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bookph1le's review
2.0
This book has some very good points, but there were several things about it that prevented me from becoming wholly absorbed in it, Aniri's character in particular. I was annoyed with her for most of the book, and there was only one big reveal that surprised me, otherwise most everything else was predictable. More complete review to come.
librarygirlreads's review
adventurous
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-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
5.0
rlstrayer1's review
2.0
2 stars
An immature, stupid, and brash MC who literally has zero common sense whatsoever + an unbelievable romance = a very dissatisfied Reader.
Also, one of my biggest pet peeves was that everything about the world was constantly described rather than named. Let me explain...as this book was influenced by Indian culture, it would have been nice to have some of the terminology of the culture brought over. "Hand tattoos" = henna. "Dresses with wraps of fabric" = saris. "Jewelry worn on forehead" = tikka. It would have enriched the story so much more had the author used the actual terms of the culture rather than constantly described it.
An immature, stupid, and brash MC who literally has zero common sense whatsoever + an unbelievable romance = a very dissatisfied Reader.
Also, one of my biggest pet peeves was that everything about the world was constantly described rather than named. Let me explain...as this book was influenced by Indian culture, it would have been nice to have some of the terminology of the culture brought over. "Hand tattoos" = henna. "Dresses with wraps of fabric" = saris. "Jewelry worn on forehead" = tikka. It would have enriched the story so much more had the author used the actual terms of the culture rather than constantly described it.
charlotteg0a807's review
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
Bollywood meets steampunk
This is definitely a different kind of fantasy drama for me. I think my title tells the jist of this. Arranged marriage and secret airships . A military general killing royals to obtain a coup, and an unpolitical princess that's going to save the day. What's not to be intrigued about, I now need to go and read the rest of the series
This is definitely a different kind of fantasy drama for me. I think my title tells the jist of this. Arranged marriage and secret airships . A military general killing royals to obtain a coup, and an unpolitical princess that's going to save the day. What's not to be intrigued about, I now need to go and read the rest of the series
rgyger's review
3.0
I really enjoyed the setting of this world, as it is one I rarely see (though that might be my own fault). For the most part, I did not understand the hero enough to want her to be with him. I assume since the next book is from the heroine's perspective as well, that their relationship will become better explained.
My biggest issue was that Ash told her she could have a lover, and that theirs would be a marriage in name only. While this might be something could have happened in real life, I did not like seeing it offered here. Beyond this mention of possibly taking lovers, The Third Daughter is a clean read. I do not know if I will read the next book, as the summary seems to have some questionable ideas of just what a marriage is (as did this book), though I might still try it for the story world.
My biggest issue was that Ash told her she could have a lover, and that theirs would be a marriage in name only. While this might be something could have happened in real life, I did not like seeing it offered here. Beyond this mention of possibly taking lovers, The Third Daughter is a clean read. I do not know if I will read the next book, as the summary seems to have some questionable ideas of just what a marriage is (as did this book), though I might still try it for the story world.
missusdifficulty's review
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
whitleyray's review against another edition
5.0
Uh... holy cow. I did not expect to like this book as much as I did. I read a review that said it was a steampunk/bollywood crossover type and that fits it pretty perfectly. The writing style is great and the story was fun to read.
blodeuedd's review against another edition
3.0
First, where are my saber duels? You promised me duels.
Moving on. Everyone was so ohhh bollypunk! While I was all there could be more. Just cos you show us Indian clothes on the cover. Have Indian names and mention a few things does not India make. This could have been any fake fantasy land. I never saw steampunk in this world. It was more a fantasy book with a skyship with a few Indian flavors. I think I would like to see what someone that actually is from India thinks. That would be interesting. I just wanted more. More India, and def more steampunk. A few gadgets does not steampunk make.
But it was a good story, even if it felt totally fantasy in a fantasy land.
Anirir must marry a neighboring prince. They are barbarians and she is all euww. She goes there to spy cos they have an airship. And she is all I miss my lover! She is 17. But she matures and gets a brain...was this YA? Honestly it did not feel like YA. Dunno what makes a book feel YA. Just cos someone is young does not make it YA and this never felt YA. I only realised it when I read reviews.
Even if I wanted more meat on its bones I enjoyed it and would read more.
Moving on. Everyone was so ohhh bollypunk! While I was all there could be more. Just cos you show us Indian clothes on the cover. Have Indian names and mention a few things does not India make. This could have been any fake fantasy land. I never saw steampunk in this world. It was more a fantasy book with a skyship with a few Indian flavors. I think I would like to see what someone that actually is from India thinks. That would be interesting. I just wanted more. More India, and def more steampunk. A few gadgets does not steampunk make.
But it was a good story, even if it felt totally fantasy in a fantasy land.
Anirir must marry a neighboring prince. They are barbarians and she is all euww. She goes there to spy cos they have an airship. And she is all I miss my lover! She is 17. But she matures and gets a brain...was this YA? Honestly it did not feel like YA. Dunno what makes a book feel YA. Just cos someone is young does not make it YA and this never felt YA. I only realised it when I read reviews.
Even if I wanted more meat on its bones I enjoyed it and would read more.