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rach_s's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
I have complicated feelings about this book. So much happened that the character development felt all over the place. However, I appreciate that there was another trilogy after the first one ended, as it allowed for more growth and new challenges for the cast. Still, it sometimes felt overwhelming, and some characters seemed to regress in their development from the previous series. Hopefully, the next two books in this series will address these issues.
Despite some predictable elements, the plot remains interesting. I'm eager to see how the story unfolds, so kudos to the author for keeping me hooked with the intriguing narrative.
madimoss's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
raeding's review against another edition
2.5
Honestly… I remember nothing about this book, in fairness to it, it has been a few years, but I cannot for the life of me remember what happened. I just know I hated Tedros and Sophie and was around only for Hester and Agatha. And the love story I had imagined for them.
morganniemarie's review against another edition
5.0
Oh. My. Goodness.
I don’t really have enough words right now. I totally called the twist, but it was executed perfectly. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
I don’t really have enough words right now. I totally called the twist, but it was executed perfectly. Can’t wait to see what happens next!
mix_semet's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
pinkpicklez's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
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
3.75
mayling23's review against another edition
5.0
"You assume that it is truth that makes a story valuable, because the tales that come from the Storian are true. The Storian writes history. But man is capable of writing stories too and has no obligation to truth or to history."
Once upon a time, I read a book about two girls, vastly different from each other, yet they had the same desire in their hearts-to find their happy ending. Now, their story continues.
After finishing the trilogy, I wanted more. Simply, I longed for more of my favourite characters, more of the world itself. Little did I know there was a fourth book coming as a beginning to a new series "The Camelot Years".
Over the past few months I dedicated myself to rereading the trilogy in order to prepare myself for this book. And it was all so worth it!
Quests for Glory was different from the previous books, it got much darker and profound and I suppose more apropriate for older readers. The book was filled with action, mystery and deaths(*a tear*) and I can hardly explain my love towards it. It was simply so amazing, entertaining and heartbreaking at once!
I wasn't aware of the fact that this book is mostly concentrated on Tedros and Agatha(well, mainly on Tedros) and I suppose this fact disappointed me a little. The truth is, I have never been his huge fan and I somehow expected more of Sophie and Agatha like it had always been before.
It's written from many perspectives yet we get to know Tedros the most and the whole story is focused on him and his struggles. I understand why Soman did that, for we hadn't got to know Tedros much throughout the series and after all, I didn't mind it that much.
With this aspect comes my issue, though. Because the story is so focused on Tedros, there wasn't much space left for my favourite characters such as The Coven, Sophie and Hort, therefore they became almost side characters and played sadly small parts in a story.
Morever, newly introduced characters had no time nor space to grow and their development was, I think, none. I have to admit that upsets me a bit, for I considered them two dimensional and didn't grow for them at all.
What I loved, though, was the exploration of the world. We were introduced to new kingdoms and places which is something I always missed in previous books, it's just so fascinating.
I think Quests for Glory was a great start to a new series, there was much more diversity visible and I couldn't put it down. I predicted the main plot twist quite easily, but that didn't take away any of my enjoyment. I just don't know how am I able to wait so long for The Crystal of Time....I hope for some miracle, honestly.
“If there's one thing I've learned in my long life, it's that every villain thinks they're the hero of their own story.”
Once upon a time, I read a book about two girls, vastly different from each other, yet they had the same desire in their hearts-to find their happy ending. Now, their story continues.
After finishing the trilogy, I wanted more. Simply, I longed for more of my favourite characters, more of the world itself. Little did I know there was a fourth book coming as a beginning to a new series "The Camelot Years".
Over the past few months I dedicated myself to rereading the trilogy in order to prepare myself for this book. And it was all so worth it!
Quests for Glory was different from the previous books, it got much darker and profound and I suppose more apropriate for older readers. The book was filled with action, mystery and deaths(*a tear*) and I can hardly explain my love towards it. It was simply so amazing, entertaining and heartbreaking at once!
I wasn't aware of the fact that this book is mostly concentrated on Tedros and Agatha(well, mainly on Tedros) and I suppose this fact disappointed me a little. The truth is, I have never been his huge fan and I somehow expected more of Sophie and Agatha like it had always been before.
It's written from many perspectives yet we get to know Tedros the most and the whole story is focused on him and his struggles. I understand why Soman did that, for we hadn't got to know Tedros much throughout the series and after all, I didn't mind it that much.
With this aspect comes my issue, though. Because the story is so focused on Tedros, there wasn't much space left for my favourite characters such as The Coven, Sophie and Hort, therefore they became almost side characters and played sadly small parts in a story.
Morever, newly introduced characters had no time nor space to grow and their development was, I think, none. I have to admit that upsets me a bit, for I considered them two dimensional and didn't grow for them at all.
What I loved, though, was the exploration of the world. We were introduced to new kingdoms and places which is something I always missed in previous books, it's just so fascinating.
I think Quests for Glory was a great start to a new series, there was much more diversity visible and I couldn't put it down. I predicted the main plot twist quite easily, but that didn't take away any of my enjoyment. I just don't know how am I able to wait so long for The Crystal of Time....I hope for some miracle, honestly.
“If there's one thing I've learned in my long life, it's that every villain thinks they're the hero of their own story.”
cbswelcomehome's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0