3.48 AVERAGE

foxcrofty's profile picture

foxcrofty's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 0%

I really, really wanted to like this book. I found the concept interesting and the cover art really grabbed me, but the actual text left me wanting. Everything felt two dimensional and generic, even though I can't think of another book I've read that matches this one in plot. It wasn't bad, it wasn't good, it just sort of was. This may be another of those books I would have loved if I'd been a bit younger.
adventurous tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Yes

I loved the adventure and the romance. Hated the torture scene near the end of the book.

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adventurous tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous funny lighthearted fast-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
adventurous funny lighthearted 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: Complicated
the_libra_librarian's profile picture

the_libra_librarian's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 14%

Felt too contrived and basic. 
adventurous challenging dark emotional hopeful mysterious tense medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes
adventurous dark funny mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Complicated
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: No
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elizabethb22's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 28%

i like the inspiration from the princess bride, but i just cant see myself rating this much higher than a 3 stars- nothing about it has really gripped my attention or intrigued me to encourage me to continue

this book was SO good!!! it very closely resembles the princess bride in way of the plot and the storyline. this is an amazing ya fantasy book with a little bit of romance 1000000000000% recomend