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brewsandbooks's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
goodbooksgreatgoats's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence and Sexual assault
Minor: Rape, War, and Sexism
emiann2023's review
4.0
This is an fascinating and intriguing story. Serein is an honest, amusing protagonist and the world of the story is enthralling. The descriptions of the people and the places make me want to be able to live there for myself.
The only issue I found was that there were numerous instances of grammar mistakes/spelling mistakes and things like it that took me out of the story. If those could be corrected the story would be a solid 5 stars for me.
The only issue I found was that there were numerous instances of grammar mistakes/spelling mistakes and things like it that took me out of the story. If those could be corrected the story would be a solid 5 stars for me.
killah88d's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
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
5.0
authorcourtneydavis's review
5.0
This book really surprised me. I don't know what I was expecting, but it wasn't to be drawn into such a vivid world. I loved it! The setting, the characters and the trauma, was all so real and so heartbreaking. I am dying to know how it ends, will definitely be reading the sequel when it comes out.
tsunni's review against another edition
This does a lot of stuff really well. The characters are interesting and very three dimensional with complex motivations and backgrounds, and the world they inhabit is very full and detailed. The synesthesia aspect is just enough to make things unique but not too much to be overwhelming. The writing flows well and is enjoyable to read.
It's taken a me a while to figure out what was bothering me about the story: the perspective is a unique combination of third person omniscient that often shifts to first person internal thoughts of the current pov character. It shifts often, sometimes rapidly. I'm not sure I've ever encountered this before, and I'm not sure I like it. I do know it making me struggle mightily to continue, which is a shame as I really like everything else.
I might come back to finish this later. There's a lot to like here.
It's taken a me a while to figure out what was bothering me about the story: the perspective is a unique combination of third person omniscient that often shifts to first person internal thoughts of the current pov character. It shifts often, sometimes rapidly. I'm not sure I've ever encountered this before, and I'm not sure I like it. I do know it making me struggle mightily to continue, which is a shame as I really like everything else.
I might come back to finish this later. There's a lot to like here.
keandrews95's review
5.0
So, I feel weird writing a review for my own book, but I just wanted to share my feelings about this story with you all. Ten years ago, I began this story, not really knowing how it would impact my life and shape me as a writer. This story has undergone so many versions and followed me through so many different seasons. There were seasons I thought, "wow, this is so great," only to see it in a different light later and cringe. However, I'm so happy that it has changed and become what it is now. Is it perfect? No. Will it be filled with immaculate grammar and spelling? I certainly hope so, but I'm human (as are editors), and English can be hard sometimes. Is it going to be a bestseller? I have no idea, but I think if this story finds the right people and they enjoy it, then that's more important than any New York Times Bestseller label. I had so much fun building this world and growing these characters. Serein, Uriah, and Rameses are each so unique and different, and they make me smile. I hope you enjoy following them through this story. I truly think this story is great even if it isn't completely perfect, but then again, aren't most stories that way? And if you don't, that's ok. This story may not be for everyone. This story will remind me that I'll keep growing as a writer and keep trying to make the best stories I can in the future.
joelee__'s review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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
4.0
dustin_frueh7921's review
challenging
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
I DNF'd at 22%. I do plan to pick it up again eventually. I'm just not in the right headspace currently. There was a lot of elements that I liked, but it is a slow burn and I question whether the abundance of sensory details were necessary. I get why they're there and I appreciate the full-immersion storytelling style, but I don't they think they add much to the plot.
kaitbeth's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75