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Prison Healer - Die Schattenheilerin by Lynette Noni

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ashleykhoffman's review against another edition

adventurous challenging tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes

4.5

There were a lot of tropes in this that I think are overdone right now in the genre, but I do think this book worked within those tropes really well without being overly reliant on any of them. The plot twists at the end... I saw one of them coming but NOT THE OTHER WOWWWEEEE. So it has to get high marks because I the gasp I gusped was too loud for it to get any less.

quintycaspers's review against another edition

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4.0

The last 100 pages were amazing! All of it was amazing tbh

emma_stucki's review against another edition

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5.0

The concept of this book was so unique and different from anything I have ever read before. The setting of being in the death prison was so interesting. I also loved Kiva being a healer that aspect of the story was very unique and fascinating. I was surprised how quickly I fell in love with all of the characters in this book. Omg the plot twists and last 100 pages were absolutely crazy with Kiva and Jaren being sent to the punishment block, Jaren being crown prince, Kiva having healing powers, finding out Kiva is the rebel princess and that Tilda was her mom. Overall the concept and plot was amazing and I really love the characters and the found family aspect. Jaren getting punished because he saved Kiva was heart wrenching. I love the elemental magic, the tournament aspect, the prison setting, the characters, the plot everything was just perfection. I can't wait for the next book and I have a feeling this is gonna become one of my fav series.

“If you weren’t getting information,” Kiva croaked out, “and you were never a real prisoner, then why didn’t you just leave?” His blue-gold gaze locked on hers. “Because I found a reason to stay.”

- Recommend?! = Absolutely yes!
- Fantasy, Romance/YA
- Kindle

alyxbeau's review against another edition

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hopeful mysterious tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? No
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

This was my favorite book of 2020 (maybe 2019 I can't recall the year) and so in order to continue the series I had to reread it after such a long gap. Having read it before, my commentary below is going ro be full of spoilers as I don't have any first impressions to share.

holy cow, even knowing the ending and actively listening for the moments where it could have been revealed, it was so so hard to see how i could have seen that final two sentences coming. Retrospect is the only thing that can make it clear. Kiva is so strong willed that even jer internal dialogue whoch we are privvy to doesnt link herself to her mother. I absolutely love when a book can hide their twists from me and this one is just so good at it. My heart broke for Tipp, thinking that the rebel queen reminded him of his mother, and he had to be there when she died. Like losing your mom twice. I think the biggest flaw I see in the story is just Jarren trying to save Kiva. He by all rights wants the rebel queen dead, so the easiest way is to let Kiva also die in the trials. Hes just too good a person and wanted that trial for his people too badly I guess.