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adventurous
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Death of parent, Classism
Moderate: Death, War, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse
adventurous
funny
inspiring
reflective
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
Good character development? Check!
Beautifully written plot? Check!
Diverse characters? Check!
Reflective storyline? Check!
Tropes/microtropes:
- only one horse
- found family
- āwho did this to you?ā
Spice: the slowest of slow burns but OH MY GOD how hot it is when it happens š„µ *faints *
Penn Cole is a masterful storyteller and the twists and turns and breadcrumbs and still!! There are reveals I was expecting and those I was not!
So good!!! Go read it now!
Beautifully written plot? Check!
Diverse characters? Check!
Reflective storyline? Check!
Tropes/microtropes:
- only one horse
- found family
- āwho did this to you?ā
Spice: the slowest of slow burns but OH MY GOD how hot it is when it happens š„µ *faints *
Penn Cole is a masterful storyteller and the twists and turns and breadcrumbs and still!! There are reveals I was expecting and those I was not!
So good!!! Go read it now!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Bullying, Child abuse, Death, Domestic abuse, Hate crime, Racism, Death of parent, Classism, Deportation
Minor: Forced institutionalization
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Great second installment for this series! The plot is amazing, love the characters, and the pacing was good. There was still some obvious telling and foreshadowing, but not as much as the first book. There were even some twists I didn't see coming! I will say though that the FMC may bring out some strong emotions for you. I felt actual rage at some of her decisions and found her immensely annoying at some parts. However, I also found her super relatable and can't say that I fully disliked her. It's quite the conundrum. Either way, this was an enjoyable read and I would recommend. Luther is everything š
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Violence, Death of parent
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Infidelity
adventurous
dark
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:
No
Totally loving this series! The tension definitely cranked up in this installment and kept me on my toes. I kinda wish Diem had made one decision quicker than she did, but overall I loved everything about this book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Violence, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent, Injury/Injury detail, Classism
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
We follow Diem as she becomes the unchallenged queen.
There was too much going on in this book. It seemed like the author just threw in everything possible."mortal" Queen who isn't mortal, rebellion, secret engagement, love triangle, mortal vs immortal war, warring houses, a completion of sorts, etc... There isn't enough time spend developing the characters or their relationships. Due to this, I don't really care about any of the characters. When her dad is killed, I didn't have an emotional reaction at all.
Something in this book needed to be edited out and more time should have been made creating interesting and dynamic characters and developing the world. There is a lot of potential here. The plot is something we have all seen before, so it needs to have either exceptional chapters or world building to stand out, unfortunately it doesn't.
Diem continues to be a very weak and annoying MC. She makes rash decisions and lets her emotions take over. She has zero confidence in her abilities and when challengedby every house (we all saw that coming) she miraculously is able to control her magic all of a sudden.
Luther is a pretty stereotypical character for this genre, but he is growing on me.It was no surprise that during the challenging he would try to sacrifice himself for Diem, very in character. That mean guy act wasn't fooling any of us.
It was pretty clear thather mother was working for the rebels.
All this said, I am interested to see where the plot goes, I am hoping that we get a little more depth in the next book.
Tropes: love triangle, slow burn
There was too much going on in this book. It seemed like the author just threw in everything possible.
Something in this book needed to be edited out and more time should have been made creating interesting and dynamic characters and developing the world. There is a lot of potential here. The plot is something we have all seen before, so it needs to have either exceptional chapters or world building to stand out, unfortunately it doesn't.
Diem continues to be a very weak and annoying MC. She makes rash decisions and lets her emotions take over. She has zero confidence in her abilities and when challenged
Luther is a pretty stereotypical character for this genre, but he is growing on me.
It was pretty clear that
All this said, I am interested to see where the plot goes, I am hoping that we get a little more depth in the next book.
Tropes: love triangle, slow burn
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, Grief, Fire/Fire injury