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galaxy_creeper's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
laureenreads's review against another edition
5.0
Unlike the first three books in this series, this one has nothing to do with Shannon, and is full blown fantasy. Elphame is put in a rough place where she needs to choose between love and her family. It was a fun book to read, though very predictable.
astone88's review against another edition
4.0
It was very slow getting into, but the end is worth it!
beastreader's review against another edition
1.0
Elphame is The Chosen One. She is a descendant of Epona, The Warrior Goddess of the Horse and Benefactress of the Fruits of the Harvest. Elphame is meant for great things. She just doesn’t know it yet but she will soon. The people of Partholon depend on her.
To be honest, this book sounded better than it was. I have never read PC Cast before but wanted to try her out. I figured now was a good time, since she was starting a new series. I can’t remember what this book really is about as I gave up on it twice. The first time I barely got past chapter three and the next time I got about a third of the way into this book and promptly put it down with no remorse. This storyline and the characters were a little too unbelievable for my taste. From what I read though, that PC Cast’s other series are much better. Maybe I will give those a try.
To be honest, this book sounded better than it was. I have never read PC Cast before but wanted to try her out. I figured now was a good time, since she was starting a new series. I can’t remember what this book really is about as I gave up on it twice. The first time I barely got past chapter three and the next time I got about a third of the way into this book and promptly put it down with no remorse. This storyline and the characters were a little too unbelievable for my taste. From what I read though, that PC Cast’s other series are much better. Maybe I will give those a try.
cozydreamsstudio's review against another edition
4.0
I loved this one. It was so rich in characters. Elphame's difficulty opening up to people because of her past, but good heartedness to the very end. Her brother's rejection of the spirit world and how that ended up being his downfall. This story presents characters with dark pasts and manages to find the light and goodness in each of their futures, even in the most evil race of them all, the fomorians.
abycam's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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
3.5
tatianab's review against another edition
5.0
Surprisingly this was the first book i read from the Parthalon series. It encouraged me to continue reading these books. As soon as i finished this one i had to grab the others. Such an intricate world, written well and includes amazing detail. I Loved it.I picked this book up at the airport so wasnt expecting much of it.A great read.
annaptobias's review against another edition
2.0
It took me five days to read this book? IT FELT SO MUCH LONGER.
1.5 stars because while I didn't HATE it, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, even an avid romance reader. I also didn't hate it as much as [b:Mystic City|13411245|Mystic City (Mystic City, #1)|Theo Lawrence|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1335017886s/13411245.jpg|18665223] because at least Elphame has a brain, unlike Aria.
1.5 stars because while I didn't HATE it, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, even an avid romance reader. I also didn't hate it as much as [b:Mystic City|13411245|Mystic City (Mystic City, #1)|Theo Lawrence|https://d202m5krfqbpi5.cloudfront.net/books/1335017886s/13411245.jpg|18665223] because at least Elphame has a brain, unlike Aria.
lindaunconventionalbookworms's review against another edition
5.0
I laughed, I cried and I was amazed.