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alecsreads's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.25
ladyphoenixqueen's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-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
3.75
ndbell80's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? No
4.0
I liked this book. I felt like the characters were very vibrant and I looked forward to reading it. I thought that the whole world was really interesting and that the magic was cool. I liked the band of unlikely heroes that bounded together, and I love a side-plot romance. I always think it's so interesting when an author chooses to give a POV to a character that eventually follows down a dark path, and I liked that aspect. Overall, I really liked it and am looking forward to reading the next one!
aida_am13's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.5
kendall_leigh's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
chouz's review against another edition
Kept trying to read it but couldn't get into the story with all the bouncing characters.
zagabergman's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
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
4.25
anita04's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
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? It's complicated
4.5
libraryofdreaming's review
4.0
ETA: In 2022 during my reread my rating has jumped to 5 stars. This book still stands up and I loved it!!!
This was a super challenging read. At times, I was alternately bored, entertained, and confused. Ultimately, I really enjoyed it but the experience is not for the faint of art. Frankly, there are too many characters and the pacing is all over the place. It could've been much better, but for hardcore fantasy fans I think the struggle is ~almost entirely worth it.
This was a super challenging read. At times, I was alternately bored, entertained, and confused. Ultimately, I really enjoyed it but the experience is not for the faint of art. Frankly, there are too many characters and the pacing is all over the place. It could've been much better, but for hardcore fantasy fans I think the struggle is ~almost entirely worth it.