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dissociationbybooks's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
dame_samara's review against another edition
Humans, Fae, Vampires, and Chimera?
Chimera definitely not what one would typically consider to round out the list but it made for a very interesting and gorgeous side characters. It is a world I am way more interested in,
This book feels really fast paced and I inhaled it in one sitting and when I had to pause it, I was devastated because I didn't want to step away from this book. Because I was so wrapped up in Eva's world and growth.
I will say that this book ends in one of the steepest Cliff Hanger's I have ever encountered. I have a stack of other books to jump on, but I think I may have to dive into the sequel immediately.
Chimera definitely not what one would typically consider to round out the list but it made for a very interesting and gorgeous side characters. It is a world I am way more interested in,
This book feels really fast paced and I inhaled it in one sitting and when I had to pause it, I was devastated because I didn't want to step away from this book. Because I was so wrapped up in Eva's world and growth.
I will say that this book ends in one of the steepest Cliff Hanger's I have ever encountered. I have a stack of other books to jump on, but I think I may have to dive into the sequel immediately.
city_girl_writer's review against another edition
This is fine, and not in the mood to continue. Not fully hooked either. Might come back to it in the future.
livinliterary's review against another edition
5.0
This is my first exposure to this author and her writing and I absolutely loved it! I look forward eagerly to the next books to discover how the world will continue to unfold.
hailsb22's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
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? Yes
4.0
stassi444's review against another edition
4.0
I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
I have been making more of an effort to read books from black authors with black leads.
This book is almost as if you took Raybearer, A Song of Wraith and Ruin, and Daughters of Nri and combined them. African Mythology is prominent in this story, and I love how vivid of a picture Amanda Joy paints with the scenes in the story. I feel like I am right there watching everything unfold. I love Eva because watching her try and understand who she is and her purpose is relatable in a sense as well.
Definitely read this book if you are interested in a nice fantasy read
I have been making more of an effort to read books from black authors with black leads.
This book is almost as if you took Raybearer, A Song of Wraith and Ruin, and Daughters of Nri and combined them. African Mythology is prominent in this story, and I love how vivid of a picture Amanda Joy paints with the scenes in the story. I feel like I am right there watching everything unfold. I love Eva because watching her try and understand who she is and her purpose is relatable in a sense as well.
Definitely read this book if you are interested in a nice fantasy read
ameserole's review against another edition
4.0
WOW!
Guys! I honestly have no idea why I waited to so freaking long to dive into this glorious book. I mean, the edition of A River of Royal Blood that I got in one of my FairyLoot boxes was beyond gorgeous. So just looking at the sprayed pages wanted me to dive into all the mysteriousness that this book was going to bring me.
It was brought guys and I am hooked.
In the beginning, I felt bad for these two sisters: Eva and Isadora. Unlike Elsa and Anna, from Frozen, these two were complete opposites. Yes, they used to be close but then their parents tore them apart. It also didn't help that their own mother was completely horrible either. Long story short, she was not my favorite even if she was the queen. She shouldn't have picked favorites and for that reason alone, I despise her.
Other than that, I got glimpses of potentials romances and I was all for it. Not sure how I'm going to cope with everything in the real world based off of how this ended. All I know is that I seriously can't wait to get my hands on the sequel. I need more and I have so many questions. I'm hoping the cover will show the new and improved Eva!
I'm also geeking out and I want to meet her dad's family. So yeah, I most definitely need the next book stat!
Guys! I honestly have no idea why I waited to so freaking long to dive into this glorious book. I mean, the edition of A River of Royal Blood that I got in one of my FairyLoot boxes was beyond gorgeous. So just looking at the sprayed pages wanted me to dive into all the mysteriousness that this book was going to bring me.
It was brought guys and I am hooked.
In the beginning, I felt bad for these two sisters: Eva and Isadora. Unlike Elsa and Anna, from Frozen, these two were complete opposites. Yes, they used to be close but then their parents tore them apart. It also didn't help that their own mother was completely horrible either. Long story short, she was not my favorite even if she was the queen. She shouldn't have picked favorites and for that reason alone, I despise her.
Other than that, I got glimpses of potentials romances and I was all for it. Not sure how I'm going to cope with everything in the real world based off of how this ended. All I know is that I seriously can't wait to get my hands on the sequel. I need more and I have so many questions. I'm hoping the cover will show the new and improved Eva!
I'm also geeking out and I want to meet her dad's family. So yeah, I most definitely need the next book stat!
tajah's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
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? Yes
5.0
firefox's review against another edition
5.0
I reallyy enjoyed this one. Sucks I gotta wait until the second one comes in :(
jasmine_elizabeth's review against another edition
4.0
This was fantastic, I loved the different races in Myre, the humans, fey, bloodkin and khimaer. I loved how different they were but the fey, bloodkin and khimaer all trace back to the first couple, so this worlds Adam and Eve. Humans came from across the land and pretty much took everything not long after.
I like the world building and the history that you learnt through out, about the great war and the first queens, but i did feel a bit confused still about the magick system and why they have he tattoos.
Eva our main character has Blood and Marrow Magick which has not been seen for generations and because of this no one can teach her how to use it, she fears her magick and fears what using it will make her become.
In A River of Royal Blood we have twists and turns, tear jerking moments and moments that make you smile and laugh. The shocking ending had me gasping.
I like the world building and the history that you learnt through out, about the great war and the first queens, but i did feel a bit confused still about the magick system and why they have he tattoos.
Eva our main character has Blood and Marrow Magick which has not been seen for generations and because of this no one can teach her how to use it, she fears her magick and fears what using it will make her become.
In A River of Royal Blood we have twists and turns, tear jerking moments and moments that make you smile and laugh. The shocking ending had me gasping.