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hermioneiris's review
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
vuhnessacrow's review
3.0
There is SO much to love and yet I never felt entirely pulled in. This is likely a me problem.
themanfromdelmonte's review
4.0
I liked the idea of this book a lot. Unfortunately I was less enthralled to find there are sequels as the narrative arc is complete. I'd guessed the identity of the bad guy very early but the heroine's fumbling for the truth was very engaging. Having read reviews of the second instalment I don't think I'm going to go any further with this.
knittyreader's review
5.0
I received a free copy through Netgalley in return for an honest review.
It is quite something that I could make time to read between Christmas and today (which is my birthday, so a lot of planning and all going on), while settling in on a new job. Asperfell was totally worth doing so! The worldbuilding is so good, and so intense, I could not help but love both Tiralean and Asperfell itself, however grim both were and became. The same goes for the characters. Not one of them is perfect, but they all have something to them that made me like them in some way, and made me really root for the good guys, and feel the pang of betrayal of the bad ones. Then the plot, it never felt slow, but also never hurried, and it kept me at the edge of my seat. I loved it, and I already look forward to part 2 so much!
It is quite something that I could make time to read between Christmas and today (which is my birthday, so a lot of planning and all going on), while settling in on a new job. Asperfell was totally worth doing so! The worldbuilding is so good, and so intense, I could not help but love both Tiralean and Asperfell itself, however grim both were and became. The same goes for the characters. Not one of them is perfect, but they all have something to them that made me like them in some way, and made me really root for the good guys, and feel the pang of betrayal of the bad ones. Then the plot, it never felt slow, but also never hurried, and it kept me at the edge of my seat. I loved it, and I already look forward to part 2 so much!
squishies's review
tense
slow-paced
3.5
She forgot to take Yralis to the Melancholy Revels...
Damn, Asperfall turned out to be quite dark with Master Tiberius ending up to be one of the founding fathers and just wants to live forever vampirically.
tealattes's review
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
jewbitche's review
4.0
Briony BRIONY honestly this isn't a review it's just me swearing my undying devotion to Briony. Wild, curious, strong, brave. I love her. That's it, read the book and love her too, thanks netgalley.
courtknee_bee's review
5.0
4.5 stars
A real hidden gem, I devoured this fairy tale-esque fantasy. I do question the Jane Austen comparison (nothing about this indicated a regency time period or anything Austen), but otherwise really enjoyed the dark and mystical tone. The main character, Briony, is extremely likable, and I found the world-building dynamic and unique. If this had been released by a major publisher, it would have been a massive success. Excited for book two!
A real hidden gem, I devoured this fairy tale-esque fantasy. I do question the Jane Austen comparison (nothing about this indicated a regency time period or anything Austen), but otherwise really enjoyed the dark and mystical tone. The main character, Briony, is extremely likable, and I found the world-building dynamic and unique. If this had been released by a major publisher, it would have been a massive success. Excited for book two!
alandd's review
4.0
With strong world-building and just as realistic characters, Jamie Thomas created a novel you will fall in love with. I was a bit sceptical about the ending because of the slow-burn plot and thought there would be no time for a suitable ending, but after that ending, I am sure there will be a sequel; otherwise there would be little reason for such a cliffhanger.
I loved how well-crafted this universe is, how simple it is in some matters and complex in others. The author knew when to let herself get carried away with passion and emotion, and I felt it just as I suppose Jamie Thomas felt when writing this thought-provoking story.
Full review to be published in my blog (March 18): https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/03/resena-review-asperfell.html
I loved how well-crafted this universe is, how simple it is in some matters and complex in others. The author knew when to let herself get carried away with passion and emotion, and I felt it just as I suppose Jamie Thomas felt when writing this thought-provoking story.
Full review to be published in my blog (March 18): https://tintanocturna.blogspot.com/2020/03/resena-review-asperfell.html