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3.65 AVERAGE
3.65 AVERAGE
Due to the lack of a coherently explained backstory and the chaotic pie-plot, I have no clue what’s going on. And due to not liking the writing or the characters, and getting very annoyed at all the sneezing on every page, I don’t care to find out anymore.
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Drug abuse, Drug use, Toxic relationship
Moderate: Suicide, Blood, Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury
adventurous
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Drug use, Emotional abuse, Toxic relationship, Fire/Fire injury, Toxic friendship
Moderate: Animal death, Bullying, Violence, Death of parent, Alcohol, Classism
Minor: Mental illness, Sexual content, Suicide, Vomit, Trafficking, Kidnapping, Grief, Pregnancy, Gaslighting, War, Injury/Injury detail
Multiple characters are given drugs without their consent/knowledge
A, delightful cozy adjacent manners and magic book!
Jemis Greenwing is home in disgrace from university with a broken heart and a cold. He is hoping to fade into the background in his sleepy home town. The secret societies and drug smugglers some as a surprise!
The cons- I would have found this really confusing if I hadn't already read The Hands of the Emperor! It's set in the same universe (ish) and doesn't explain the fall/interim as much as Hands does, this makes for some confusing references especially in the beginning when all the characters were introduced. The other con is the number of characters, I had real difficulty keeping all them all straight and trying to remember their role. The plot and dialogue is slightly bewildering
The pros - much much witty dialogue and many dry asides! Jemis is an atypical main character/hero and somewhat of a reluctant one.
I will definitely be continuing with the series!
Jemis Greenwing is home in disgrace from university with a broken heart and a cold. He is hoping to fade into the background in his sleepy home town. The secret societies and drug smugglers some as a surprise!
The cons- I would have found this really confusing if I hadn't already read The Hands of the Emperor! It's set in the same universe (ish) and doesn't explain the fall/interim as much as Hands does, this makes for some confusing references especially in the beginning when all the characters were introduced. The other con is the number of characters, I had real difficulty keeping all them all straight and trying to remember their role. The plot and dialogue is slightly bewildering
The pros - much much witty dialogue and many dry asides! Jemis is an atypical main character/hero and somewhat of a reluctant one.
I will definitely be continuing with the series!
What a delight!
Possibly also the closest to having an actual plot that I’ve seen from Goddard yet, but that’s not saying much
Possibly also the closest to having an actual plot that I’ve seen from Goddard yet, but that’s not saying much
I enjoyed this book very much! A delightful mix of magic and comedy of manners with plenty of plot points to explore in further escapades.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes