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adventurous
hopeful
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
5.0
2024 Update
I picked up Death Wind to read a few favorite scenes on a stressful day and just need up reading the whole second half of Death Wind and all of Troll Queen. No regrets. (I found it easier to enjoy and focus on Melantha's story this time through too.)
2023 Review
I've been reading this series at the rate of one book per day (and yes, I have a job and a busy life, though this weekend did provide an unusually large block of time to read). I can't think of a better recommendation for a book than that. However, you can check out my review of book one for a bit more detail.
I described this series, in general, to a friend as, "Imagine if Joanne Bischof. Troll Queen also reminded me of Saber's Pride by CM Banschbach, with their similar, honorable male leads trying to patch up generations of damage done by angy, abusive fathers and grandfathers.
Also, I especially enjoyed the female leads in this story. Tara manages to keep Essie bright and compassionate, while also showing her strength in weilding a power she never would have asked for. Essie is happy to be protected but is just as much a protector when she needs to be. Similarly, this story shows Melantha's sharp edges being eased as she learns to value healing, compassion, and selflessness ... but her arc does not remove the fierceness that makes her her. I love that, instead of stripping away her fire, this story shows her embracing it in a more healthy manner. More lady characters like this, please and thank you!
My one (very personal) "complaint" is that I would have enjoyed seeing more of Farrendell's journey to healing. It felt a bit skimmed-over to me. But, I suppose, with the book already sitting at 500 pages long, something had to give.
For "ratings" of romance, language, violence, and religion, refer to the review of book one linked above.
I picked up Death Wind to read a few favorite scenes on a stressful day and just need up reading the whole second half of Death Wind and all of Troll Queen. No regrets. (I found it easier to enjoy and focus on Melantha's story this time through too.)
2023 Review
I've been reading this series at the rate of one book per day (and yes, I have a job and a busy life, though this weekend did provide an unusually large block of time to read). I can't think of a better recommendation for a book than that. However, you can check out my review of book one for a bit more detail.
I described this series, in general, to a friend as, "Imagine if Joanne Bischof. Troll Queen also reminded me of Saber's Pride by CM Banschbach, with their similar, honorable male leads trying to patch up generations of damage done by angy, abusive fathers and grandfathers.
Also, I especially enjoyed the female leads in this story. Tara manages to keep Essie bright and compassionate, while also showing her strength in weilding a power she never would have asked for. Essie is happy to be protected but is just as much a protector when she needs to be. Similarly, this story shows Melantha's sharp edges being eased as she learns to value healing, compassion, and selflessness ... but her arc does not remove the fierceness that makes her her. I love that, instead of stripping away her fire, this story shows her embracing it in a more healthy manner. More lady characters like this, please and thank you!
My one (very personal) "complaint" is that I would have enjoyed seeing more of Farrendell's journey to healing. It felt a bit skimmed-over to me. But, I suppose, with the book already sitting at 500 pages long, something had to give.
For "ratings" of romance, language, violence, and religion, refer to the review of book one linked above.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail
silver_valkyrie_reads's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
More fluffy comfort reading! (Yes, my fluffy comfort reading has angst and recovery from mental and physical trauma, why do you ask?)
While I find Essie more likeable, and Essie and Farrendel are the very sweetest and most adorable couple ever, I discovered that Melantha is a much more relatable character for me in this book. I think Melantha's story and redemption/healing arc is really what bumped this book up from just a 'nice story, four stars' rating for me.
While I find Essie more likeable, and Essie and Farrendel are the very sweetest and most adorable couple ever, I discovered that Melantha is a much more relatable character for me in this book. I think Melantha's story and redemption/healing arc is really what bumped this book up from just a 'nice story, four stars' rating for me.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Mental illness and Violence
Minor: Injury/Injury detail
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