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3.66 AVERAGE
3.66 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
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:
Complicated
This one was just okay for me, and I give it around 2.5 stars. The premise was what grabbed my attention, because it had everything I love in fantasy, but it wasn't anything special for me. The plot seemed to jump around, and I found certain sections were rushed, while others were too drawn out. I also had trouble finding the main characters likeable at times, especially Layla. She was close to 30, but her naivety made her seem a lot younger.
I did like how the book started off fast paced, because sometimes fantasy reads are slow to take off. This made me think I was really going to like it, but then found myself dragging a bit to finish it. There is potential for a good story, and with that cliffhanger it does make me want to read the next one. So I'm not giving up, and here's hoping I like the next one better.
Thank you NetGalley and Victoria Editing for the ARC!
I did like how the book started off fast paced, because sometimes fantasy reads are slow to take off. This made me think I was really going to like it, but then found myself dragging a bit to finish it. There is potential for a good story, and with that cliffhanger it does make me want to read the next one. So I'm not giving up, and here's hoping I like the next one better.
Thank you NetGalley and Victoria Editing for the ARC!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
THIS BOOK HAD ME FROM THE MOMENT I STARTED, I FOUND MYSELF MAKING PREDICTIONS ON THE PLOT TWISTS, SOME WHERE PREDICTABLE BUT I DO LIKE THAT SOMETIMES.
LAYLA HAD TO BE ONE OF MY FAVE CHARACTERS AND I FELT I COULD RELATE TO HER AND HER PERSONALITY.
I FELT LIKE THE FIRST PART OF THE BOOK WAS INCREDIBLE BUT I FELT LIKE THE LAST PART WAS RUSHED SLIGHTLY BUT I WILL DEFIANTLY BE PICKING UP THE SECOND BOOK TO READ FURTHER.
OVER ALL I ENJOYED THE BOOK
LAYLA HAD TO BE ONE OF MY FAVE CHARACTERS AND I FELT I COULD RELATE TO HER AND HER PERSONALITY.
I FELT LIKE THE FIRST PART OF THE BOOK WAS INCREDIBLE BUT I FELT LIKE THE LAST PART WAS RUSHED SLIGHTLY BUT I WILL DEFIANTLY BE PICKING UP THE SECOND BOOK TO READ FURTHER.
OVER ALL I ENJOYED THE BOOK
Wow! Where do I start with this?! Firstly RUN and get this book! It will not disappoint you! It is riveting, emotional, FMC is a freaking BADASS, it's hot
arc copy provided in exchange for an honest review. this in no way changes my rating or review.
this book was... not for me.
i barely made it through, skimming the last 25% or so, and the only thing keeping it above 1 star was a cute little side character. also the talking crow.
the main character really irritated me - for a 28yo the fmc had a maturity level on par with a 16yo. her default was hating everyone and running away, and while sometimes that was warranted, sometimes it was... not. i got whiplash with her mood swings. she needed to sit down and actually use her brain and think things through sometimes.
the worldbuilding was also lacking. i'm so sorry but i had no idea what was happening, out of nowhere this gang became a massive plot point having never been mentioned before, and then monsters appeared out of the blue?? and i guessed 99% of the plot twists, even while skimming - and my brain was not working its hardest.
also where was the romance. they fucked, hated each other (uncertain why), liked each other, fucked again, tried to kill each other, declared that they'd fallen for each other?? WHEN. HOW.
also the author had opinions on sex work that i disagreed with, and showed a fair bit of fatphobia in this book.
basically this one was not for me. nonetheless, i thank the author, publisher and netgalley for the arc.
this book was... not for me.
i barely made it through, skimming the last 25% or so, and the only thing keeping it above 1 star was a cute little side character. also the talking crow.
the main character really irritated me - for a 28yo the fmc had a maturity level on par with a 16yo. her default was hating everyone and running away, and while sometimes that was warranted, sometimes it was... not. i got whiplash with her mood swings. she needed to sit down and actually use her brain and think things through sometimes.
the worldbuilding was also lacking. i'm so sorry but i had no idea what was happening, out of nowhere this gang became a massive plot point having never been mentioned before, and then monsters appeared out of the blue?? and i guessed 99% of the plot twists, even while skimming - and my brain was not working its hardest.
also where was the romance. they fucked, hated each other (uncertain why), liked each other, fucked again, tried to kill each other, declared that they'd fallen for each other?? WHEN. HOW.
also the author had opinions on sex work that i disagreed with, and showed a fair bit of fatphobia in this book.
basically this one was not for me. nonetheless, i thank the author, publisher and netgalley for the arc.
Thank you NegGalley so allowing me to read Blood Queen!!
3.5/5
I picked this up at noon and was done with it before dinner! The book moved fairly quickly and it was an interesting read. The story was something to easily invest it and the side characters made the book fun and unique.
I loved the plot of a FMC being able to do whatever she wanted to secure her kingdom. The MMC seemed a little one sided to me and the relationship seemed forced. One minute she hates him but because he does the bare minimum she is in love again. I think this could be cleared up with other books if it becomes a series.
The ending is what got me. I didn’t see the last twist coming but is there going to be a second book?? If not, the ending is not it.
This is a book for new/learning fantasy readers. The world building is minimal and easy to grasp and the characters don’t have too much depth to them. Worth the read but only if there’s a second book!
3.5/5
I picked this up at noon and was done with it before dinner! The book moved fairly quickly and it was an interesting read. The story was something to easily invest it and the side characters made the book fun and unique.
I loved the plot of a FMC being able to do whatever she wanted to secure her kingdom. The MMC seemed a little one sided to me and the relationship seemed forced. One minute she hates him but because he does the bare minimum she is in love again. I think this could be cleared up with other books if it becomes a series.
The ending is what got me. I didn’t see the last twist coming but is there going to be a second book?? If not, the ending is not it.
This is a book for new/learning fantasy readers. The world building is minimal and easy to grasp and the characters don’t have too much depth to them. Worth the read but only if there’s a second book!