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coffeebara's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
prachimohile's review against another edition
4.0
I went into this book not knowing what it was about and came out loving a creature named Mephi.
Only reason 4 stars is that I figured out one is the big secrets pretty early on in the book so when the reveal came I kinda knew it already.
Only reason 4 stars is that I figured out one is the big secrets pretty early on in the book so when the reveal came I kinda knew it already.
jorberna's review
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.75
daphneg62's review against another edition
4.0
Well that was unexpectedly flipping fantastic. Need to read book 2 asap.
kosdiscord's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
2.5
sweatyicedcoffee's review against another edition
5.0
wonderful!!!!! can’t wait for the follow up!!!!!!
jcarolm's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
kamcon's review against another edition
4.0
Opened Pandora’s box starting this series, and I’m thrilled. This first installment was GOOD and feels underrated and slept on?? Such unique magic systems that at first felt disorganized, however came together quite well at the end with some heavy plot twists. It’s giving The Fifth Season + kandra (from Mistborn)-like creatures + Westworld "kill the gods" philosophy + Pirates of the Caribbean setting? But truly doesn't compare to anything else I've ever read.
Update: after sitting on it and reading book 2, I do feel like the writing/dialogue is too rudimentary for me, it feels very clunky. I still love the concept and magic system!
Update: after sitting on it and reading book 2, I do feel like the writing/dialogue is too rudimentary for me, it feels very clunky. I still love the concept and magic system!
leeschlesinger's review against another edition
An auspicious start for a fantasy trilogy.