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alongreader's review against another edition
3.0
Twin goddesses undertake a mission to save their broken world in this new fantasy duology.
The idea behind this story is brilliant. I love the mythology of it, and it's well explained at the right speed.
Sadly, the story itself is very slow. There's large swathes where nothing is happening; Team Haidee is trying to get closer, and Team Odessa is meeting another galla while Odessa goes slowly more and more crazy. That's all that happens for a long, long time.
It's a good idea, and I'll probably pick up the second to see what happens. But unless something drastic changes in that one, I think this whole thing could be one book.
The idea behind this story is brilliant. I love the mythology of it, and it's well explained at the right speed.
Sadly, the story itself is very slow. There's large swathes where nothing is happening; Team Haidee is trying to get closer, and Team Odessa is meeting another galla while Odessa goes slowly more and more crazy. That's all that happens for a long, long time.
It's a good idea, and I'll probably pick up the second to see what happens. But unless something drastic changes in that one, I think this whole thing could be one book.
litwithlauren's review against another edition
4.0
[Julie Andrews voice] These are a few of my favorite things…and they’re all in The Never Tilting World! There’s a great ensemble cast, diverse representation, snark, magic, a f/f bodyguard and charge romance, an enemies to lovers romance, AND an important message about climate change on top of that? Rin Chupeco, you get me. You really get me.
Read my full review here: https://loveyoshelf.wordpress.com/2019/11/29/review-the-never-tilting-world-by-rin-chupeco/
Read my full review here: https://loveyoshelf.wordpress.com/2019/11/29/review-the-never-tilting-world-by-rin-chupeco/
agmeade's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
spicedragon's review against another edition
4.0
4/5
Rin Chupeco put out another banger.
The world-building is amazing, and the characters as well. I loved the contrast between the different POVs like they were night and day (literally).
With Lan and Odessa's journey being just as dark as their half of the world, with an Odessa corruption arc that was just chef's kiss. Arjun and Haidee's journey on the other end was just.. fun? There was danger ofc, but still it was an enjoyable journey!
Chupeco has the fantasy genre by its neck, they never miss!
(I docked a star mostly because I didn't find myself that invested in the romance aspect)
Rin Chupeco put out another banger.
The world-building is amazing, and the characters as well. I loved the contrast between the different POVs like they were night and day (literally).
With Lan and Odessa's journey being just as dark as their half of the world, with an Odessa corruption arc that was just chef's kiss. Arjun and Haidee's journey on the other end was just.. fun? There was danger ofc, but still it was an enjoyable journey!
Chupeco has the fantasy genre by its neck, they never miss!
(I docked a star mostly because I didn't find myself that invested in the romance aspect)
copelauren's review against another edition
4.0
Thoroughly enjoyable world to dive into and the characters too! There are many mysteries to uncover and even more for the second book to reveal. My only complaint is that I want entire books from each of these characters when I only get a quarter told in each perspective.
ekunes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
magicalmysmalin's review against another edition
5.0
Wild Ride!
I loved every second! Haidee in particular is my favorite. The characters were engaging and the world building was great! I am so excited for the next one!
I loved every second! Haidee in particular is my favorite. The characters were engaging and the world building was great! I am so excited for the next one!
ellie_w21's review against another edition
3.0
this book was good. it’s a pretty normal fantasy book but i did like watching one of the characters slowly get meaner and meaner while the other main character is so fun loving and kind