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valpyre's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
[audiobook]
this was much more enjoyable for me than chupeco's the bone witch, so i was optimistic at the start. the premise was interesting, and i thought the main characters and romances had been well-introduced, though aspects of the way arjun was written rubbed me the wrong way. the plot picked up almost immediately, which was a plus, but after that it honestly all felt very stagnant. stuff happened, sure, but i didn't really feel any sense of urgency or drive. i think chupeco prefers to tell and rarely show, and i enjoy writing that's the other way around, so i had a hard time feeling invested in these characters and their goals. this had all the bones of a good fantasy, but ultimately it felt underdeveloped, so i don't think i'll be continuing the series.
this was much more enjoyable for me than chupeco's the bone witch, so i was optimistic at the start. the premise was interesting, and i thought the main characters and romances had been well-introduced, though aspects of the way arjun was written rubbed me the wrong way. the plot picked up almost immediately, which was a plus, but after that it honestly all felt very stagnant. stuff happened, sure, but i didn't really feel any sense of urgency or drive. i think chupeco prefers to tell and rarely show, and i enjoy writing that's the other way around, so i had a hard time feeling invested in these characters and their goals. this had all the bones of a good fantasy, but ultimately it felt underdeveloped, so i don't think i'll be continuing the series.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Animal death, Violence, Sexual content, Physical abuse, Panic attacks/disorders, and Mental illness
Minor: Cannibalism and Sexual assault
noreadingdegree's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.25
The first 50% of this novel was really strong for me. I loved the immersive and absolutely magical world that rin chupeco created. however, the further into the story we got the more cringe the romances and dialogue became. on top of that, i felt that the blooming romances felt appropriate during the beginning of the novel, but towards the end it took the forefront when these characters were in dire situations. i don't want to stop the momentum of the plot for a completely unnecessary sex/losing virginity scene (not graphic, but they reminisce afterwards).
Content Warnings
Graphic: Violence and Physical abuse
Moderate: Ableism, Death, Violence, and Sexual content
Minor: Sexual violence and Sexual assault
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