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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-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
DNF page 293
I'm just not invested enough in this story to want to keep going. It's taken me almost a month to get this far in, and I don't think I can be arsed bothering with the rest.
I'm just not invested enough in this story to want to keep going. It's taken me almost a month to get this far in, and I don't think I can be arsed bothering with the rest.
Really loved this! I needed a YA fantasy that was well written and researched but also not to complicated to read. In fact, I sort of wish it was longer!!! I think Min could have had a slower burn, maybe some more time with the thought that something strange was happening.
I liked all the characters, I did think some of the romance didn't quite feel natural, but it's not my story.
Overall a lovely book and I'm glad I read it!
I liked all the characters, I did think some of the romance didn't quite feel natural, but it's not my story.
Overall a lovely book and I'm glad I read it!
adventurous
medium-paced
"You will address me as 'Empress' from now on."
I'm all for more asian representation in a fantasy series.
This was my most anticipated reads.
I love a sibling fantasy series.
This book was an enjoyable read but there were some holes that could be filled better.
I was excited that it is an asian inspired fantasy with culture and history however with the content of the book, I wish we got more than what we were given.
Considering it is the first book, it was actually quite a lengthy book but I guess it is understandable as I think its a duology.
I think the book was such a slow pace because of the world building it is trying to explain and the history and secrets behind all of it.
The character development wasn't much but it was fast.
I love all the characters, even the villains.
My favourite character has to be Nok. He is such a sweetheart but I know under all that he is a badass.
I am excited to see his character development as a shape shifter. I definitely need to see more action.
I love Lu too but I felt like her character development wasn't much. I didn't feel her strength as compared to her sister Min.
I am excited to see what Min can do for us.
I want to see more side character involvement and I definitely want to see more action.
I guess that is the unsatisfactory part of the book. The action wasn't much and if there was it feels too quick. One of the death of a character got me like WHAT THATS IT.
I want to know more about the secrets everyone is hiding.
"A girl who could be anyone. A girl who could be nothing at all."
I'm all for more asian representation in a fantasy series.
This was my most anticipated reads.
I love a sibling fantasy series.
This book was an enjoyable read but there were some holes that could be filled better.
I was excited that it is an asian inspired fantasy with culture and history however with the content of the book, I wish we got more than what we were given.
Considering it is the first book, it was actually quite a lengthy book but I guess it is understandable as I think its a duology.
I think the book was such a slow pace because of the world building it is trying to explain and the history and secrets behind all of it.
The character development wasn't much but it was fast.
I love all the characters, even the villains.
My favourite character has to be Nok. He is such a sweetheart but I know under all that he is a badass.
I am excited to see his character development as a shape shifter. I definitely need to see more action.
I love Lu too but I felt like her character development wasn't much. I didn't feel her strength as compared to her sister Min.
I am excited to see what Min can do for us.
I want to see more side character involvement and I definitely want to see more action.
I guess that is the unsatisfactory part of the book. The action wasn't much and if there was it feels too quick. One of the death of a character got me like WHAT THATS IT.
I want to know more about the secrets everyone is hiding.
"A girl who could be anyone. A girl who could be nothing at all."
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This had so much potential, but it ended up being problematic for me. Also, the main character didn’t learn ANYTHING. I didn’t connect with any of the characters and the plot was confusing due to a lack of substantial world-building. Great concept though, just lacked the execution to pull the whole thing off. Disappointed!
Actual 3.5/5 stars.
QUICK THOUGHTS:
• I’d had this book hyped on Twitter! I was so excited when I found that my library actually had it, despite saying they didn’t online.
• Min and Lu were good foils to one another as main characters. Each discovered things about themselves but in different ways.
• I felt more of a connection to Lu than I did to Min. I think Nok’s involvement may have had a hand in that—I loved him—but their story drew me in more.
• I liked the world-building in this. I feel it was lacking in certain aspects but I definitely felt like I was in that world and could picture the scenery.
• I felt that this book had a vibe to it that I have read in previous novels. The whole fighting for one throne thing. I can’t place it but that was something I noticed.
QUICK THOUGHTS:
• I’d had this book hyped on Twitter! I was so excited when I found that my library actually had it, despite saying they didn’t online.
• Min and Lu were good foils to one another as main characters. Each discovered things about themselves but in different ways.
• I felt more of a connection to Lu than I did to Min. I think Nok’s involvement may have had a hand in that—I loved him—but their story drew me in more.
• I liked the world-building in this. I feel it was lacking in certain aspects but I definitely felt like I was in that world and could picture the scenery.
• I felt that this book had a vibe to it that I have read in previous novels. The whole fighting for one throne thing. I can’t place it but that was something I noticed.
i loved the characters and the plot but like i wasn’t VERY invested and i missed it tbh
lu is such a strong character with her flaws shes very ambitious thats good but she doesn’t notice how she uses and hurt people, min was really annoying to me at first but she got interesting
and the relationship between lu and sokhai. well it wasn’t really necessary i think. but both of them were still very independent and have their own responsibilities and stays their priorities so it doesn’t bothered me that much
now the plot was good there was a lot of betrayal with allies and ennemies but it still feels like another fantasy book it had potential but not fully used
lu is such a strong character with her flaws shes very ambitious thats good but she doesn’t notice how she uses and hurt people, min was really annoying to me at first but she got interesting
and the relationship between lu and sokhai. well it wasn’t really necessary i think. but both of them were still very independent and have their own responsibilities and stays their priorities so it doesn’t bothered me that much
now the plot was good there was a lot of betrayal with allies and ennemies but it still feels like another fantasy book it had potential but not fully used
Straightforward story with a light but solid magic system and distinct characters in Min and Lu. I wanted to like this book more than I did: I just couldn't grab on to someone I was really rooting for.
I will say that I thought all of the secondary characters were well thought out, and I liked Nok's POV best.
If you're a fan of the sisters-vy-for-the-crown trope, then this is a worthy addition to the mix!
I will say that I thought all of the secondary characters were well thought out, and I liked Nok's POV best.
If you're a fan of the sisters-vy-for-the-crown trope, then this is a worthy addition to the mix!