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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
Took a while for the plot to build but then it was fantastic! This author really hates her characters in the best way haha
loved loved loved this! was slow at the start but I got hooked so fast and loved the plot twists and development. Characters Elias and Laia are so likeable and their development is so fun and interesting to see! absolutely shocked at the ending and eager to dive into book 2
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Murder
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-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
If you can sing and that heals people and you're at this like battle academy, I feel like there would have been opportunities to use that before now
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Sexual assault, Slavery, Torture, Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Moderate: Child death, Rape, Blood, Trafficking, War
Minor: Sexual violence, Abortion, Death of parent
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This was a reread for me, but it was as excellent as the first time I read it. I love the schemes, the politics, the questionable alliances. I loved watching Laia's transformation, her bravery, and her tenacity. Elias was equally as impressive. He sacrificed so much to save Laia and his soul. The setting, based on the ancient Roman Empire, was harsh and brutal, where the lines between allies and enemies blur. Compelling, emotional, and a great start to a series.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Fantastic read! I read most of this book on Audible and it was so much fun. The world and its military focus was really interesting, and then I liked the small touch of fantasy with the Augurs and different supernatural creatures/beings. I liked the development of the characters and just ahhh, so much <3 Full Review to come!
I felt like it was too YA for me from the getgo, but had potential. Until I got to Chapter X, there was a weird scene with Hel and Elies I just can't look past. Just not for me!