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3.92 AVERAGE
3.92 AVERAGE
I couldn't believe it took m e so long to realise that this is a Star Wars story. Okay, it's Leia who joins the Empire and Luke is, well, Luke, joining rebellions etc etc. It took me until a charater says, "I've got a bad feeling about this," for the penny to drop.
That said, later on in the book the author gets a grip and starts to tell his own story. It's not bad either. There are some stereotypical plot elements but the writing is crisp and the action flows freely. The powers that be aren't behaving themselves either and that feeling of things still hidden is handled well.
What doesn't sit so well with me is why these races (including humans) The Chosen, the Ghouls, are there in the first place. Is this a dispute over real estate? Are the human population just cattle for the other two? Why fight battles with super weapons over something that doesn't appear to have any intrinsic value?
That said, later on in the book the author gets a grip and starts to tell his own story. It's not bad either. There are some stereotypical plot elements but the writing is crisp and the action flows freely. The powers that be aren't behaving themselves either and that feeling of things still hidden is handled well.
What doesn't sit so well with me is why these races (including humans) The Chosen, the Ghouls, are there in the first place. Is this a dispute over real estate? Are the human population just cattle for the other two? Why fight battles with super weapons over something that doesn't appear to have any intrinsic value?
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
interesting book but gyres chapters dragged so much it brought it down to a 3 star for me. mayas side of the story was much more interesting/believable (gyres motives feel so flimsy at times).
For most of this book I sat here going "man this is incredible" and although it didn't get a full five stars from me I still think this was an incredibly amazing book.
I had a few problems that were very nit picky on my part. A couple specific common things I don't really like to see. But are very personal to my reading taste that gave it a solid high 4 instead of that 5.
But here's why you should read this book:
- ITS UNIQUE and refreshing. The basic premise is a very classic fantasy idea but the way it's done *chefs kiss*
- A fantasy world with a light sci-fi influence. (Think Star Wars specifically the Jedi and the force) which leads me into a super cool magic system.
- A sapphic relationship.
Now most of the time I hate any kinda romance in my fantasy books. But both povs had love interests one sapphic, one not but I was not bothered by either. I do think the relationships taught us a lot about each of the characters, and compared and contrasted our two protagonists quite well.
- Lots of action but also lots of great character moments and a lot of politics
- Both povs had really good side characters, that were easy to love and root for. And then at the base of the story we have the relationship between the brother and sister. We only see glimmers in this book but I can't wait to see where it goes.
For my very few and picky negatives
- there's a healing scene during the book that is just a little pet peeve of mine
- the ending felt a little rushed compared to the great build up I had all Book long. Things seemed to happen a little too easy for my liking.
But as I said those negatives are super picky to me. So I 100% will be recommending to everyone. It's a great first instalment in the series. Book 2 here I come!!!!!
I had a few problems that were very nit picky on my part. A couple specific common things I don't really like to see. But are very personal to my reading taste that gave it a solid high 4 instead of that 5.
But here's why you should read this book:
- ITS UNIQUE and refreshing. The basic premise is a very classic fantasy idea but the way it's done *chefs kiss*
- A fantasy world with a light sci-fi influence. (Think Star Wars specifically the Jedi and the force) which leads me into a super cool magic system.
- A sapphic relationship.
Now most of the time I hate any kinda romance in my fantasy books. But both povs had love interests one sapphic, one not but I was not bothered by either. I do think the relationships taught us a lot about each of the characters, and compared and contrasted our two protagonists quite well.
- Lots of action but also lots of great character moments and a lot of politics
- Both povs had really good side characters, that were easy to love and root for. And then at the base of the story we have the relationship between the brother and sister. We only see glimmers in this book but I can't wait to see where it goes.
For my very few and picky negatives
- there's a healing scene during the book that is just a little pet peeve of mine
- the ending felt a little rushed compared to the great build up I had all Book long. Things seemed to happen a little too easy for my liking.
But as I said those negatives are super picky to me. So I 100% will be recommending to everyone. It's a great first instalment in the series. Book 2 here I come!!!!!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
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:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No