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4.3 AVERAGE
4.3 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
I read this based on a recommendation from Reads With Rachel, and I didn't love it as much as I was hoping to.
I was really into it until about 40 or 50% - it was slow, but I was intrigued by the mystery of the Unnamed City. I enjoyed the writing style, the development of the characters, and the gradual reveal of the history of this world.
I started losing interest once the two main characters met. I liked them both, but I didn't feel very invested in or convinced by their relationship. I can fully buy that two young, very isolated people would make a connection and have that immediately be very intense, but I felt like we rushed into true love a little quickly. It also meant that the sudden increase in action towards the end of the book didn't impact me as much, because I was already pretty checked out.
I also wasn't at all interested in the side character godlings and their sexual exploration. I'm happy for you or sorry that happened, godlings.
I was really into it until about 40 or 50% - it was slow, but I was intrigued by the mystery of the Unnamed City. I enjoyed the writing style, the development of the characters, and the gradual reveal of the history of this world.
I started losing interest once the two main characters met. I liked them both, but I didn't feel very invested in or convinced by their relationship. I can fully buy that two young, very isolated people would make a connection and have that immediately be very intense, but I felt like we rushed into true love a little quickly. It also meant that the sudden increase in action towards the end of the book didn't impact me as much, because I was already pretty checked out.
I also wasn't at all interested in the side character godlings and their sexual exploration. I'm happy for you or sorry that happened, godlings.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death
Moderate: Rape, Sexual assault
Minor: Pregnancy
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Would've been better without the romantic subplot (insta-love) and more focus on the non-romantic relationships and dynamics
“He drifted about with his head full of myths, always at least half lost in some otherland of story. Demons and wingsmiths, seraphim and spirits, he loved it all.”
This book is so beautiful and fantastical but what I really makes me love it and what I think will make everyone fall in love with it is Lazlo.
Lazlo is our MC and the book shows him as a child suffering under the control of monks and playing make believe, always listening to stories and tales he's a dreamer from the start. Laini has created such a just wonderful character in Lazlo, he's a librarian and loves myths and tales, he has a childs heart even though he's been through so many things that could have hardened him.
“He read while he walked. He read while he ate. The other librarians suspected he somehow read while he slept, or perhaps didn't sleep at all.”
When people ask me how I read so many books ^^ here's your answer like Lazlo I don't sleep, my blood is pure caffeine at this point.
Lazlo is kind which doesn't sound like a big enough word to describe just how soul deep his goodness runs, he's selfless and just friendly I had never read a character like him and now I need more. Gimme all the kind lovely librarians I'll buy every book if someone tells me the main charcater is like Lazlo.
The writing is just a whole different level. The world building is on point, there's beautiful lucid dreaming, gods, good vs evil, the theme of can one thing be only good or evil. Magic and alchemists, explosions and creations.
The tale of Weep is a tragic one, ruled by "Gods" and enslaved for years the humans finally defeated them but couldn't remove the citadel that floated above their city or the hurt in their peoples hurts and minds.
That's all I'm saying because you really should experience the magic yourself, the frekin just beautifulness of this story slowly unraveling and coming together.
I have to be honest it did take me a while to read this, I read the first half so slowly but as soon as I got past the 250 page mark I was in love and couldn't put it down, every character had my hooked.
I'm planning on re-reading this asap so I'll come back for a more detailed review but I love it all and need more stars.
Thank you Netgalley for an earc and hurry up Amazon I want this beauty in my hands already *hearteyes*
This book is so beautiful and fantastical but what I really makes me love it and what I think will make everyone fall in love with it is Lazlo.
Lazlo is our MC and the book shows him as a child suffering under the control of monks and playing make believe, always listening to stories and tales he's a dreamer from the start. Laini has created such a just wonderful character in Lazlo, he's a librarian and loves myths and tales, he has a childs heart even though he's been through so many things that could have hardened him.
“He read while he walked. He read while he ate. The other librarians suspected he somehow read while he slept, or perhaps didn't sleep at all.”
When people ask me how I read so many books ^^ here's your answer like Lazlo I don't sleep, my blood is pure caffeine at this point.
Lazlo is kind which doesn't sound like a big enough word to describe just how soul deep his goodness runs, he's selfless and just friendly I had never read a character like him and now I need more. Gimme all the kind lovely librarians I'll buy every book if someone tells me the main charcater is like Lazlo.
The writing is just a whole different level. The world building is on point, there's beautiful lucid dreaming, gods, good vs evil, the theme of can one thing be only good or evil. Magic and alchemists, explosions and creations.
The tale of Weep is a tragic one, ruled by "Gods" and enslaved for years the humans finally defeated them but couldn't remove the citadel that floated above their city or the hurt in their peoples hurts and minds.
That's all I'm saying because you really should experience the magic yourself, the frekin just beautifulness of this story slowly unraveling and coming together.
I have to be honest it did take me a while to read this, I read the first half so slowly but as soon as I got past the 250 page mark I was in love and couldn't put it down, every character had my hooked.
I'm planning on re-reading this asap so I'll come back for a more detailed review but I love it all and need more stars.
Thank you Netgalley for an earc and hurry up Amazon I want this beauty in my hands already *hearteyes*
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
Complicated
I really liked the beginning and the moth parts. But the middle got a little trite. The final scene though…. I’m listening….
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
slow-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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Death, Rape, Slavery, Violence, Kidnapping, Murder, Pregnancy
Moderate: Death, Gore, Grief, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
emotional
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
Loved how whimsical and magical this was! The first half was as very much a 5-star, then there was a bit of a lull towards the end and I thought the books lost me but the ending had me hooked again. part of it were a little predictable and the romance feels very YA, but I kind of loved how easy and quick the read was
mysterious
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:
Complicated