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4.22 AVERAGE
4.22 AVERAGE
I read this in one sitting and could have had another 500 pages of this story and world, yet I was also totally satisfied by this novella. That’s how you know an author is talented and has me wrapped around her little finger.
Celia was 12 years old when she cursed her older brother for leaving her behind after disagreeing with their father, the Duke, about who he should love.
He is the greatest Knight in the realm and goes over to the Summerlings. An immortal people who sought vengeance until Celia’s father won the war.
Who does she turn to when the person she loves most betrays her and she betrays him (both unknowingly?)
What happens when you want love more than power? Peace over justice?
<b>Father did finally recognize that something was wrong, but he’d spent too much time with his brain shut up inside a dark room, and he couldn’t take it out and use it again right away.
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How Naomi Novik can create such atmosphere, world-building, and intimate character insight is incredible. Her unique lyrical prose pulls you in and is very suited to this tale of love and tragedy.
Yes, I saw the twists, yes the ending was predictable, but I was RIVETED and gushing for her writing.
Arc gifted by Del Rey.
Celia was 12 years old when she cursed her older brother for leaving her behind after disagreeing with their father, the Duke, about who he should love.
He is the greatest Knight in the realm and goes over to the Summerlings. An immortal people who sought vengeance until Celia’s father won the war.
Who does she turn to when the person she loves most betrays her and she betrays him (both unknowingly?)
What happens when you want love more than power? Peace over justice?
<b>Father did finally recognize that something was wrong, but he’d spent too much time with his brain shut up inside a dark room, and he couldn’t take it out and use it again right away.
</b>
How Naomi Novik can create such atmosphere, world-building, and intimate character insight is incredible. Her unique lyrical prose pulls you in and is very suited to this tale of love and tragedy.
Yes, I saw the twists, yes the ending was predictable, but I was RIVETED and gushing for her writing.
Arc gifted by Del Rey.
adventurous
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:
No
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
spectacular give me 14 of them
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Many thanks to NetGalley and DelRey for the preview. All opinions are my own.
OMG 10/10 no notes 😭 I would have read a 500 page version of this happily.
This is sad and beautiful and heartbreaking and healing and OMG THE EMOTIONS! I was almost crying 10 pages into this, and I was definitely sobbing at the end. It’s not the same at all, and I can’t exactly explain it, but this made me feel the way Six Deaths of the Saint felt. But happy at the end.
It’s a fairy tale, it’s a love story, it’s the unbreakable bond of family, it is EVERYTHING.
Just, go read it, ok? I cannot possibly recommend it enough.
OMG 10/10 no notes 😭 I would have read a 500 page version of this happily.
This is sad and beautiful and heartbreaking and healing and OMG THE EMOTIONS! I was almost crying 10 pages into this, and I was definitely sobbing at the end. It’s not the same at all, and I can’t exactly explain it, but this made me feel the way Six Deaths of the Saint felt. But happy at the end.
It’s a fairy tale, it’s a love story, it’s the unbreakable bond of family, it is EVERYTHING.
Just, go read it, ok? I cannot possibly recommend it enough.
This was a delight to read, I loved the premise, and watching the story play out was so entertaining!