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amybraunauthor's review against another edition
5.0
I've been seeing this book everywhere and finally decided to give it a go. Talk about money well spent! The book hooked me right from the get-go and wouldn't let me go until the very last page! It read like a fairy tale or a myth, with excellent writing and other stories interspersed in its pages.
The world is interesting, the dragons are awesome, the action is evenly paced, the romance is slow and sweeping, and the tension remains high throughout. I didn't know where the final page was going to take me! The plot was very well constructed and filled with surprises.
The characters are very good. Asha is tough, honest, and more vulnerable than she would let anyone believe. Side characters like Dax and Safire are the kinds of friends you want in your corner. And Torwin... oh boy. If there's a more adorable cinnamon roll in existence, I don't know who it could be.
I honestly have no complaints about this book. I do know that I want more. And more, and more, and MORE!!
The world is interesting, the dragons are awesome, the action is evenly paced, the romance is slow and sweeping, and the tension remains high throughout. I didn't know where the final page was going to take me! The plot was very well constructed and filled with surprises.
The characters are very good. Asha is tough, honest, and more vulnerable than she would let anyone believe. Side characters like Dax and Safire are the kinds of friends you want in your corner. And Torwin... oh boy. If there's a more adorable cinnamon roll in existence, I don't know who it could be.
I honestly have no complaints about this book. I do know that I want more. And more, and more, and MORE!!
eloracookauthor's review against another edition
5.0
It has been too long since I've read such a riveting, lush, page-turning YA fantasy like The Last Namsara! I couldn't put this book down once I began reading it, hence why I have two other books I started long before this one and still haven't finished. I definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a unique, yet still trusted fantasy story to follow certain favourite tropes, while putting plot points in that aren't expected! I love Kristen's writing style and her characters are relatable and swoon-worthy in respect to our love interest Torwin. If you haven't picked this one up yet or were on the fence, go online or to your bookstore to get this one! I can't wait for the sequel.
gracerichards11's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-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
2.0
boseph158's review against another edition
2.0
I didn't really enjoy this book. I probably should have stopped half way though but I finished it. It has all the things that I love in a fantasy book dragons, warrior women and magic. This book simply didn't do it for me. I just couldn't connect with the main characters or any of the characters for that matter. The villain felt evil for the sake of being evil. The romance felt hollow. I was really disappointed. I know that this book is loved by many but I really struggled to finish it.
ominouslilraven's review against another edition
4.0
“Everything dies” he whispered back.
“I am afraid of so much more than dying.”
I had my doubts about this book...I was so wrong! All those damn plot twists! I kinda got some Eragon vibes from this book but in a good way.
When I first started it, I felt like the pacing was a little bit slow. But it does steadily increase, although, it lulled in certain areas.
The characterizations were wonderful. I liked Asha from the start, but after uncovering revelation after revelation, and seeing her grow, made me like her even more. One of the things I loved the most was the strength of the females characters. Hearing about Willa, and seeing Asha and her cousin continuously endure and overcome the brutality in their lives was so damn fulfilling.
The world building and descriptions were beautiful and vibrant. They were enough to immerse you in the world without drowning you in too many descriptions. I loved the dragons, I wish there had been more about them!
I laughed, I cried, I cheer for joy, I screamed out in anger. It was the best emotional roller coaster I ever had. Even though I predicted “the biggest revelation”, Kirsten still managed to weave in more surprises.
I cannot wait for the next book!!
“I am afraid of so much more than dying.”
I had my doubts about this book...I was so wrong! All those damn plot twists! I kinda got some Eragon vibes from this book but in a good way.
When I first started it, I felt like the pacing was a little bit slow. But it does steadily increase, although, it lulled in certain areas.
The characterizations were wonderful. I liked Asha from the start, but after uncovering revelation after revelation, and seeing her grow, made me like her even more. One of the things I loved the most was the strength of the females characters. Hearing about Willa, and seeing Asha and her cousin continuously endure and overcome the brutality in their lives was so damn fulfilling.
The world building and descriptions were beautiful and vibrant. They were enough to immerse you in the world without drowning you in too many descriptions. I loved the dragons, I wish there had been more about them!
I laughed, I cried, I cheer for joy, I screamed out in anger. It was the best emotional roller coaster I ever had. Even though I predicted “the biggest revelation”, Kirsten still managed to weave in more surprises.
I cannot wait for the next book!!
debbiebarr's review against another edition
5.0
A refreshing YA fanstasy. With dragons! I'm not sure where the next two books will take us, but this first one was a great read.
karialicewrites's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
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
3.5
adayney22's review against another edition
3.0
I enjoyed reading this book, as I read it. However, I did not become fully connected to the story, so I will probably not continue the series. So, while it was enjoyable, there was no staying power- 3 ⭐️⭐️⭐️