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pastelnymph's review
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? N/A
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
This was a good book and I enjoyed it, but I wouldn’t say it was my favorite. I plan on reading the rest of the series still because I want to know what happens. Something just felt off to me? I don’t know how to explain it. My brain had a hard time keeping characters straight occasionally because sometimes first names would be used and then the MC would go back to referring to someone as their last name because that’s how they’re referred to at the academy. It was confusing for me, and I often had to go back and reread things to keep it straight. My mind also couldn’t comprehend how the Gryphons followed the cadets EVERYWHERE! I mean, they aren’t small animals by any means, especially when it is expected that humans are supposed to ride them into battle with gear and weapons. While I understand that a number of the gryphons were young, it was just confusing to me to picture students with all their gryphons wandering through the academy to classes and lunch. The building had to be freaking HUGE to accommodate such masses. So I was often picturing the gryphons so tiny inside and huge outside. Just… weird to me when trying to process the story in my mind. Overall I did enjoy the plot behind it. But I felt that some things could have been better thought out.
I would recommend this book to others who are looking for a good YA fantasy book. It’s first person from the female main character. It’s character development driven. No romance aside from a side character crush. I’m low key hoping romance appears further in the series but who knows!
Overall this was a good book and I would recommend it, it just wasn’t a “Wow! I LOVE this book.” I look forward to reading the rest of the series still, just will probably take my time getting to it.
I would recommend this book to others who are looking for a good YA fantasy book. It’s first person from the female main character. It’s character development driven. No romance aside from a side character crush. I’m low key hoping romance appears further in the series but who knows!
Overall this was a good book and I would recommend it, it just wasn’t a “Wow! I LOVE this book.” I look forward to reading the rest of the series still, just will probably take my time getting to it.
fruitylish's review
adventurous
challenging
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? No
4.5
kcusimano's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
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
4.0
kaadee's review
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
i think this book is brilliant. It’s really a good book about overcoming misogyny and the misogynistic tendencies embedded within our culture.
Sivanna, a well written depiction of a teenage girl having to fight against the patriarchal society she was violently thrown into.
I think she’s one of my favorite characters i’ve read in a long time.
Pick up this book for a good, quick read.
Sivanna, a well written depiction of a teenage girl having to fight against the patriarchal society she was violently thrown into.
I think she’s one of my favorite characters i’ve read in a long time.
Pick up this book for a good, quick read.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Animal death, Death, and Religious bigotry
maehoosadie's review
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
mepayne15's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing!
So you know the saying, don't judge a book by its cover? Yeah, I did that when I was browsing trying to find something new to read. It caught my attention, and the book description was so interesting, I knew I had to download the book.
And I'm so glad I did!! Everything about this book is amazing! The relationship between Sivana and Ari is exactly what you would expect when one is experiencing both the pain of losing a partner and also being newly blind. There is love and trust, but also a resentment for no longer being who you were before and feeling like you are less than. I love how you get experience all the hardships and scary moments with them as well as all the triumphs. As you read, it's almost as though the book becomes a movie and you can't get enough.
Once I started reading this book, I knew it was a series I'd have to continue. Especially since I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. There are not many books that make me lose track of time, but this is definitely one of them. If I could give a million star rating, I would!
So you know the saying, don't judge a book by its cover? Yeah, I did that when I was browsing trying to find something new to read. It caught my attention, and the book description was so interesting, I knew I had to download the book.
And I'm so glad I did!! Everything about this book is amazing! The relationship between Sivana and Ari is exactly what you would expect when one is experiencing both the pain of losing a partner and also being newly blind. There is love and trust, but also a resentment for no longer being who you were before and feeling like you are less than. I love how you get experience all the hardships and scary moments with them as well as all the triumphs. As you read, it's almost as though the book becomes a movie and you can't get enough.
Once I started reading this book, I knew it was a series I'd have to continue. Especially since I couldn't put it down once I started reading it. There are not many books that make me lose track of time, but this is definitely one of them. If I could give a million star rating, I would!
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