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jaysbookishthoughts's review
4.0
"The Crimson Queen" by Alex Hutson is a thrilling and immersive debut novel that takes readers on an epic journey through a richly-imagined world of magic and adventure. The story follows the journey of a young woman named Queen Zosia, who sets out to reclaim her throne and save her people from the clutches of a powerful and malevolent sorceress.
Hutson's writing is vivid and evocative, with a richly-detailed world that is brought to life through the eyes of his compelling characters. The characters are complex and well-rounded, with their own motivations, flaws, and strengths that make them feel like real people rather than archetypes.
At its core, "The Crimson Queen" is a story about power, betrayal, and the struggle between good and evil. The themes of the novel - loyalty, sacrifice, and the importance of self-discovery - are universal and resonate with readers of all ages.
What sets this book apart is its intricate world-building and attention to detail. Hutson creates a fully-realized world with a deep history and mythology that adds depth and complexity to the story. The book also explores the inner world of its characters in a way that is both nuanced and emotionally resonant.
Overall, "The Crimson Queen" is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy, and a testament to Hutson's skill as a writer. It is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
Hutson's writing is vivid and evocative, with a richly-detailed world that is brought to life through the eyes of his compelling characters. The characters are complex and well-rounded, with their own motivations, flaws, and strengths that make them feel like real people rather than archetypes.
At its core, "The Crimson Queen" is a story about power, betrayal, and the struggle between good and evil. The themes of the novel - loyalty, sacrifice, and the importance of self-discovery - are universal and resonate with readers of all ages.
What sets this book apart is its intricate world-building and attention to detail. Hutson creates a fully-realized world with a deep history and mythology that adds depth and complexity to the story. The book also explores the inner world of its characters in a way that is both nuanced and emotionally resonant.
Overall, "The Crimson Queen" is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy, and a testament to Hutson's skill as a writer. It is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that will keep readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end.
kelsis_book_nook's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
dayday_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
carlys987's review
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Not mind-bending or anything, but I'm definitely intrigued! Hutson's world is so detailed, and I hope to explore it more soon.
gbdub's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
kitvaria_sarene's review
4.0
This one was a bit tropey, but tropes aren't there by accident, but because they usually are what a lot of readers do enjoy to see in a book. So I won't take any star for that - just mention it, so if you are looking for a very original book this one might not be for you. If you do not mind some tropes on the other hand, this might well be perfect for you!
I myself am quite fine with a bit of genericness, as long as I like the characters, worlbuilding and plot - and all of those worked out well for me.
The prose was consistent and well edited. The world was interesting and I liked exploring it!
The characters were a bit of a mixed bunch. While I did like to read about most of them, I did have a hard time to keep some few of them apart, especially in the second POV thread. It took me a while to get those straight in my head.
The story on the other hand was really good, and had me hooked pretty quickly!
Over all a really good read that kept me well entertained all the way through!
I myself am quite fine with a bit of genericness, as long as I like the characters, worlbuilding and plot - and all of those worked out well for me.
The prose was consistent and well edited. The world was interesting and I liked exploring it!
The characters were a bit of a mixed bunch. While I did like to read about most of them, I did have a hard time to keep some few of them apart, especially in the second POV thread. It took me a while to get those straight in my head.
The story on the other hand was really good, and had me hooked pretty quickly!
Over all a really good read that kept me well entertained all the way through!
stillmeenu's review
adventurous
challenging
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It had potential but it went too fat for it's own good to the point that I wanted to fast forward to. Some parts
It's starts off good, but had the unmistakable flavour of woman written by a man and unnecessary plot twists I saw
And honestly the writing is confusing enough that I was like, wait was that a slur
It's starts off good, but had the unmistakable flavour of woman written by a man and unnecessary plot twists I saw
And honestly the writing is confusing enough that I was like, wait was that a slur
the_primordial_pands's review
adventurous
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
4.0
wzwy's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
saraishelafs's review against another edition
5.0
How to keep the world from being wiped out? Several sorcerers must try to coordinate and solve this problem. I enjoyed the characters and the story kept me alert.