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thesempiternalreader's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
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
4.25
wolfkingmeech's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
4.0
annie_jay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
webeca02's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
shaynalambert's review against another edition
4.0
I immediately ordered the sequel after finishing. It’s the kind of book that reminded me why I love high fantasy. It truly took me to another world and immersed me in it. Highly recommend, y’all.
treniseferreira's review against another edition
adventurous
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
5.0
mweir710's review against another edition
4.0
3.5/5 stars (possible spoilers, so I'll hide the review)
I'm not really sure what to write hear as I think I might still be processing the story. Gray writes a compelling and original story, building a complex and vibrant world with imagined beasts and a compelling threat. However, I feel like this book moved a bit slowly for my taste. I actually put it down for a few months and came back to it, refusing to not finish it. It wasn't until the last 25% of the book that I truly felt pulled in with the twists and turns and the sudden betrayals. The ending was enough for me to be interested in Ayana Gray's following novel and I hope that with all the world-building that was done in book 1, book 2 moves a bit quicker!
I'm not really sure what to write hear as I think I might still be processing the story. Gray writes a compelling and original story, building a complex and vibrant world with imagined beasts and a compelling threat. However, I feel like this book moved a bit slowly for my taste. I actually put it down for a few months and came back to it, refusing to not finish it. It wasn't until the last 25% of the book that I truly felt pulled in with the twists and turns and the sudden betrayals. The ending was enough for me to be interested in Ayana Gray's following novel and I hope that with all the world-building that was done in book 1, book 2 moves a bit quicker!
ceodi17's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
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
4.5
heather0927's review against another edition
adventurous
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
3.0
popgoesbitty's review against another edition
4.0
Such good writing and a super thrilling plot. Lost a star because I think the story went on a bit longer than it needed too, but the magic kept my attention despite its droning.