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alanaquack's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
krgreen's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
I began reading Chosen in 2021 (almost 3 years ago to the day, as it happens) while taking a writing class that suggested we look deeper into the typical genre categories, and I specifically went searching for books like the ones I tend to write.
I then paused reading any fiction for around three years as my real life shifted and my writing and reading both got pushed to the bottom of my to-do list. Returning to this story nearly 3 years on, I picked up where I’d left off pretty easily, and the pacing, characters, and descriptions of this book are brilliant.
There are a few grammatical mistakes (insure not ensure), and some clichés are present. However, this is the tale of a capable, determined main character who has a depth we slowly get to see as the book progresses. The author uses mystery and snippets of gold well, and the story delivers on the genres it was tagged under when I picked it up: Heroic Fantasy, Sword & Sorcery, Fantasy Romance, Magic, and New Adult.
I’m eager to begin the next book, and note now there is a “0.5” I will be checking out.
sylwniw's review against another edition
4.0
These books are great books to read on the train or bus. A good pace not too slow or too fast but just the right amount of speed to be interested but not put out when you have to abruptly get off your stop.
_camk_'s review against another edition
4.0
Chosen was a really fun book.
Original and funny, you can't not love Shanti.
Original and funny, you can't not love Shanti.
taobooks's review against another edition
4.0
Very interesting beginning to a series. Lots of world building that is done very well, also very dark at some points, includes mentions of SA so check your triggers before reading if you're sensitive to those kind of subjects.
ianl1963's review against another edition
2.0
Sword and bodice a genre?
Badly written and edited, though mildly amusing at times.
Easy to fall asleep to.
Badly written and edited, though mildly amusing at times.
Easy to fall asleep to.