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4.39 AVERAGE
4.39 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
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
GIRL i wish i could have read this when i was in high school holy shit i would’ve eaten it up
Raybearer was a book I was really excited about, but it ended up being just okay for me.
I struggled with this book- I'd read a few chapters at a time, and then have to put it down. I don't know if I just wasn't in the mood for this book, or if maybe I needed to listen to it on audio, or what was going on, because I really wanted to like it more than I actually did.
I love the idea of the book, though. I mean, a council of 11, who help the prince rule the land, and have this magical bond? It's pretty cool. And the fact that they can get sick if they're too far apart? That's really different, but also interesting. I mean, it forces them to not go running off to do their own thing, and make sure they're close to the Crown Prince. The fact that they're all chosen is children is interesting too. It's one way to ensure the council is loyal to the prince. Easier to form a bond if they're all children. It's a little horrifying, in all honesty, especially given what happens throughout the book, and the task Tarisai is given.
And what we learn about Raybearers makes it a little more horrifying and scary. It's amazing what information rulers do (and do not) want out there and how different things could be if that knowledge was known.
I did feel for Tarisai, though. Things were not easy for her- with her childhood, and everything she learns about her family. I felt for her, trying to find her own path while also wanting to protect Dayo, and carrying out the task the Lady gave her. She just wanted to belong, which makes so much sense considering how she grew up. She wants love and family and friends and people who care about her. Being part of the council offers her that chance. We grow up with her, though it felt like we missed quite a few years.
The setting is amazing! In particular, the sounds described in this book made the book come alive. And even now, there are things described in the book that I can still picture. Still, there are a lot of people and places and other bits of information that I had a hard time keeping track of.
I did get through the last few chapters pretty fast- that was when I got really into the book, and I'm a little sad it took me so long to get into this book, especially because of the things I did like.
My Rating: 2 stars. I really wanted to like this book more, but it ended up being just okay for me. I'm still looking forward to reading the next book in this series, because I want to know what happens. Even though it wasn't for me, I still think it's worth checking out.
I struggled with this book- I'd read a few chapters at a time, and then have to put it down. I don't know if I just wasn't in the mood for this book, or if maybe I needed to listen to it on audio, or what was going on, because I really wanted to like it more than I actually did.
I love the idea of the book, though. I mean, a council of 11, who help the prince rule the land, and have this magical bond? It's pretty cool. And the fact that they can get sick if they're too far apart? That's really different, but also interesting. I mean, it forces them to not go running off to do their own thing, and make sure they're close to the Crown Prince. The fact that they're all chosen is children is interesting too. It's one way to ensure the council is loyal to the prince. Easier to form a bond if they're all children. It's a little horrifying, in all honesty, especially given what happens throughout the book, and the task Tarisai is given.
And what we learn about Raybearers makes it a little more horrifying and scary. It's amazing what information rulers do (and do not) want out there and how different things could be if that knowledge was known.
I did feel for Tarisai, though. Things were not easy for her- with her childhood, and everything she learns about her family. I felt for her, trying to find her own path while also wanting to protect Dayo, and carrying out the task the Lady gave her. She just wanted to belong, which makes so much sense considering how she grew up. She wants love and family and friends and people who care about her. Being part of the council offers her that chance. We grow up with her, though it felt like we missed quite a few years.
The setting is amazing! In particular, the sounds described in this book made the book come alive. And even now, there are things described in the book that I can still picture. Still, there are a lot of people and places and other bits of information that I had a hard time keeping track of.
I did get through the last few chapters pretty fast- that was when I got really into the book, and I'm a little sad it took me so long to get into this book, especially because of the things I did like.
My Rating: 2 stars. I really wanted to like this book more, but it ended up being just okay for me. I'm still looking forward to reading the next book in this series, because I want to know what happens. Even though it wasn't for me, I still think it's worth checking out.
This was such a spectacular book! I loved the characters, the world-building, everything! Excited to dive into the second one!
adventurous
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
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