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3.78 AVERAGE
3.78 AVERAGE
It took me ages to read this book and I do not know why. I enjoyed it and the story is exciting and interesting if a tiny bit derivative. I really like the characters and I look forward to reading more in this series. However, I am going to take a little break before I read the next one.
The story was compelling but the writing was so silly. Cringeworthy at times. I think I would have loved this book years ago - but as another reviewer said, "I'm a different reader now."
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Overall, this was a really good book. I think some of the torture scenes were a bit unnecessary, although I can see how they contributed. I recommend this book to anyone that loves fantasy, although think judgment should be used for those that aren't teenagers yet.
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
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:
Complicated
Content Warnings
Graphic: Child death, Genocide, Torture, Violence
The sheer amount of sexual violence is beyond disturbing. After the second book I wasn't able to continue.
Boring. Incredibly predictable. Kept waiting for it to get better, but it didn't. I won't be reading the rest of the series.
I love this world. I think of I had read the book before seeing the TV show as a kid. I would like the book better but since I was OBSESSED with the show. I still like the show better. My favorite thing about this story both in book form and the tv show is the world and magic. I find Confessors and Mord-Sith's very interesting and I love learning about them.
(2006 me read it and thought the magic system was decent and it worked as a stand-alone, but the sequels were unappealing; modern me, far more aware of gender politics, would no doubt hate it but has no desire to reread.)