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3.79 AVERAGE
3.79 AVERAGE
Re-read in preparation for War Storm (book 4 in the series), but I got bored with it. Aveyard has a way of taking a long time to say things and it got tedious. I'm putting aside the fourth book for awhile until I'm ready for it; I may revisit this one in parts at that point.
dark
emotional
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Pretty slow in the beginning, but overall, I liked this booked more than Glass Sword!
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Once again, I'm giving up on this series. I forced myself to try again, but I just could not maintain any interest in the characters or events.
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Content Warnings
Graphic: Emotional abuse
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Omg I'm so speechless like what the heck just happened?!?!
That was so heartbreaking that ending and ugh I now have to wait for another year. But I can say this book was much better than Glass Sword.
That was so heartbreaking that ending and ugh I now have to wait for another year. But I can say this book was much better than Glass Sword.
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
emotional
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
medium-paced
I think the story finally started picking up for me in book 3. Mare is essentially a war prisoner to Maven, who he keeps locked up in silent stone. I really like how he uses Mare as propaganda - and having read this in 2025 I can't help but see the parallels to our political climate. I really liked how we were able to see exactly how twisted Maven is, and how badly his mom f*cked him up. I was hoping for a redemption arc but I don't think we're going to get one.
This was enjoyable, but I think I'm reading this series during a slump because I have been struggling to get through this series. I think it's definitely good, just can't seem to get into it.
This was enjoyable, but I think I'm reading this series during a slump because I have been struggling to get through this series. I think it's definitely good, just can't seem to get into it.