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sazana28's review against another edition
5.0
Alright babes, so the way my life is set up, I’m just gonna talk about how this book made me feel instead of giving out hella details. 😂 Like I think I do that already, but it’s gonna be a regular thing so you can see how it made me feel and then read it yourself. Plus!!! No spoilers. 😭👏🏼
Okay! So this book, I wasn’t too sure about it in the beginning. In my head I was hoping it wasn’t a super cliche, like the mc is a douche and then their love interest shows up and they start to change immediately, hella unrealistic and I’d want to throw the book out a window. But no! It was better, lol.
And I’m a sucker for love stories intertwined with action. Plus, I don’t believe I’ve read a dragon fantasy before so it was a great start. 😍
I loved the flashbacks. Or maybe they were glimpses into how their kingdom came to be? Anyway, at first it was annoying but then I realized they were super helpful to connect the story. It was lovely. I loved how Asha’s change in heart wasn’t too abrupt,(because you can’t change a super biased way of thinking overnight, unfortunately) although you can only do so much in under 500 pages. 😂🤷🏽♀️
I’d say around the halfway mark I started getting super involved in the well-being of the characters, lol. Like Jarek was already asking for my foot up his ass and for a minute so was Asha, but I definitely warmed up to her. Especially when she was helping her brother out, and through that Torwin. 😝💕
Are my emoji giving me away? Lmao probably. But I was basically yelling through the whole book and the scrublanders, I definitely want to see more of them in the second book. I so hope that things turn around. I love these characters! And like literally the bad guys getting f*cked up was one of the highlights of my night. 😂
Okay! So this book, I wasn’t too sure about it in the beginning. In my head I was hoping it wasn’t a super cliche, like the mc is a douche and then their love interest shows up and they start to change immediately, hella unrealistic and I’d want to throw the book out a window. But no! It was better, lol.
And I’m a sucker for love stories intertwined with action. Plus, I don’t believe I’ve read a dragon fantasy before so it was a great start. 😍
I loved the flashbacks. Or maybe they were glimpses into how their kingdom came to be? Anyway, at first it was annoying but then I realized they were super helpful to connect the story. It was lovely. I loved how Asha’s change in heart wasn’t too abrupt,(because you can’t change a super biased way of thinking overnight, unfortunately) although you can only do so much in under 500 pages. 😂🤷🏽♀️
I’d say around the halfway mark I started getting super involved in the well-being of the characters, lol. Like Jarek was already asking for my foot up his ass and for a minute so was Asha, but I definitely warmed up to her. Especially when she was helping her brother out, and through that Torwin. 😝💕
Are my emoji giving me away? Lmao probably. But I was basically yelling through the whole book and the scrublanders, I definitely want to see more of them in the second book. I so hope that things turn around. I love these characters! And like literally the bad guys getting f*cked up was one of the highlights of my night. 😂
joanna1905's review against another edition
2.0
So I have mixed feelings about this book. First of the bat a story about killing dragons isn’t really my thing but I know this book got a bit of hype around it’s release so when I found it at my local charity shop I thought I’d give it a go.
I actually really liked the barebones of the story, it was a cool concept to see Asha going from this violent dragon killer to understanding that dragons and the stories were never the enemy. I also think the plot line of her fathers involvement in her mother’s death, his attempt to kill his son and manipulate Asha was a really great twist.
However, while I liked the concept and the plot it was just poorly executed. The writing isn’t bad, but it isn’t really good either. I wasn’t actually invested in this world, the history or the characters. I didn’t really care what happened to any of them except the dragons.
I also didn’t love how Asha doesn’t really seem to address her views about the slaves, and while we see her views change slightly as she falls for Torwin she never actually addresses that slavery is wrong.
Overall this book was definitely a bit of a let down, I think it had SOOO much potential and such a good plot but it ultimately missed the mark. I think perhaps this book is definitely on like lower end of ya and would be great for someone easing into the fantasy genre.
I actually really liked the barebones of the story, it was a cool concept to see Asha going from this violent dragon killer to understanding that dragons and the stories were never the enemy. I also think the plot line of her fathers involvement in her mother’s death, his attempt to kill his son and manipulate Asha was a really great twist.
However, while I liked the concept and the plot it was just poorly executed. The writing isn’t bad, but it isn’t really good either. I wasn’t actually invested in this world, the history or the characters. I didn’t really care what happened to any of them except the dragons.
I also didn’t love how Asha doesn’t really seem to address her views about the slaves, and while we see her views change slightly as she falls for Torwin she never actually addresses that slavery is wrong.
Overall this book was definitely a bit of a let down, I think it had SOOO much potential and such a good plot but it ultimately missed the mark. I think perhaps this book is definitely on like lower end of ya and would be great for someone easing into the fantasy genre.
cpbcos's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
rhrie38's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
It was interesting but too sappy for me
kristindawn89's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.5
slsj_'s review against another edition
5.0
This book...wow. This was totally unexpected.
First off, let me start by saying... dragons
The Last Namsara had everything I wanted. Amazing world building. Political intrigue. Character development. A cute romance. dragons and so much more.
Asha is the Iskari. When she was younger she used to tell old stories, but old stories have a way of attracting dragons. That is why they were forbidden. Because of her treachery her stories brought out the last dragon Kovu who ended up burning half of Asha's body and raizing her land. To make it up to the people for what she had done, she became the Iskari, the dragon hunter. Feared by all, fearful of none. To relieve her of her marriage alliance with the King's commandment, her father (the Dragon King) gives her a task: Find the last dragon Kovu, kill him and rid the land of old stories. Asha wants to do what she's told, but when the Old One and Elorma--the last Namsara--give her gifts in exchange for tasks through her dreams she is forced to put the dragon hunting on hold and start to remember who she truly is.
I don't have much to say expect how good I thought this was. With the dragons and the ties, and the stories in the past. This was such a well-rounded fantasy. It was so good.
First off, let me start by saying... dragons
The Last Namsara had everything I wanted. Amazing world building. Political intrigue. Character development. A cute romance. dragons and so much more.
Asha is the Iskari. When she was younger she used to tell old stories, but old stories have a way of attracting dragons. That is why they were forbidden. Because of her treachery her stories brought out the last dragon Kovu who ended up burning half of Asha's body and raizing her land. To make it up to the people for what she had done, she became the Iskari, the dragon hunter. Feared by all, fearful of none. To relieve her of her marriage alliance with the King's commandment, her father (the Dragon King) gives her a task: Find the last dragon Kovu, kill him and rid the land of old stories. Asha wants to do what she's told, but when the Old One and Elorma--the last Namsara--give her gifts in exchange for tasks through her dreams she is forced to put the dragon hunting on hold and start to remember who she truly is.
I don't have much to say expect how good I thought this was. With the dragons and the ties, and the stories in the past. This was such a well-rounded fantasy. It was so good.
edshara's review against another edition
3.0
So I kind of felt like this was a blend of An Ember in the Ashes(a watered down version) by Sabaa Tahir and the movie How to Train Your Dragon. You have slaves vs those above them, middle eastern vibes, and an evil Commandant. Dragons are hated/feared, they are fierce creatures but almost seem cuddly, and the fiercest dragon also the most elusive.
The beginning was slightly confusing because you’re literally dropped into the world. It was nice that the author didn’t bore us with encyclopedia-type world building, but I did have to do some backtracking. It was interesting to see the negative effects of a story, since stories and storytelling are usually thought of as positive. The characters were interesting enough, yet even with Asha being feared she was still treated like a second-class citizen. While the plot was interesting I felt like their were too many close calls and near misses that ended favorably.
The last few chapters were probably some of the best, with a good amount of action. However I think the book was longer than necessary and I had to convince myself to just finish it already. To a certain extent I don’t really see the need for the series to continue, but I think I might be interested in giving the second book a read. This wasn’t bad, I just think it could have been better.
The beginning was slightly confusing because you’re literally dropped into the world. It was nice that the author didn’t bore us with encyclopedia-type world building, but I did have to do some backtracking. It was interesting to see the negative effects of a story, since stories and storytelling are usually thought of as positive. The characters were interesting enough, yet even with Asha being feared she was still treated like a second-class citizen. While the plot was interesting I felt like their were too many close calls and near misses that ended favorably.
The last few chapters were probably some of the best, with a good amount of action. However I think the book was longer than necessary and I had to convince myself to just finish it already. To a certain extent I don’t really see the need for the series to continue, but I think I might be interested in giving the second book a read. This wasn’t bad, I just think it could have been better.
joana_stormblessed's review against another edition
3.0
3.5stars
I liked this book but there was something missing. Maybe it was the audiobook but I know I am going to continue with the series
I liked this book but there was something missing. Maybe it was the audiobook but I know I am going to continue with the series
samla8's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
sccrethistory's review against another edition
3.0
“Iskari let others define her because she thought she didn't have a choice. Because she thought she was alone and unloved.”
En realidad 3'5.
Me ha gustado mucho la historia y me encantan los dragones. Asha me ha parecido un personaje genial y la verdad es que en su totalidad me ha parecido un buen libro,
Pero le ha faltado algo, ese punto que hace que los libros me encanten.
Pero seguro que sigo con esta saga porque me ha causado buenas sensaciones
En realidad 3'5.
Me ha gustado mucho la historia y me encantan los dragones. Asha me ha parecido un personaje genial y la verdad es que en su totalidad me ha parecido un buen libro,
Pero le ha faltado algo, ese punto que hace que los libros me encanten.
Pero seguro que sigo con esta saga porque me ha causado buenas sensaciones