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smithrachaelynn's review against another edition
4.0
I liked this story a lot! Lots of adventure and mysteries. The romance between Cohen and Britta was definitely a slow burn but very sweet. As much as I liked it, I felt like it was very young so I don’t think I will keep reading.
redmug's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.25
annatherbook's review against another edition
2.0
To me this book was boring!
I think younger readers might like it but to me, it was not interesting enough.
I felt like nothing happened. The romance has been done before and I think I'm getting more pickier when it comes to YA fantasy. Simply just not a book for me.
I think younger readers might like it but to me, it was not interesting enough.
I felt like nothing happened. The romance has been done before and I think I'm getting more pickier when it comes to YA fantasy. Simply just not a book for me.
roseday's review against another edition
I love this book so much I've reread it 3 times already and I cannot get enough of these characters. All the books in this series are amazing!!
kiaradewulf's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
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? No
4.5
ellakwatson's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
annettebooksofhopeanddreams's review against another edition
3.0
I started this book with high expectations. When I bought this, half a year ago, it sounded like the kind of book and story that I'd most certainly enjoy. And I do have to admit that at the moment it's not that easy to actually surprise and wow me, but it wasn't just that that made me slightly disappointed in this book.
There is a lot of potential. The two worlds could be quite interesting if we would actually get to see more of them. I don't get the feeling we've really interacted with the people or tasted the culture, while that would truly add to the story and make the world more alive instead of just something we hear and read about, but never truly get to experience.
The same goes for the characters. There are some interesting glimpses there, especially Leif and the King have a certain kind of charm that I would have loved to see more of, but in general the characters are a bit flat and lack depth. Apart from that I personally had some issues with Cohen and couldn't quite like him at all. That might have made it hard to buy the love story. I couldn't come up with a reason for Britt to love Cohen and I didn't really feel any chemistry between them.
Then what kept me reading and what will make me read the other two books? The magic and the mystery. Even though most of the times the characters were just traveling from A to B and not doing much, there were just enough hints and there was just enough information to keep me interested and to keep me going. And on top of that it was an easy and quick read. The writing style wasn't really unique or standing out, but at least it was simple, which was nice for a change.
I hope that maybe the next book might surprise me, but my expectations aren't that high anymore.
There is a lot of potential. The two worlds could be quite interesting if we would actually get to see more of them. I don't get the feeling we've really interacted with the people or tasted the culture, while that would truly add to the story and make the world more alive instead of just something we hear and read about, but never truly get to experience.
The same goes for the characters. There are some interesting glimpses there, especially Leif and the King have a certain kind of charm that I would have loved to see more of, but in general the characters are a bit flat and lack depth. Apart from that I personally had some issues with Cohen and couldn't quite like him at all. That might have made it hard to buy the love story. I couldn't come up with a reason for Britt to love Cohen and I didn't really feel any chemistry between them.
Then what kept me reading and what will make me read the other two books? The magic and the mystery. Even though most of the times the characters were just traveling from A to B and not doing much, there were just enough hints and there was just enough information to keep me interested and to keep me going. And on top of that it was an easy and quick read. The writing style wasn't really unique or standing out, but at least it was simple, which was nice for a change.
I hope that maybe the next book might surprise me, but my expectations aren't that high anymore.