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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
genuinely no idea why i waited so long to read this, the plot was super intense and i absolutely love eliana and simon. super excited to read the next one
Apparently, the first time I read this, I somehow missed the major age gap romance blooming, and it's literally just a reverse Padme and Anakin.
I first read Furyborn a few years ago, but I never finished the series. I saw it sitting on my shelf and decided it was time for a reread (and maybe I'd actually finish the trilogy this time) because I remembered pretty much nothing about the book. As I reread, I started to remember why I hadn't picked up this book again sooner...
The premise itself is pretty cool; there are two prophesized queens - a Sun Queen and a Blood Queen - and while one will save the world, the other will destroy it. I think everyone agrees that the prologue is the best part of this book because it's one of those stories separated by time but connected in some ways. We know from the prologue how Rielle's story will end, and while I typically love that trope, it seems to work against the story because there aren't any stakes. Rielle is supposed to be enduring these seven deadly trials, but the action is lackluster and incredibly repetitive. Eliana, on the other hand, is your basic YA assassin struggling with her morality (and lack thereof). Her story, while wielding a bit higher stakes, was really trope-y and didn't offer much nuance. In general, the plot twists were relatively predictable, too.
I also realized how much I don't like the characters. Rielle was the worst of the two because everything about her story felt two-dimensional to me. Audric's only purpose is to offer something for Rielle to lust after, and he literally has no personality. Ludivine was a bit more interesting, but only because she's so agreeable it's suspicious. I remembered really liking Simon the first time, but he gave me the major ick. Eliana was okay, but again, she's so trope-y. The same goes for Remy, and any character with the name Navi is immediately disliked for no reason.
Although I intend to keep reading soon (and hopefully finish the trilogy), Furyborn is a generic fantasy novel that offers interesting points mostly through parallels between the characters.
3.25/5
I first read Furyborn a few years ago, but I never finished the series. I saw it sitting on my shelf and decided it was time for a reread (and maybe I'd actually finish the trilogy this time) because I remembered pretty much nothing about the book. As I reread, I started to remember why I hadn't picked up this book again sooner...
The premise itself is pretty cool; there are two prophesized queens - a Sun Queen and a Blood Queen - and while one will save the world, the other will destroy it. I think everyone agrees that the prologue is the best part of this book because it's one of those stories separated by time but connected in some ways. We know from the prologue how Rielle's story will end, and while I typically love that trope, it seems to work against the story because there aren't any stakes. Rielle is supposed to be enduring these seven deadly trials, but the action is lackluster and incredibly repetitive. Eliana, on the other hand, is your basic YA assassin struggling with her morality (and lack thereof). Her story, while wielding a bit higher stakes, was really trope-y and didn't offer much nuance. In general, the plot twists were relatively predictable, too.
I also realized how much I don't like the characters. Rielle was the worst of the two because everything about her story felt two-dimensional to me. Audric's only purpose is to offer something for Rielle to lust after, and he literally has no personality. Ludivine was a bit more interesting, but only because she's so agreeable it's suspicious. I remembered really liking Simon the first time, but he gave me the major ick. Eliana was okay, but again, she's so trope-y. The same goes for Remy, and any character with the name Navi is immediately disliked for no reason.
Although I intend to keep reading soon (and hopefully finish the trilogy), Furyborn is a generic fantasy novel that offers interesting points mostly through parallels between the characters.
3.25/5
Probably just me but I was constantly confused by who was who. Maybe I should start over again.
Wow! I am completely blown away by this story. Claire Legrand has created a magical world that has intrigued me. I love how the story is told between two characters, Rielle and Eliana. I love the emotion that pours out of this book.
There are so many things to say but I have yet to digest them all since I just finished the book. All I can say is, if you pick this book up you won't be disappointed.
Also note, this is a New Adult Fantasy, so don't let the YA tag fool you.
There are so many things to say but I have yet to digest them all since I just finished the book. All I can say is, if you pick this book up you won't be disappointed.
Also note, this is a New Adult Fantasy, so don't let the YA tag fool you.
i don't normally choose books with angels with in (i didn't even know that they were in), but i enjoyed magic system. i was excited for book having two main lead characters but very quickly i started skipping rielle's pov tbh (maybe i will return to them one day tho). still, it is interesting concept of two characters' stories written in difference of 1000 years and i will continue reading series.
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I wanted to love this book. It had all of the elements of what I love in a fantasy, but for some reason, I couldn't get into it. I think if the chapters had been longer/we'd stayed in one POV for longer stretches of time, I might have been able to breeze through it. Unfortunately, since the two storylines of our FMCs don't really converge until you're nearly finished with book one, it felt like I was constantly having to switch which pile of information I needed to recall too frequently since the storylines were so separated.
It took me nearly a year to finish and I'm not sure if I'll be continuing with the series, but I am curious about some of the side character's arcs so if I do, it will be a while before I pick up book two.
Beautifully written and marvelously compelling. I’m sure there are plenty of other adjectives I could throw out there, but I’ll leave it at this:
I. Fucking. Loved. This. Book.
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I. Fucking. Loved. This. Book.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
this was surprisingly pretty good
- I’m not an avid fantasy reader at all but even for me this felt conceptually very unique
- the first chunk of the book was hard to get through, but I struggle with the beginnings of most fantasies
- but once the book got going, it really got going and it was easier to be to invested
- I like that both rielle and eliana are very hot tempered and morally grey - they’re both very interesting to follow though throughout the book I had times when I favoured one story over the other which I think is a good thing
- I’m going to continue with this series and I really hope that the next book is as good
- I’m not an avid fantasy reader at all but even for me this felt conceptually very unique
- the first chunk of the book was hard to get through, but I struggle with the beginnings of most fantasies
- but once the book got going, it really got going and it was easier to be to invested
- I like that both rielle and eliana are very hot tempered and morally grey - they’re both very interesting to follow though throughout the book I had times when I favoured one story over the other which I think is a good thing
- I’m going to continue with this series and I really hope that the next book is as good