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3.48 AVERAGE
3.48 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
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
The Lost Queen is a multi-layered novel that explores themes of identity, and family legacy. The story is told from multiple points of views and timelines and that really helps bring everything together. Phan’s characters are flawed, real, and each carrying burdens. Phan also does not shy away from the messiness of family ties, resentments, and secrets. The pace at times does move a little slow but overall this is a great read about understanding our past and finding a path forward.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Just too slow for me. Probably great for young teens. Maybe will try again the future.
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Cursing
Content Warnings
Moderate: Cursing
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Even though this book was barely over 350 pages, I couldn't breeze through it like I normally would. I was hopeful for an immersive YA Fantasy for a quick palate cleanser but I was wrong. This took me much longer to read because it didn't hold my attention.
The premise of this book had me immediately intrigued enough to rush and put a hold on it at the library. The plot just seemed a bit loose and scattered though I terms of the story. At first I was convinced that Huong and Jolie were romantic interests until it comes to light they are sisters. The whole school portion of the book feels like weird filler? It isn't really all that necessary or important. Huong seemed very one dimensional until the VERY end of the book.
Daphne and Lana feel wholly irrelevant the entire book even though they play a vital role in the end. All the characters really lacked depth. I was hoping we'd get more lore and background of the brothers and sisters but they can be completely summed up by power hungry siblings. That's it...
I enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first half. I think the most interesting character was Ong Noi. I would be interested in reading a novella just about him. I'm giving it three stars because I still enjoyed the idea of the book and the character arc in the second half. I've just read much more impressive YA Asian inspired fantasies. I wouldn't recommend this one.
The premise of this book had me immediately intrigued enough to rush and put a hold on it at the library. The plot just seemed a bit loose and scattered though I terms of the story. At first I was convinced that Huong and Jolie were romantic interests until it comes to light they are sisters. The whole school portion of the book feels like weird filler? It isn't really all that necessary or important. Huong seemed very one dimensional until the VERY end of the book.
Daphne and Lana feel wholly irrelevant the entire book even though they play a vital role in the end. All the characters really lacked depth. I was hoping we'd get more lore and background of the brothers and sisters but they can be completely summed up by power hungry siblings. That's it...
I enjoyed the second half of the book more than the first half. I think the most interesting character was Ong Noi. I would be interested in reading a novella just about him. I'm giving it three stars because I still enjoyed the idea of the book and the character arc in the second half. I've just read much more impressive YA Asian inspired fantasies. I wouldn't recommend this one.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
slow-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:
Complicated
I enjoyed this story a lot. The story was fun to watch unravel even when I thought I was guessing the twists and turns. This book still managed to surprise me at parts. I loved the mythology and the heart of this story. Jolie is a great main character and I love her relationship with those around her. She doesn't always do what's right, but she is very loyal and caring even in times of turmoil and I loved that. I didn't love this book though. There were parts that didn't always feel earned and I felt the ending happened too quickly in a way.
Thank you Netgalley for access to an advance readers copy of this book.
Thank you Netgalley for access to an advance readers copy of this book.
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes