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lissyiszy's review
3.0
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This tale is imaginative and constantly moving. It took me a few pages to get into this world but overall, I liked it, especially the dragon-changers (because I love dragons) and it's what sold me to read this story. I liked all the main characters, although I liked the youngest sister, I wasn't quite sure of her role in the story and feel like she could have played a larger role in the story. The story seemed to center around Jaden and Isla. We get the viewpoints from both girls so I think they are both the protagonists in this story, not just Jaden. I had no problems liking either of the girls, I like how opposite they are despite being twins. It happens a few times in this story which I don't mind.
I think the pace is decent, I never found myself bored but I did find myself a little confused at times. Sometimes I felt like the scenes didn't quite make sense or felt a little random to me. I'm not quite sure why. I think it may have to do with the world building. I felt details were left out a little, such as the rules of the dragons and hierarchy. However, once I really got into the story I didn't have a problem filling in those details but I felt like that would have helped immerse me in the story better and quicker.
The flow and rhythm of the story seemed a little more choppy which will probably be fixed by now since I believe I'm reading an ARC. A lot happens in this story which is great but like I said earlier, slightly random, but it all adds up in the end. Things happened so quickly that I wasn't able to enjoy myself in the character for too long before it skimmed to the next event. I wanted to feel more of the characters struggles in the story to build a deeper connection to them.
The conclusion is satisfying and warm, even a little bittersweet, but not necessarily memorable. I could see a sequel happening but the way it ended makes it seem like it's a standalone novel. The story is good but I did have questions throughout the story that had not been answered but they weren't too important.
While the book has a good concept and overall story, I feel like the execution of the writing could have been stronger to make it a more memorable story. The impact the story made on me felt lackluster and I feel like it could have been better. I wanted to like the story more than I did when I finished. Still, if you like animal shifters, fantasy/scifi tech, twins, and the idea of family, then you'll like this book.
3.2 out of 5 rating for me!
(An ARC was provided by the author for an honest review. I was not compensated in any other way.)
This tale is imaginative and constantly moving. It took me a few pages to get into this world but overall, I liked it, especially the dragon-changers (because I love dragons) and it's what sold me to read this story. I liked all the main characters, although I liked the youngest sister, I wasn't quite sure of her role in the story and feel like she could have played a larger role in the story. The story seemed to center around Jaden and Isla. We get the viewpoints from both girls so I think they are both the protagonists in this story, not just Jaden. I had no problems liking either of the girls, I like how opposite they are despite being twins. It happens a few times in this story which I don't mind.
I think the pace is decent, I never found myself bored but I did find myself a little confused at times. Sometimes I felt like the scenes didn't quite make sense or felt a little random to me. I'm not quite sure why. I think it may have to do with the world building. I felt details were left out a little, such as the rules of the dragons and hierarchy. However, once I really got into the story I didn't have a problem filling in those details but I felt like that would have helped immerse me in the story better and quicker.
The flow and rhythm of the story seemed a little more choppy which will probably be fixed by now since I believe I'm reading an ARC. A lot happens in this story which is great but like I said earlier, slightly random, but it all adds up in the end. Things happened so quickly that I wasn't able to enjoy myself in the character for too long before it skimmed to the next event. I wanted to feel more of the characters struggles in the story to build a deeper connection to them.
The conclusion is satisfying and warm, even a little bittersweet, but not necessarily memorable. I could see a sequel happening but the way it ended makes it seem like it's a standalone novel. The story is good but I did have questions throughout the story that had not been answered but they weren't too important.
While the book has a good concept and overall story, I feel like the execution of the writing could have been stronger to make it a more memorable story. The impact the story made on me felt lackluster and I feel like it could have been better. I wanted to like the story more than I did when I finished. Still, if you like animal shifters, fantasy/scifi tech, twins, and the idea of family, then you'll like this book.
3.2 out of 5 rating for me!
(An ARC was provided by the author for an honest review. I was not compensated in any other way.)
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