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4.28 AVERAGE
4.28 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
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
Wonderful.
elizabeth lim’s writing improves with each book and this may be her best one yet. i really like the plot although it’s really only very very loosely reminiscent of beauty and the beast (arranged marriages do not a beauty and the beast retelling make )
adventurous
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-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:
No
Finished this in two days!! Weekend well-spent. I thought I'm going to be a slow reader for a YA, but A Forgery of Fate surprised me.
First, the LOVABLE MCs are well written. I love Tru's persistence. Her hardwork. Her love for money and jewels. Girl is true, and cunning, and sly (I still don't like Tru's mom tho). And Elang my boy 🖤 you're telling me a demon prince is someone who takes great care for his ugly roses? And garden?? And loves his aquatic and reptilian pets??? Ridiculous.
The story is actually quite straightforward with a twist at the 30%ish end. And the twist is BIG REVEALS (surprised but not very impressed. But it got the story more layers, thus make it more interesting).It has non-rushy fast-paced plot. The action was well timed. Non dragging in a way it's hard to keep going. LOVING THE PACE.
Lowkey wanted the ending to be ANGST WAKAKAKA
I need explanation about the ending tbh......
The writing is atmospheric with rich world-building. As always Mrs. Lim is exceeding expectations. Loving the duo dynamic even though it's sour and bittersweet oftentimes. The trio sisters definitely steal the show ✨
If you're familiar with Elizabeth Lim's game, the main character is actually familiar. I still insisted we have Seryu's own book. More importantly now than ever....
But do you need to read her other books to understand this? NOPE.
A Forgery of Fate is standalone, set far after The Dragon's Promise and before Blood of Stars Duology.
You can enjoy this book as it is.
If you're into Dragons, underwater adventure, beauty and the beast loose inspired story, PAINTINGS, read it🩵 it's a well-crafted YA fantasy adorned with romance, soulmates, and strong love for family.
Thankyou Knopf Books for Young Readers and netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for honest review 🫶🏾✨
First, the LOVABLE MCs are well written. I love Tru's persistence. Her hardwork. Her love for money and jewels. Girl is true, and cunning, and sly (I still don't like Tru's mom tho). And Elang my boy 🖤 you're telling me a demon prince is someone who takes great care for his ugly roses? And garden?? And loves his aquatic and reptilian pets??? Ridiculous.
The story is actually quite straightforward with a twist at the 30%ish end. And the twist is BIG REVEALS (surprised but not very impressed. But it got the story more layers, thus make it more interesting).It has non-rushy fast-paced plot. The action was well timed. Non dragging in a way it's hard to keep going. LOVING THE PACE.
Lowkey wanted the ending to be ANGST WAKAKAKA
I need explanation about the ending tbh......
The writing is atmospheric with rich world-building. As always Mrs. Lim is exceeding expectations. Loving the duo dynamic even though it's sour and bittersweet oftentimes. The trio sisters definitely steal the show ✨
If you're familiar with Elizabeth Lim's game, the main character is actually familiar. I still insisted we have Seryu's own book. More importantly now than ever....
But do you need to read her other books to understand this? NOPE.
A Forgery of Fate is standalone, set far after The Dragon's Promise and before Blood of Stars Duology.
You can enjoy this book as it is.
If you're into Dragons, underwater adventure, beauty and the beast loose inspired story, PAINTINGS, read it🩵 it's a well-crafted YA fantasy adorned with romance, soulmates, and strong love for family.
Thankyou Knopf Books for Young Readers and netgalley for the e-arc in exchange for honest review 🫶🏾✨
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
relaxing
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
N/A
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
slow-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:
No
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a wonderful read! I’ve enjoyed all of Lim’s books. I love that they are all from the same world and you see characters from previous novels.
This book expands on Ai’long and the Dragon King. I loved seeing more of the underwater world and the cranky dragon Elang. Tru is a great character, who isn’t perfect, yet isn’t a weakling. Elang sometimes confused me but in the end you understand why he was the way he is.
Tru paints forgeries, when one day the half dragon Elang asks for her to help rid the sea of the dragon king. Using her art she can help destroy him, but in order to get to him she has to marry Elang and convince the King she is his Heavenly Match. While there Tru works on her art, and figuring out Elang’s secrets. Can Tru help destroy the king or will she destroy the ones she loves?
A wonderful tale in Lim’s amazing world.
This book expands on Ai’long and the Dragon King. I loved seeing more of the underwater world and the cranky dragon Elang. Tru is a great character, who isn’t perfect, yet isn’t a weakling. Elang sometimes confused me but in the end you understand why he was the way he is.
Tru paints forgeries, when one day the half dragon Elang asks for her to help rid the sea of the dragon king. Using her art she can help destroy him, but in order to get to him she has to marry Elang and convince the King she is his Heavenly Match. While there Tru works on her art, and figuring out Elang’s secrets. Can Tru help destroy the king or will she destroy the ones she loves?
A wonderful tale in Lim’s amazing world.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
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:
No