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marilanoire's review against another edition
4.0
I really liked this book, even when the beginning had me tempted to DNF it multiple times. The narration was somewhat to get used to, but I really liked it at the end. I will continue the series, even when the most interesting male character got killed.
booknerdlyn's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
homeworkmachine's review against another edition
2.0
. The book itself was pretty good, solid plot, good grammar, enough to get one hooked. But if i were to read the rest of the series, it would just be to see Caina grow up and develop as a character.
audreyintheheadphones's review against another edition
4.0
Picked this one up free for the Kindle and was completely blown away by how much I liked it. Great writing style, fluid and vivid; zippy, twisty plot; above-average worldbuilding, and not only a believable heroine but great supporting characters.
Imagine: a high fantasy book that passes the Bechdel test!
It got a little old to hear about how the heroine had to learn to fight dirty because she would never be as strong as a man (seriously, in there at least four times and once in the first chapter of the sequel), and the action slowed a little once they got to the city, and was more interesting when the party was whipping round the countryside dishing out tiny yummy history lessons, but still, highly recommended for fans of the genre.
Imagine: a high fantasy book that passes the Bechdel test!
It got a little old to hear about how the heroine had to learn to fight dirty because she would never be as strong as a man (seriously, in there at least four times and once in the first chapter of the sequel), and the action slowed a little once they got to the city, and was more interesting when the party was whipping round the countryside dishing out tiny yummy history lessons, but still, highly recommended for fans of the genre.
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