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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
This had great characterization and I found it really well done. I’m looking forward to seeing what everyone does in book 2!
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I am Theodosia Eirene Houzzara, Queen of Astrea, and I will endure this.”
Summary:
After a siege laid waste to her country, Theo is taken captive and given the title of Ash Princess. 10 years later, she is still trying to survive when a rebellion and political plot arises.
Review:
This book had me on the edge of my seat. There was a lot that I liked about this book. I found the characters loveable and interesting to read about. I loved the world and how religion was handled. I also loved the lore that has been told and I really want to learn more.
I think my only critique is the repetition of the reader being told about what they already read over and over.
Overall, I loved this book and can’t wait to continue with the series.
“I am angry.
I am hungry.
And I promise myself that one day I will watch them all burn.”
- Theodosia Eirene Houzzara.
Summary:
After a siege laid waste to her country, Theo is taken captive and given the title of Ash Princess. 10 years later, she is still trying to survive when a rebellion and political plot arises.
Review:
This book had me on the edge of my seat. There was a lot that I liked about this book. I found the characters loveable and interesting to read about. I loved the world and how religion was handled. I also loved the lore that has been told and I really want to learn more.
I think my only critique is the repetition of the reader being told about what they already read over and over.
Overall, I loved this book and can’t wait to continue with the series.
“I am angry.
I am hungry.
And I promise myself that one day I will watch them all burn.”
- Theodosia Eirene Houzzara.
Very basic. It wasn't bad, but also not unique to the recent books released in this genre.
I finally had to walk away. It just got too bogged down in details. Eliminate some and get on with the story.
Ultimately just found it too boring and like every other fantasy YA from this time period.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Death of parent
Moderate: Blood
It took me a while to be totally engaged by this story. I think there could have been a little bit more action in the first 50-60% of the book. That being said, once the action picked up, I couldn't stop listening. I'm rooting for Theodosia and Soren. Definitely will read the next book.
slow-paced
challenging
emotional
reflective
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
3.5 - Solid YA fantasy, decently well written, engaging enough. Nothing overly special.
Ugh.
Might lower my rating cause I am maaaad.
Just some reasons I didn't like this book:
-The main character insufferable and kept changing her mind so much that I lost track.
-The other characters were all trash.
-Love triangle (and zero chemistry with any of them).
-Boring.
Not continuing with the series.
Might lower my rating cause I am maaaad.
Just some reasons I didn't like this book:
-The main character insufferable and kept changing her mind so much that I lost track.
Spoiler
She was so quick to turn on (and try to murder!) people that she claimed to love.-The other characters were all trash.
-Love triangle (and zero chemistry with any of them).
-Boring.
Spoiler
At one point, the prince mentioned that he killed all of his pet cats because his Dad made him. I felt sick and almost DNF'd at that point. Not sure why that was even included in the book.Not continuing with the series.