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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
adventurous
Perfect immersion reading for those who like a middle-grade readers' fantasy.
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
Yes
Daine is touched by the gods.
I enjoyed this book even though it moved at leisurely pace for much of the story. It explored more of the world and mythology of the series. It also confirmed more about Diane’s parents and where her powers come from. Ive enjoyed the the presentation of the gods and goddesses of this world. I really like the character of Daine. It would appear that any who underestimate her do so at their own peril!
I enjoyed this book even though it moved at leisurely pace for much of the story. It explored more of the world and mythology of the series. It also confirmed more about Diane’s parents and where her powers come from. Ive enjoyed the the presentation of the gods and goddesses of this world. I really like the character of Daine. It would appear that any who underestimate her do so at their own peril!
Having read all four in this series now, I can truthfully say this is the best one out of the bunch.
The political tension makes sense, and Orzorne is a well-developed villain: a man who used to be friends with Numair and claims he only wants what's best for his kingdom. He has his weak points and his good points. In fact, Daine finds she understands him very well when it comes to his birds.
The other villain didn't. In fact, by the end, I was disappointed in how the old lady was handled. It was very anti-climatic.
Prince Kaddar is great. He turned out to be somewhat interesting and a definite romantic possibility for Daine. I loved Numair's reaction to him, though I wish there could have been more build-up to it.
In fact, that leads me to Pierce's biggest flaw as a writer: she doesn't let us into the emotions of a character during important romantic moments. If you're not going to do that, why have a romance at all? Why not just keep things platonic?
I would have really appreciated Daine noticing Numair's change in attitude toward her. She comes across as very clueless when it comes to him which means it's difficult to see how his feelings toward her are changing.
Thankfully, the times when it is clear how his feelings for her are changing are wonderful moments, neither icky nor strange. And I love his reaction when Orzorne implies there's something more going on between Numair and Daine but in a way that made my skin crawl.
The plot overall is excellent, with everything explained and foreshadowed properly. The ending is amazing! The reasons are clear and, for once, the emotion is so powerful that my heart fluttered. I loved it.
I loved it so much that, instead of reviewing it immediately, I went to the next book.
Didn't love it as much, but that's a different review.
The political tension makes sense, and Orzorne is a well-developed villain: a man who used to be friends with Numair and claims he only wants what's best for his kingdom. He has his weak points and his good points. In fact, Daine finds she understands him very well when it comes to his birds.
The other villain didn't. In fact, by the end, I was disappointed in how the old lady was handled. It was very anti-climatic.
Prince Kaddar is great. He turned out to be somewhat interesting and a definite romantic possibility for Daine. I loved Numair's reaction to him, though I wish there could have been more build-up to it.
In fact, that leads me to Pierce's biggest flaw as a writer: she doesn't let us into the emotions of a character during important romantic moments. If you're not going to do that, why have a romance at all? Why not just keep things platonic?
I would have really appreciated Daine noticing Numair's change in attitude toward her. She comes across as very clueless when it comes to him which means it's difficult to see how his feelings toward her are changing.
Spoiler
Not only that, but in the end, he sees her naked, and hyenas conveniently circle her, as if they have some notion of modesty. Numair doesn't even blush or turn away as he gives her his cloak to cover herself with. I mean, he's a guy, right? He should have some sort of reaction, probably of extreme modesty since he's a gentleman.Thankfully, the times when it is clear how his feelings for her are changing are wonderful moments, neither icky nor strange. And I love his reaction when Orzorne implies there's something more going on between Numair and Daine but in a way that made my skin crawl.
Spoiler
I also appreciated that, in spite of the book's description, Verice was actually a good person. I wouldn't expect anything less of a former lover of Numair.The plot overall is excellent, with everything explained and foreshadowed properly. The ending is amazing! The reasons are clear and, for once, the emotion is so powerful that my heart fluttered. I loved it.
I loved it so much that, instead of reviewing it immediately, I went to the next book.
Didn't love it as much, but that's a different review.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Slavery, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Misogyny
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
sad
tense
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Confinement, Slavery, Violence, Grief
Moderate: Death
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Animal cruelty, Animal death, Misogyny
adventurous
emotional
fast-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:
No
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
fast-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:
No
Even though I'd read this book many times as a child I hadn't remembered all the twists and turns and the tension before the final two chapters was still immense and exciting.