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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
Would have left this at zero stars but had to give it at least one since reading this is entirely on ME.
Guys, it is dire. The prose is so bad, so juvenile. If we took out the word "fucking" used as an adjective, we'd probably easily be down 200 pages. I am not exaggerating when I say the characters sound like a bunch of 13-year-olds that have just discovered swear words.
Worse still is the compulsive use of the "Enter" key. I suspect Broadbent believes this builds up tension or highlights the importance of certain phrases. But then that would be every phrase here, and what it actually does is break up the rhythm of the narration where it does not need to be broken up.
In this novel, there seems to be a fundamental lack of understanding of writing. From the poor plotting to the lack of complexity of the characters (or chemistry between them) to the above choices in regards to the plot, it is difficult to believe this is more than someone's pet project. This is fine. It is just rude to make people pay money for it. (Not all writing needs to be published, by the way - or at least, traditionally published).
In her Author's Note, Broadbent mentions that she found writing the novel challenging since in the first one, she could rely on the structure of the trials. I'd argue that the planning of each novel should have not been that different in terms of the beats the author wants it or it needs to hit. But yeah, we could tell.
I just... I do not know why I did this to myself. At least I was at the beach
Guys, it is dire. The prose is so bad, so juvenile. If we took out the word "fucking" used as an adjective, we'd probably easily be down 200 pages. I am not exaggerating when I say the characters sound like a bunch of 13-year-olds that have just discovered swear words.
Worse still is the compulsive use of the "Enter" key. I suspect Broadbent believes this builds up tension or highlights the importance of certain phrases. But then that would be every phrase here, and what it actually does is break up the rhythm of the narration where it does not need to be broken up.
In this novel, there seems to be a fundamental lack of understanding of writing. From the poor plotting to the lack of complexity of the characters (or chemistry between them) to the above choices in regards to the plot, it is difficult to believe this is more than someone's pet project. This is fine. It is just rude to make people pay money for it. (Not all writing needs to be published, by the way - or at least, traditionally published).
In her Author's Note, Broadbent mentions that she found writing the novel challenging since in the first one, she could rely on the structure of the trials. I'd argue that the planning of each novel should have not been that different in terms of the beats the author wants it or it needs to hit. But yeah, we could tell.
I just... I do not know why I did this to myself. At least I was at the beach
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:
Yes
Improvements in POV writing, but author struggles (like most fantasy authors do) with scale of world building in schemes of armies, cities, etc.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Rape
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Phenomenal series!!! I love a tight duology and this is an amazing one!! I cared about every character and the love interests are so great!
It was such a nice change of pace to have a grumpy female lead and sunshine male lead I didn’t think I would like it but I loved it!!!
It was such a nice change of pace to have a grumpy female lead and sunshine male lead I didn’t think I would like it but I loved it!!!
adventurous
challenging
emotional
reflective
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Make Me Wanna Die - The Pretty Reckless should be the soundtrack, because WTF happened (and not in a good way)
Once he started calling her Queen he became fruity in my mind I can’t help it ugh. Also found this book way less intriguing than the first one unforch
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
genuinely i don’t understand how someone could dislike this book
was raihn going a wee bit overboard with “there she is” every damn page. YES. but the plot was sososososososo good and orayas acceptance of fear over time was so incredible i could cry
was raihn going a wee bit overboard with “there she is” every damn page. YES. but the plot was sososososososo good and orayas acceptance of fear over time was so incredible i could cry