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4.02 AVERAGE
4.02 AVERAGE
slow-paced
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
literally nothing happened in the book, negligible plot, very poor relationship set up, honestly the book had a good idea but poor execution
emotional
mysterious
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Okay I feel like more could have happened?? Like more classes, more training? Just felt like it was kind of boring. Smut was good though!
It’s not that the book was bad, but I just don’t think it’s as good as I wanted it to be. When I read romance books, I don’t need the most creative plot. I’m usually fine with mediocre writing as long as the meat is good. But when I read fantasy books, I want really good writing. I want detailed descriptions and a naturally flowing plot. As I was reading, I didn’t know what anything or anyone looked like. There weren’t enough descriptions to match the amount of dialogue and monologues. Like I couldn’t even tell you what time period this is supposed to be in. Like I don’t see the use of cell phones but they also used the terms “ex” and “date” so I couldn’t tell you. Pretty much I don’t want to waste my time reading fantasy books that are just okay.
emotional
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
Complicated
THAT CLIFFHANGER!!!
This was reeeeally good. And different. What I loved the most, and what I think sets this apart from other romantasy books, is the relationship between Arken and Kieran. The choice to become friends, and watching their relationship evolve into something really quite special, and then some, was a fabulous change in pace for me - and as a friends to lovers stan - I thoroughly enjoyed it. The will they won’t they push and pull was everything, whilst understanding both their reasons for wanting to remain platonic.
I really enjoyed the underlying plot - prophecies, secrets and elemental magic all set in a school, loved it.
I do wish we had got more from the world building, especially in terms of the academic setting. I would have also loved more history woven through the story, however, I am expecting book 2 to give me all of these, and I adore how the next one has been set up!
Cannot wait to see what Harper Hawthorne does with it! Highly recommend this one if you’re looking for something that’s a bit different from everything else.
This was reeeeally good. And different. What I loved the most, and what I think sets this apart from other romantasy books, is the relationship between Arken and Kieran. The choice to become friends, and watching their relationship evolve into something really quite special, and then some, was a fabulous change in pace for me - and as a friends to lovers stan - I thoroughly enjoyed it. The will they won’t they push and pull was everything, whilst understanding both their reasons for wanting to remain platonic.
I really enjoyed the underlying plot - prophecies, secrets and elemental magic all set in a school, loved it.
I do wish we had got more from the world building, especially in terms of the academic setting. I would have also loved more history woven through the story, however, I am expecting book 2 to give me all of these, and I adore how the next one has been set up!
Cannot wait to see what Harper Hawthorne does with it! Highly recommend this one if you’re looking for something that’s a bit different from everything else.