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285 reviews for:

The Girl King

Mimi Yu

3.48 AVERAGE

adventurous fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
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DID NOT FINISH: 45%

stupid ass book
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

This seemed really promising, but unfortunately, it just didn't deliver for me. The story dragged, and although there were major plot events occurring, the flow of the story seems slow and clunky. The dialogue was boring and childlike, and overall the story just wasn't that impactful.

3.5/5
adventurous medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark emotional mysterious sad tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
adventurous dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated

I am not sure yet how I feel about this book. I am a little disappointed in the story line and character arc and development. Some things seem forced, and a little predictable. I felt like the end was a bit of a let down, but perhaps that is because it is preparing for a second book. As I was reading, I was drawn in by the story, and appreciated the magical elements. The purpose for the characters seems lacking. I want to read the next book to see if it helps to make sense of things.

I have to wait EIGHT MONTHS for book 2???????