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4.0 AVERAGE
4.0 AVERAGE
i can't believe how u do it maria u r an awesome writer u make fantasy so simple that somehow in the middle i start to believe it could be real . at first i read the story because i adore ur writings but i thought that it would be boring and a repitation of study series but u proved me wrong from the first chapter u made it so different but not different in a simple way i know i don't make sense but this is the truth. u continue to amaze me maria and i am one of ur biggest fans for sure.
I really really wanted to love this book....
As far as the characters went, they were all really flat. There was pretty much zero ark from the love interests completely hating each other to them being together. The storyline itself was pretty basic, and the world was hard to fall into. I had really high hopes for this book, and I even tried to read the second one but I just couldn't. Overall it was just a bland read :/
As far as the characters went, they were all really flat. There was pretty much zero ark from the love interests completely hating each other to them being together. The storyline itself was pretty basic, and the world was hard to fall into. I had really high hopes for this book, and I even tried to read the second one but I just couldn't. Overall it was just a bland read :/
4.25?! There are just something about Maria V. Snyder's books that makes me genuinely happy and at home. Another fun, sweet, and entertaining read that I couldn't put down❤
I loved this book. Avery is such a smart, strong and kind character that it wasn't hard to like her. It took me a while to get into the story and i've put the book down a couple of times, but I think that had to do more with me than the book.
Snyder has done it again. Well... now I have to run straight out and buy book 2 in the series. Snyder has this magical ability to create an utterly compelling tale that fully engrosses the reader and makes it impossible to put the book down. Another brilliant series by a truly wonderful storyteller. In every book she has written I have become so invested in the story that by the end I feel like half the characters are friends and I am always half in love with at least one character. In this one I am torn between Belen and Kerrick. Love the death and peace lily scenes - the interconnectedness is intriguing. Can't wait to follow this story and see where it goes. Now it is time for Avry and Kerrick to catch up to the others - surprise she's not dead! I know Jael will make a reappearance but I kind of wish she wouldn't.
Well done Snyder, another stellar series that kept me engrossed til the last word, and has me craving more. Still have the story running through my head even though I have moved on to another book.
Well done Snyder, another stellar series that kept me engrossed til the last word, and has me craving more. Still have the story running through my head even though I have moved on to another book.
"I could heal their friend of the plague, but then I couldn't heal myself."
Oh wow.The last dystopian novel I've read that has its own world was also written by Snyder and I have to say that she's marvelous. It felt like I entered a different world and was with the characters in their adventure. I love how it was written. I wasn't overloaded or overwhelmed with information in one sitting. Instead it felt like I was picking each piece as the story goes along.
The characters were amazing. Avry's compassion as a healer was heartwarming. As she describe how she felt every time she healed the others, I felt proud of her as if I was Tara, her mentor. But despite her undying compassion, she was also strong-willed and really smart. I also love reading Belen, Flea, Loren and Quain. Even Kerrick can be sweet and thoughtful underneath his standoffish attitude. Each of them were really connected with one another, even I felt their loyalty. I wish there were more description about what they looked like though. Snyder mentioned a bit of their physical features but it wasn't enough to form a concrete image of them in my mind.
I have never read anything like this before. It felt like I was in an LOTR-kind of world with the Realms and mountain and forests. It was unique compared to others, even with their names! I love how Snyder really put an effort with their names.
I only wished a few things were elaborated and given more reason that what it presented. Just like Tohon's evil plans--they felt like they're just present because no one would fill in the part of an evil king. Although he did a good job, especially with his creepy army. But it felt like his reasons weren't enough for me. He was greedy, okay, but I kinda need more.
I also wished Ryne's involvement in the last few parts of the story gave more explanations, since he and Avry spent some time together but there wasn't much. Most information I expected to come from him was even supplied by Kerrick. I still have hopes for him though. I really want to know more about him and his background in the second book.
"I feared I had lost you without even telling you how I felt."
Thank god the romance part of the story wasn't presented immediately. I love how it didn't clouded the characters' decisions except for the last few parts after the confession.
I'm quite excited to read the rest of the story and waiting is a bitch.
I just- this book was so boring. I can't get into it at all and I really didn't care about any of the characters. I even forgot who was who because I just didn't give a shit.
I tried so hard to get into this, I attempted to read it twice and I've failed both times.
Such a shame.
i mean this was okay. not over the top good. but not bad. i enjoyed it and im excited for the second book. i usually really like sequels more than the first books in series so we'll see.
Solid fantasy, interesting world and a great main character.