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This book was written beautifully but there was so much information given throughout that it was confusing at times to keep up and understand what was happening. Besides that I enjoyed the book very much.

jenaucyde's review

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5.0

I loved everything about this story. A lot of main characters come across as a little holier-than-thou, which is fine because we often love them despite (and sometimes because of) this! Tarisai, however, just feels genuinely good, rather than goody-goody.

I loved the magic system, the lore and the beautiful imagery. The characters al had flaws and strengths which brought them more to life than many fantasy books which rely on overly perfect characters, for whom flaws are not really flaws at all but rather, quirks- Tarisai is easily led for much of her life, naive and too trusting. She is also kind, fiercely loyal, and dedicated. Dayo is a little spoiled to begin with, is very accepting of his treatment by his elders and does not much question their decisions or their actions. He is also loving, a little silly, and fair (or at least tries to be). There are many other qualities both good and bad for each of the characters, and all are an enjoyable read.

I liked that there was some LGBTQ+ representation as well, as I am LGBTQ+ myself, I appreciate that there were a few diverse sexual orientations to read about, although they were not explored much, but it didn’t feel exclusionary- just that it may have been superfluous to the story.

And “Tarisai Ibajo”? Are you kidding me? I sobbed!! This may be my new favourite fictional world.

irismessenger_'s review

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2.0

Not my favorite... I'll forego the harsh review for a video to be filmed soon

akajam's review against another edition

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adventurous dark emotional funny hopeful reflective 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

4.75

An incredible world with unique magic. I fell in love with the characters and wanted to meet them!

powderysweetgirly's review against another edition

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4.0

enjoyed this book a lot! It was captivating and well written! Jordan did such a brilliant job at creating such vibrant atmospheres and you just get sucked into the story. The subtle amount of representation that is in the book is amazing and the whole plotline was very entertaining! This book COULD HAVE been a 5-star read, but I felt like the pacing wasn't very even (it wasn't terrible, but it did throw off the flow of the book). Still a brilliant book with amazing characters and atmosphere!

ruth_bookdevourer's review against another edition

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adventurous challenging emotional medium-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

3.75

aurelia2's review

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adventurous challenging emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

The worldbuilding, magic systems and myths that combine to create this story are expansive and intricate, I really enjoyed the characters and the side-step of the love triangle. There is a lot to fit in this book, and because of this the pacing moves fast.

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