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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
Owned TBR Reading Challenge 5/26
A Crate-Curated Book
This book was difficult for me to get into at first. I found the two main characters rather unlikeable and while the two story lines are connected, they still have little to do with each other in this book. Also, the magic system never seemed explained to me. I’d have liked a bit more of an introduction. And the romances did not have enough foundation. I started to get into it as I approached the middle, however. Eliana, especially, became more interesting. I haven’t decided whether I’m gonna read book two yet... I may want to see where it goes but I also kinda forced myself through bits of this. Well, we’ll see.
A Crate-Curated Book
This book was difficult for me to get into at first. I found the two main characters rather unlikeable and while the two story lines are connected, they still have little to do with each other in this book. Also, the magic system never seemed explained to me. I’d have liked a bit more of an introduction. And the romances did not have enough foundation. I started to get into it as I approached the middle, however. Eliana, especially, became more interesting. I haven’t decided whether I’m gonna read book two yet... I may want to see where it goes but I also kinda forced myself through bits of this. Well, we’ll see.
2,75
Este libro fue muy confuso. Me gustaría poder explicar un poco del mundo o hacer alguna introducción sobre él, pero es que no lo entendí. Y ese es el problema principal con este libro. No te explica nada.
El libro empieza con un prólogo que ya nos dice como va a terminar una de las protagonistas, y eso está bastante piola. El tema es que es bastante complicado de leer porque te suelta mucha información, y vos pensas: "Bueno, esto se va a explicar más adelante" PERO ESO NO PASA.
En este libro tenemos dos protagonistas: Rielle y Eliana. Ambas están en distintas líneas de tiempo (no sé bien por cuantos años están separadas porque no lo entendí bien). Cada capitulo es un pov de ellas, que se van intercalando. Rielle tiene los re poderes, y a Eliana te la presentan como la más capa de la vida y la mejor asesina del mundo, de ahí su apodo "El terror de Orline".
La verdad que ambas como protagonistas me gustaron. Rielle es la que más se me hace interesante. Pero por otro lado me gusta que Eliana sea como medio un personaje gris, ya que no es buena ni mala. Mi problema con ella, es que como dije antes, te la presentan como una capa de la vida y alta asesina. Pero nunca vez esto, porque a la flaca siempre la derriban, o la acorralan.
En resumen, me pareció un libro muy meh. No entendí nada, porque nunca lo explican como corresponde. No me encariñé con ningún personaje. Siento que el planteamiento del mundo es bastante pobre.
¿Voy a leer los demás libros para ver como termina? Sí, no pienso abandonar la trilogía esta porque todavía tengo esperanza de que pueda remontar.
Este libro fue muy confuso. Me gustaría poder explicar un poco del mundo o hacer alguna introducción sobre él, pero es que no lo entendí. Y ese es el problema principal con este libro. No te explica nada.
El libro empieza con un prólogo que ya nos dice como va a terminar una de las protagonistas, y eso está bastante piola. El tema es que es bastante complicado de leer porque te suelta mucha información, y vos pensas: "Bueno, esto se va a explicar más adelante" PERO ESO NO PASA.
En este libro tenemos dos protagonistas: Rielle y Eliana. Ambas están en distintas líneas de tiempo (no sé bien por cuantos años están separadas porque no lo entendí bien). Cada capitulo es un pov de ellas, que se van intercalando. Rielle tiene los re poderes, y a Eliana te la presentan como la más capa de la vida y la mejor asesina del mundo, de ahí su apodo "El terror de Orline".
La verdad que ambas como protagonistas me gustaron. Rielle es la que más se me hace interesante. Pero por otro lado me gusta que Eliana sea como medio un personaje gris, ya que no es buena ni mala. Mi problema con ella, es que como dije antes, te la presentan como una capa de la vida y alta asesina. Pero nunca vez esto, porque a la flaca siempre la derriban, o la acorralan.
En resumen, me pareció un libro muy meh. No entendí nada, porque nunca lo explican como corresponde. No me encariñé con ningún personaje. Siento que el planteamiento del mundo es bastante pobre.
¿Voy a leer los demás libros para ver como termina? Sí, no pienso abandonar la trilogía esta porque todavía tengo esperanza de que pueda remontar.
adventurous
dark
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:
Yes
*2.75 stars
This was another hard book to rate because there were parts that I really enjoyed and other parts that I STRUGGLED to get through.
Eliana - one of the main characters was trying WAY too hard to be cool. I wanted to like her more but she was so bland, and I found myself dreading her parts.
Simon - the Wolf - he had so much potential to be an awesome character - what happened?
Read more reviews at www.sarahjuneblog.com
**This book had some graphic scenes that should be considered adult material.
This was another hard book to rate because there were parts that I really enjoyed and other parts that I STRUGGLED to get through.
Eliana - one of the main characters was trying WAY too hard to be cool. I wanted to like her more but she was so bland, and I found myself dreading her parts.
Simon - the Wolf - he had so much potential to be an awesome character - what happened?
Read more reviews at www.sarahjuneblog.com
**This book had some graphic scenes that should be considered adult material.
I did enjoy the book but it wasn't one of my favorites of all time. I was more invested in Rielle's story than Eliana's. Her character was a bit annoying. Because I wasn't very invested in her character I don't really feel the need to read the next book. I hope Rielles story continues, that would be the only reason I want to go on.
My actual rating is a 3.5.
“The angels will return and bring ruin to the world. You will know this time by the rise of two human Queens—one of blood, and one of light. One with the power to save the world. One with the power to destroy it.”
This is one of the most unique stories that I’ve read in a hot minute. Elemental magic, angels and saints, time travel, assassins…the WORKS.
Okay, let me start off by saying this was an INCREDIBLY slow start for me. Did I spend a good ten chapters in wondering how both stories related? Yes. But was I hooked after we got a lil taste? Also yes.
We love morally grey characters, and I thought this book did a great job in throwing different scenarios and stakes towards the MC’s and letting us watch their decisions reflect their progression or regression of morality. I particularly enjoyed this book because both characters knew the difference between the perceived “right” and “wrong,” but were generally unapologetic in their actions.
One of the biggest things I’m excited about is the potential of this story moving forward. Fingers crossed!
“The angels will return and bring ruin to the world. You will know this time by the rise of two human Queens—one of blood, and one of light. One with the power to save the world. One with the power to destroy it.”
This is one of the most unique stories that I’ve read in a hot minute. Elemental magic, angels and saints, time travel, assassins…the WORKS.
Okay, let me start off by saying this was an INCREDIBLY slow start for me. Did I spend a good ten chapters in wondering how both stories related? Yes. But was I hooked after we got a lil taste? Also yes.
We love morally grey characters, and I thought this book did a great job in throwing different scenarios and stakes towards the MC’s and letting us watch their decisions reflect their progression or regression of morality. I particularly enjoyed this book because both characters knew the difference between the perceived “right” and “wrong,” but were generally unapologetic in their actions.
One of the biggest things I’m excited about is the potential of this story moving forward. Fingers crossed!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Reread - 2021
I freaking love this book, Rielle and Eliana are both bad ass female MC who love to dance the line between good and evil.
Can't wait to read the sequel
I freaking love this book, Rielle and Eliana are both bad ass female MC who love to dance the line between good and evil.
Can't wait to read the sequel
I really liked this fantasy novel. Two timelines of strong women. Already have the sequel. Hope that is even better.