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jashanac's review
4.5
Overall
I really enjoyed this! The characters were well-developed, as were their dynamics/relationships... the world was unique and fascinating... the politics were complex and formed from the world's differing cultures... the magic was fun and fascinating also.
Characters
Seeing different characters not only from different kingdoms in the one realm/world, but also from different worlds (or at least, one different world - Earth) was really interesting. I personally felt that the characters were all complex and their dynamics between each other were complicated at times and always interesting.
Plot
There were maybe one or two times where we were "chillin" a little bit in the plot, and maybe slightly too long for me. However the plot never felt like it was dragging or like it was a slog to me.
I definitely got a little bit confused with some of the politics and plans they were making, and the reason for Leoden being so terrible did NOT stick in my brain... but I think these are mostly "me" problems. I do wish that some mention/reminder of why Leoden was so awful would have been nice, a little while after the very first mention of that. Because there was so much other stuff going on that that tidbit of information didn't stay in my brain, and I legit forgot what the reasoning was.
I like that the stakes were quite high, also.
Themes
Love that this was a queernormative world and it was interesting having one region that was a queendom and a matriarchy to its core. The themes of personal agency, bravery, and being self-aware kind of within your moral compass all were well-executed to me. There was a repeating message of decisions having consequences, whether they be good or bad or sometimes, a mixture of both. We saw various characters feeling the weight of their decisions and what that meant and would mean for them in the future.
I really enjoyed this! The characters were well-developed, as were their dynamics/relationships... the world was unique and fascinating... the politics were complex and formed from the world's differing cultures... the magic was fun and fascinating also.
Characters
Seeing different characters not only from different kingdoms in the one realm/world, but also from different worlds (or at least, one different world - Earth) was really interesting. I personally felt that the characters were all complex and their dynamics between each other were complicated at times and always interesting.
Plot
There were maybe one or two times where we were "chillin" a little bit in the plot, and maybe slightly too long for me. However the plot never felt like it was dragging or like it was a slog to me.
I definitely got a little bit confused with some of the politics and plans they were making, and the reason for Leoden being so terrible did NOT stick in my brain... but I think these are mostly "me" problems. I do wish that some mention/reminder of why Leoden was so awful would have been nice, a little while after the very first mention of that. Because there was so much other stuff going on that that tidbit of information didn't stay in my brain, and I legit forgot what the reasoning was.
I like that the stakes were quite high, also.
Themes
Love that this was a queernormative world and it was interesting having one region that was a queendom and a matriarchy to its core. The themes of personal agency, bravery, and being self-aware kind of within your moral compass all were well-executed to me. There was a repeating message of decisions having consequences, whether they be good or bad or sometimes, a mixture of both. We saw various characters feeling the weight of their decisions and what that meant and would mean for them in the future.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Injury/Injury detail, Blood, Xenophobia, Gore, and Murder
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Vomit
gheron's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death
Moderate: Chronic illness, Domestic abuse, Medical content, and Violence
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