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steamsuccubus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
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
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence, Injury/Injury detail, Death, Murder, Gore, Fire/Fire injury, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Chronic illness, Animal death, Mental illness, Gun violence, Sexual content, Grief, and Confinement
Minor: Cannibalism, Death of parent, Sexual assault, and Vomit
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review against another edition
DNF
I had been seeing this book on booktok and I had read some of the author’s other works but this one just wasn’t for me
I had been seeing this book on booktok and I had read some of the author’s other works but this one just wasn’t for me
marieintheraw's review against another edition
4.0
Pros:
- Writing Style. Okay, I know this was clearly stated in the “why I picked this up,” but Rin Chupeco’s writing style always sucks me in.
- Sets of Two. It felt truly equal a between a balance and an opposition between the two groups.
- Characters. Speaking of the two groups, the characters within them are so wonderful and unique.
- Tropes. This story has many standard tropes; however, it’s how they are used that has me go “yes, this is interesting.”
Cons:
- Pacing. Sometimes the pacing felt a bit disjointed with what was going on.
heyitsmeg777's review against another edition
5.0
Being new to Rin chupeco's writing, now I see why everyone loves it. Her writing is so vivid and it reaches down to your heart and bones, making you feel everything.
The never tilting world is truly a masterpiece to read. It revolves around 2 kingdoms-- one of eternal light and one of eternal darkness due to a betrayal between sisters.
As we see Odessa and her romance with Lan, I find it interestong how they fell in love at a bookshop. Their journey, at times seems more complicated than Haidee and Arjun's , but nonetheless both went through great journeys.
I absolutely love Arjun! He's my favorite perspective and I knew that from the moment he saw Haidee (and tried to kill her) I knew they would end up together. His journey from pretending to not care about her to him falling in love was truly entertaining to read and their journey through the desert had me at the edge of my seat.
Overall, Haidee and Arjun's story was my favorite because of how they annoyed each other all while falling in love, but Lan and Odessa's romance was enthralling with their steamy moment leading to them getting caught.
I love both sisters so much and I really don't want any of them to die. I cannot wait to read the ever cruel kingdom! Please let me know if anyone can find access to an ARC for this book!
The never tilting world is truly a masterpiece to read. It revolves around 2 kingdoms-- one of eternal light and one of eternal darkness due to a betrayal between sisters.
As we see Odessa and her romance with Lan, I find it interestong how they fell in love at a bookshop. Their journey, at times seems more complicated than Haidee and Arjun's , but nonetheless both went through great journeys.
I absolutely love Arjun! He's my favorite perspective and I knew that from the moment he saw Haidee (and tried to kill her) I knew they would end up together. His journey from pretending to not care about her to him falling in love was truly entertaining to read and their journey through the desert had me at the edge of my seat.
Overall, Haidee and Arjun's story was my favorite because of how they annoyed each other all while falling in love, but Lan and Odessa's romance was enthralling with their steamy moment leading to them getting caught.
I love both sisters so much and I really don't want any of them to die. I cannot wait to read the ever cruel kingdom! Please let me know if anyone can find access to an ARC for this book!
amanduuuh's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
stephondrusek's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
4.5
aradhnak's review against another edition
4.0
OH! I really need to write the review now, this was so intense, and that END!
*EDITED*
I enjoyed this book so much! This is actually the first Run Chupeco book I’ve completed - I’ve been listening to The Bone Witch and adoring it, though I think I enjoy seeing the words on the page because there is something about them that draws me in and paints such a vivid picture that I cannot just read one chapter at a time. No, I read 100 pages until my eyes grow heavy.
The only reason it took me a while to finish this is because I paused it when I started writing again.
The four main characters for this story start at such different places from where they end up, and yet as it unfolds, it happens so naturally that when everything clicks, you’re sitting there, staring into space wide-eyed and marvelling at the character development and the arcs that take place. It hit me at one point that I expected things to go so differently when I started the book and was introduced to the characters, but everything that happened felt so deserved and organic!
I am trying my hardest not to spoil things, but these characters? Are my babies and I love them. I love the way they grow, the way they learn, the way they interact with other characters. The world building is fascinating and so intriguing, and the way it affects the characters is so true to form.
And then the end of the book. Oh, wow, that end was so masterfully done, and I cannot wait to see where it goes with the sequel.
*EDITED*
I enjoyed this book so much! This is actually the first Run Chupeco book I’ve completed - I’ve been listening to The Bone Witch and adoring it, though I think I enjoy seeing the words on the page because there is something about them that draws me in and paints such a vivid picture that I cannot just read one chapter at a time. No, I read 100 pages until my eyes grow heavy.
The only reason it took me a while to finish this is because I paused it when I started writing again.
The four main characters for this story start at such different places from where they end up, and yet as it unfolds, it happens so naturally that when everything clicks, you’re sitting there, staring into space wide-eyed and marvelling at the character development and the arcs that take place. It hit me at one point that I expected things to go so differently when I started the book and was introduced to the characters, but everything that happened felt so deserved and organic!
I am trying my hardest not to spoil things, but these characters? Are my babies and I love them. I love the way they grow, the way they learn, the way they interact with other characters. The world building is fascinating and so intriguing, and the way it affects the characters is so true to form.
And then the end of the book. Oh, wow, that end was so masterfully done, and I cannot wait to see where it goes with the sequel.