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annastarlight's review against another edition
4.0
Very satisfying conclusion to a lovely queer fantasy trilogy. I hope the author releases more books set in this world
mx_misfit's review
adventurous
emotional
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0
ktrecs's review
5.0
I love this book, and this series, so much i'm having trouble articulating my thoughts at the moment.
RTC.
ETA 10-14-19. FULL REVIEW HERE.
I cannot say enough good about this series. I can't believe how few people have read them. These books have everything I could ever want in a fantasy series and I was enthralled from start to finish.
There's so much to praise here: the worldbuilding, intricate and expansive; the pacing and plot, filling each book teeming with adventure in a genre that often falls victim to over-serialization; magic that isn't only novel but that expands and deepens our experience of the novel itself - I'm talking, of course, of Thiyo's and Alizhan's gifts, and the way that between them we an inside track to experience characters and cultures in such a whole and holistic way. And I haven't even mentioned the characters - it is so refreshing, so meaningful, to read a story whose pages are filled with such diverse characters, written in such a thoughtful way, and to feel the relationship between them build and flourish - and especially, not to be baited or teased or let down.
These books are a work of art. Please read them.
RTC.
ETA 10-14-19. FULL REVIEW HERE.
I cannot say enough good about this series. I can't believe how few people have read them. These books have everything I could ever want in a fantasy series and I was enthralled from start to finish.
There's so much to praise here: the worldbuilding, intricate and expansive; the pacing and plot, filling each book teeming with adventure in a genre that often falls victim to over-serialization; magic that isn't only novel but that expands and deepens our experience of the novel itself - I'm talking, of course, of Thiyo's and Alizhan's gifts, and the way that between them we an inside track to experience characters and cultures in such a whole and holistic way. And I haven't even mentioned the characters - it is so refreshing, so meaningful, to read a story whose pages are filled with such diverse characters, written in such a thoughtful way, and to feel the relationship between them build and flourish - and especially, not to be baited or teased or let down.
These books are a work of art. Please read them.
ryoue's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
matth's review
5.0
Easily my favorite three books of the year. I loved all the characters. Well done. I have nothing but praise for it.
craftysilicate's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
tense
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
yavin_iv's review
5.0
i feel like my entire body got jumped by a corporeal chunk of tenderness. this series has like—everything i could have asked for???? and more??????
i would die for ev and alizhan and thiyo KNOW THIS.
i would die for ev and alizhan and thiyo KNOW THIS.
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