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invisibleninjacat's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
This series has so many things happening all the time. The battle against Lady Jade was intense and interesting, including the pursuit and investigation. Rune and Brand keep acquiring more resources, and everyone keeps finding out that Rune can do so much with so little (and now A Lot with his new resources) because he spent so long with next to nothing.
redcerise's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
scarletcat13's review against another edition
5.0
Favorite moment of this book:
There was a moment of deep, suspicious silence. I glanced over my shoulder and saw Brand glaring at me. He said, "You told me we wouldn't go further back than twenty-five."
"I know. No one does. I was just asking."
"Rune, hear me now. If you ever rejuvenate me to a skinny teenager with acne, and undo everything I've put my body through to get in this shape-"
"I didn't say-"
"No, I need to finish the threat, because you need to understand I would make your life a living hell."
Favorite Brand quote "This is the sort of weird shit that always happens around Rune. It's like he puts personal ads in Weird Shit magazine."
There was a moment of deep, suspicious silence. I glanced over my shoulder and saw Brand glaring at me. He said, "You told me we wouldn't go further back than twenty-five."
"I know. No one does. I was just asking."
"Rune, hear me now. If you ever rejuvenate me to a skinny teenager with acne, and undo everything I've put my body through to get in this shape-"
"I didn't say-"
"No, I need to finish the threat, because you need to understand I would make your life a living hell."
Favorite Brand quote "This is the sort of weird shit that always happens around Rune. It's like he puts personal ads in Weird Shit magazine."
kenzie_f's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
fast-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
3.75
virone11's review against another edition
5.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and by extension, trilogy. I've been looking for a while for a fantasy series that feels more mature with a realized, lived in world and an interesting magic system, and The Tarot Principle brings that in spades.
Edwards's character writing is very well done (and is arguably my favorite part of his writing style). Every character feels real with motivations that make sense and are relatable. The interpersonal relationships between Rune, Brand, Addam, and by extension the rest of the cast are very fun to read, with the romantic relationship between Rune and Addam being a highlight to continue to watch evolve from the foundation that was laid in The Last Sun.
I'm very excited to see where Edwards takes the world and the characters, especially with The Eidolon on the horizon. The Tarot Principle has solidified itself to be one of my favorite series by far!
Edwards's character writing is very well done (and is arguably my favorite part of his writing style). Every character feels real with motivations that make sense and are relatable. The interpersonal relationships between Rune, Brand, Addam, and by extension the rest of the cast are very fun to read, with the romantic relationship between Rune and Addam being a highlight to continue to watch evolve from the foundation that was laid in The Last Sun.
I'm very excited to see where Edwards takes the world and the characters, especially with The Eidolon on the horizon. The Tarot Principle has solidified itself to be one of my favorite series by far!
princesse_paillettes's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
funny
hopeful
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
spetestar's review against another edition
fast-paced
5.0
ugh just so good, and also, all the tears
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also I'm so curious to see how Edwards wraps up the plotline around Rune's prophecy/quest for vengeance. IBUT am so excited knowing more books in this world are coming!teresab78's review against another edition
5.0
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I don't even know what to say... I loved it as much as I hated it. I bawled (literally) and raged and hurt. I laughed and celebrated victories even though they came a steep price. I've always said the best books make you feel, but this was almost too much.
I'm still not really feeling the romance between Adamm and Rune. Maybe if I read it rather than listening to the narrator's interpretation, I would feel it more right now, despite the words, I don't feel the depth of Rune's feelings. I believe Adamm loves Rune though. There are hints at developing things in the future that will be interesting if it plays out that way. Adamm is also so perfect if it wasn't for evidence that he is in no way a bad guy, I would think he was positioned to betray Rune.
My other problem was Rune's voice always seems so unsure and immature at times and he does stupid things in the name of protecting others when, if he entrusted them to help it would work out better. I know some of that is from his past trauma but I wanted to shake him.
This is book 3 in a series the author has said will be 9 in total - he has it all planned - but his speed of writing mean the end will be a long time coming. I hope it has a truly satisfying conclusion as this leaves things very precariously.
I did like the narrator overall. His voice is pleasant to listen too and I always knew who was speaking.
In the end I have to give this 4.5 stars - it is great fantasy with interesting characters, action, and heartache. Terrible, terrible heartbreak....
And though I haven't mention him until now - Brand is my favourite character
I don't even know what to say... I loved it as much as I hated it. I bawled (literally) and raged and hurt. I laughed and celebrated victories even though they came a steep price. I've always said the best books make you feel, but this was almost too much.
I'm still not really feeling the romance between Adamm and Rune. Maybe if I read it rather than listening to the narrator's interpretation, I would feel it more right now, despite the words, I don't feel the depth of Rune's feelings. I believe Adamm loves Rune though. There are hints at developing things in the future that will be interesting if it plays out that way. Adamm is also so perfect if it wasn't for evidence that he is in no way a bad guy, I would think he was positioned to betray Rune.
My other problem was Rune's voice always seems so unsure and immature at times and he does stupid things in the name of protecting others when, if he entrusted them to help it would work out better. I know some of that is from his past trauma but I wanted to shake him.
This is book 3 in a series the author has said will be 9 in total - he has it all planned - but his speed of writing mean the end will be a long time coming. I hope it has a truly satisfying conclusion as this leaves things very precariously.
I did like the narrator overall. His voice is pleasant to listen too and I always knew who was speaking.
In the end I have to give this 4.5 stars - it is great fantasy with interesting characters, action, and heartache. Terrible, terrible heartbreak....
And though I haven't mention him until now - Brand is my favourite character
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I hate what Rune's secret revealed, I almost abandoned the book and series at that pointarewefalling's review against another edition
5.0
yeeeeEEAAAAHHH that’s the good stuff babeeeeyyyy!!!!