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adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Well...that was not really what I was expecting. I went in thinking it was going to be a magical heist novel, with action and magic and a morally grey crew. That definitely isn't what this book is, so just know that going in.
I had seen somewhere that this is being marketed as Six of Crows meets How To Get Away With Murder. Much of the book is focused on the trial of Cayder's sister. Which is fine, it just felt like it went on for too long. I wanted more action, more about the magical system, more about the world. And I didn't really get it.
The characters also kind of fell a bit flat for me. I do think they get better by the end, but I honestly didn't really feel much of a connection to any of them. And wiwth that ending, there better be another book. Because what? Such an abrupt, cliff hanger-esque ending. Like, I don't think this story ends there, but there's nothing indicating that there's going to be a second book.
All in all, if you're interested in magical court cases, this is definitely something that you'll enjoy! Just know that it's going to be a bit slower than you might expect.
I had seen somewhere that this is being marketed as Six of Crows meets How To Get Away With Murder. Much of the book is focused on the trial of Cayder's sister. Which is fine, it just felt like it went on for too long. I wanted more action, more about the magical system, more about the world. And I didn't really get it.
The characters also kind of fell a bit flat for me. I do think they get better by the end, but I honestly didn't really feel much of a connection to any of them. And wiwth that ending, there better be another book. Because what? Such an abrupt, cliff hanger-esque ending. Like, I don't think this story ends there, but there's nothing indicating that there's going to be a second book.
All in all, if you're interested in magical court cases, this is definitely something that you'll enjoy! Just know that it's going to be a bit slower than you might expect.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Death
Moderate: Murder, Violence, and Death of parent
Minor: Sexism, Suicide, and Toxic relationship
amivireads's review
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.75
Thank You Penguin Teen and NetGalley for an arc, here is my honest review.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
League of Liars is honestly a fun read that had me guessing what would happen next. The best thing about this book is the characters and how they are connected.
A few cons I found with this story is the world building at times was more information dumb, especially at the end. Everything felt like it was happening very fast. I also wished that magic was used more instead of talked about. And though I liked all these characters, there wasn’t much development except for Cayder. Hopefully if this becomes a series we will have more development.
Overall this is a fun read and I’m looking forward to the next book if there is one.
⭐️⭐️⭐️.75
League of Liars is honestly a fun read that had me guessing what would happen next. The best thing about this book is the characters and how they are connected.
A few cons I found with this story is the world building at times was more information dumb, especially at the end. Everything felt like it was happening very fast. I also wished that magic was used more instead of talked about. And though I liked all these characters, there wasn’t much development except for Cayder. Hopefully if this becomes a series we will have more development.
Overall this is a fun read and I’m looking forward to the next book if there is one.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief and Death of parent
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Suicide
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