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justmys's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
“No, we don't deserve the burdens that our parents gave us, but we cant defeat monsters we won't face.”
A really powerful book filled with a beautifully rich and vivid world populated by well fleshed out characters.
The relationships Tarisai built felt natural and well paced. The mother was heartbreaking at times in her obsession, which was an odd experience to have. Complex "villains" are a favourite of mine and this book definitely explored all of the shades of grey for her.
I only gave the book 4 stars as there were times I felt things happened out of convenience for the plot, but they weren't overly distracting and didn't detract too much from the overall book. I also felt that, at times, the ages of the characters were confusing to follow. This might have been my fault, perhaps I didn't hear it when listening but I felt myself reeling a little at how the characters spoke or interracted and had to keep double checking ages online.
Overall, a really great read and the narrator for the book did an amazing job bringing the music of the world alive.
A really powerful book filled with a beautifully rich and vivid world populated by well fleshed out characters.
The relationships Tarisai built felt natural and well paced. The mother was heartbreaking at times in her obsession, which was an odd experience to have. Complex "villains" are a favourite of mine and this book definitely explored all of the shades of grey for her.
I only gave the book 4 stars as there were times I felt things happened out of convenience for the plot, but they weren't overly distracting and didn't detract too much from the overall book. I also felt that, at times, the ages of the characters were confusing to follow. This might have been my fault, perhaps I didn't hear it when listening but I felt myself reeling a little at how the characters spoke or interracted and had to keep double checking ages online.
Overall, a really great read and the narrator for the book did an amazing job bringing the music of the world alive.
Graphic: Child abuse, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Murder, Death of parent, Gaslighting, Emotional abuse, Confinement, Abandonment, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Sexual content, Excrement, and Pregnancy
biliboc_diana_simona's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
informative
sad
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
lilawillow's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
4.5
dani_hart1864's review against another edition
5.0
From the description I didn't think I'd like this but I actually really enjoyed it. The world building was really good, and I feel like I was torn about who the real villain was. It was pretty complex and thought-provoking. The only thing that bothered me a little bit was the ending seemed a little TOO convenient.
bertha_'s review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
This book was such a banger, im so gassed to read the second one. It's truly comforting knowing there's no silly little filler middle book for this series. I like me a nice time respecting duology from time to time. The characters in this book are so nicely fleshed out, our main girl Tarisai, what a queen. I love the little romance subplot in this book aswell, it's so cute.
Just a nice well rounded, well written ya fantasy for you, that is criminally underrated in my opinion.
Just a nice well rounded, well written ya fantasy for you, that is criminally underrated in my opinion.
momewrath's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
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? Yes
3.75
lmm711's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
callieju's review against another edition
5.0
I don’t even know if i’ll be able to put to words how much I loved this book. If i could give a book more stars it would be this one. This is the first book i’ve read since crooked kingdom that made me feel so attached to the characters and storyline.
Jordan Ifueko is fantastic. Her world building is probably one of the best i’ve ever read. The plot was so interesting I couldn’t stop reading.
I swear i am not going to stop shoving the book down people’s throats until everyone reads it. because it’s just fantastic.
Jordan Ifueko is fantastic. Her world building is probably one of the best i’ve ever read. The plot was so interesting I couldn’t stop reading.
I swear i am not going to stop shoving the book down people’s throats until everyone reads it. because it’s just fantastic.
melbugdreams's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
keriann22's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
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? It's complicated
5.0