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4.17 AVERAGE
4.17 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
adventurous
funny
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:
No
adventurous
dark
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
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
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
I'd give this 3.5 stars if I could.
In some places the whole thing was a bit... long-winded. The background/worldbuilding came in bits and pieces, and could've made everything far more interesting had it been placed better. A lot of the twists and turns I saw coming from miles away.
Overall I liked the concept of it though, scrivings, merchant houses, a world turned upside down. The characters fell a bit flat, as only one of them really seemed to have grown, but the end of it all is promising.
My favorite character:
In some places the whole thing was a bit... long-winded. The background/worldbuilding came in bits and pieces, and could've made everything far more interesting had it been placed better. A lot of the twists and turns I saw coming from miles away.
Overall I liked the concept of it though, scrivings, merchant houses, a world turned upside down. The characters fell a bit flat, as only one of them really seemed to have grown, but the end of it all is promising
Spoiler
in regard to future development of the main characterMy favorite character:
Spoiler
Clef. And the gravity rigs tbh, they had funny dialogues.
adventurous
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:
Complicated
adventurous
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
This may just be the start of my new favorite fantasy trilogy since Mistborn. Sancia, like Vin, is a bit of badass lady that will do what she needs to do to survive and walk away with some loot. This is a heist story at its heart, but it is also so much more. I love Sancia, but I may love Clef even more. The characters in this are just the best (even the ones I absolutely hate).
The magic system is top-tier and well defined. It almost feels like there are essentially magical servers that make the magic work, which is such a cool concept. I love how the magic, called scriving, is used as a tool throughout the story and does not end up as a big save-the-world plot device type of magic. Also the very slow burn of a romance that is just beginning is done very well.
I highly recommend this story especially if you love an action-packed story set in a Venice-like world with magical steampunk vibes. The world-building is incredibly flawless and I love every minute I spent exploring this world with Sancia, Gregor, Orso, and Bernice.
The magic system is top-tier and well defined. It almost feels like there are essentially magical servers that make the magic work, which is such a cool concept. I love how the magic, called scriving, is used as a tool throughout the story and does not end up as a big save-the-world plot device type of magic. Also the very slow burn of a romance that is just beginning is done very well.
I highly recommend this story especially if you love an action-packed story set in a Venice-like world with magical steampunk vibes. The world-building is incredibly flawless and I love every minute I spent exploring this world with Sancia, Gregor, Orso, and Bernice.