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4.41 AVERAGE
4.41 AVERAGE
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
N/A
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
The first book was just ok and I liked this one even less.
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Loved this sequel! The ending of ODW had me panicking for what book 2 would be.
When I tell you I’ll never overlook a sneaky, kinda mean, ginger prince again. I didn’t think much of Elm until this book & then I fell in love. Move over Ravyn, Prince Elm is the guy.
Anyway, like the first book, the magic system is very unique & well-established. I thought the Spirit of the Woods was intriguing & was glad to see an appearance in this book.
The best part of this duology, in my opinion, is the King, Maiden, Monster storyline with the Nightmare & Elspeth. The Shepherd King is made out to be the monster in Elspeth’s mind, a parasite & unwelcome voice. But as the books go on, you grow to love him & understand his adoration & love for Elspeth. He becomes a misunderstood, but beloved character for me.
When I tell you I’ll never overlook a sneaky, kinda mean, ginger prince again. I didn’t think much of Elm until this book & then I fell in love. Move over Ravyn, Prince Elm is the guy.
Anyway, like the first book, the magic system is very unique & well-established. I thought the Spirit of the Woods was intriguing & was glad to see an appearance in this book.
The best part of this duology, in my opinion, is the King, Maiden, Monster storyline with the Nightmare & Elspeth. The Shepherd King is made out to be the monster in Elspeth’s mind, a parasite & unwelcome voice. But as the books go on, you grow to love him & understand his adoration & love for Elspeth. He becomes a misunderstood, but beloved character for me.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
“I’d be your king, but always your servant. Never your keeper.”🥹
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I really enjoyed this duology. This book offered multiple perspectives and I love how the supporting characters in book one really became part of the main cast of characters by the end. Previous duologies that I've read felt like one book split into two, but these each had their own unique storyline and focus in the context of the bigger story. I enjoyed the second book even better than the first, and I love how the story turned out. I am looking forward to reading more of Rachel Gillig's works.
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
medium-paced