t become a slog in part 2. There was a point where I was only interested in Jian’s chapters, my baby idc. I also wished the conflict with the Zhuun and the Eternal Khan and his people were a bit more developed. Some things like the pods were hard to visualize. While I love how witty this book is, the humor landed flat for me sometimes, but overall I binged this story, would recommend!
imaginethisreader's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
mysterious
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? Yes
4.75
loucs's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
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
4.0
samscorner's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
slow-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
3.5
momoj8's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
neladon's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
stacieladams21's review against another edition
5.0
(First review somehow got deleted). Immediately added this book to my favorites! Has everything I love- Asian fantasy, wuxia, strong FMC, fast paced with a lot of action, great characters, and amazing world building.
This is the first book of the trilogy The War Arts Saga. The second book is releasing 10/10/23. I did a combination of listening to the audiobook and reading the ebook but will definitely be buying the hardback!
This is the first book of the trilogy The War Arts Saga. The second book is releasing 10/10/23. I did a combination of listening to the audiobook and reading the ebook but will definitely be buying the hardback!
neverbird2409's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
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
4.5