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4.32 AVERAGE
4.32 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
emotional
medium-paced
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
Solid second book in the series
No one is more upset than me.
I so desperately wanted to enjoy this but I just can't wait our main character. She has got to be the most frustrating female character in the history of characters. I keep waiting for some character development but nada.
The concept, world-building, male MC and other characters have so much potential, but I can't push past this.
I so desperately wanted to enjoy this but I just can't wait our main character. She has got to be the most frustrating female character in the history of characters. I keep waiting for some character development but nada.
The concept, world-building, male MC and other characters have so much potential, but I can't push past this.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
The second entry had more world-building and more action. Still gives YA, with the main character being quite oblivious at times. But it was fun.
adventurous
mysterious
sad
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
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
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
This book definitely grew on me. I almost DNF’d it early on because, the FMC, is insufferable. Her hubris was off the charts—one successful meeting, and suddenly she’s acting like she’s conquered the world? Ma’am, please.
At 11%, I was ready to quit. By 26%, I wanted to throw the book across the room. But then—suddenly and right when it mattered—her character growth kicked in. The pacing and development hit just the right notes, and I found myself rooting for her in spite of my earlier rage.
The world itself is vibrant and immersive, filled with intricate political dynamics, cultural traditions, and settings that feel alive. Even when FMC made me want to scream, the relationships she forms—and occasionally sabotages—kept me invested. Her allies, flawed and complex, provided depth to the story and balanced out her overconfidence. Their patience and loyalty felt earned, and as FMC grew, so did her connections with them.
By the end, I was glad I stuck it out. While Diem still has her moments, the payoff was worth the pain, and I’m actually looking forward to the next book. If you’re struggling early on, trust me—keep going. It’s a close call, but the redemption arc is real.
At 11%, I was ready to quit. By 26%, I wanted to throw the book across the room. But then—suddenly and right when it mattered—her character growth kicked in. The pacing and development hit just the right notes, and I found myself rooting for her in spite of my earlier rage.
The world itself is vibrant and immersive, filled with intricate political dynamics, cultural traditions, and settings that feel alive. Even when FMC made me want to scream, the relationships she forms—and occasionally sabotages—kept me invested. Her allies, flawed and complex, provided depth to the story and balanced out her overconfidence. Their patience and loyalty felt earned, and as FMC grew, so did her connections with them.
By the end, I was glad I stuck it out. While Diem still has her moments, the payoff was worth the pain, and I’m actually looking forward to the next book. If you’re struggling early on, trust me—keep going. It’s a close call, but the redemption arc is real.