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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
Rating: 3.0
I enjoyed reading this book but the entire time I had no idea what I was reading. There were too many inconsistencies or just random things added in the plot. Still had fun tho!
I enjoyed reading this book but the entire time I had no idea what I was reading. There were too many inconsistencies or just random things added in the plot. Still had fun tho!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
fast-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
adventurous
challenging
tense
slow-paced
I really need to do more research about the books I read. So many cliffhangers in my reading history thus far!
Anyway, this book was excellent. It hit so many chords about womanhood and the desire to be more and knowing society does not support those desires. I loved the Mulan retelling, the setting in dynastic Chinese times, the unexpected love triangle, the quest. The ending felt abrupt, and while the twist should have been predicted, I still missed it. I, like Meilin, was hopeful that her valor was enough… the turning of Sparrow, while heartbreaking, was likely in line with the thoughts of the time.
Anyway, this book was excellent. It hit so many chords about womanhood and the desire to be more and knowing society does not support those desires. I loved the Mulan retelling, the setting in dynastic Chinese times, the unexpected love triangle, the quest. The ending felt abrupt, and while the twist should have been predicted, I still missed it. I, like Meilin, was hopeful that her valor was enough… the turning of Sparrow, while heartbreaking, was likely in line with the thoughts of the time.
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I understand that the author was trying to convey the main character’s struggle in a meaningful and realistic way that spoke to the struggles of being a woman in a world ruled by men. However it is also a fantasy novel, and it would have been nice to have felt some sort of gratification. I appreciate that the protagonist could be perceived as unlikable in a way that challenged the reader's expectation of how a woman should act— that felt intentional and powerful, and I understand the intention behind not wrapping the story up in a nice bow. But when the main character once AGAIN finds herself in the same exact situation over and over and over again… I lost interest. I finished it but may not care to read the sequel when it is released unless there is hope for some kind of satisfactory ending.
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated