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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
Best book I have read in a while. Adding to my favorites shelf.
It had everything I loved about fantasy in it: badass heroine; beautiful imagery/world-building, and an intriguing (but not overwhelming) romantic storyline.
It had everything I loved about fantasy in it: badass heroine; beautiful imagery/world-building, and an intriguing (but not overwhelming) romantic storyline.
Did not capture me, I wanted escapism fantasy and this had too many parallels to reality as well as a lot more triggers than I was expecting
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism
Moderate: Addiction, Racism, Self harm
Minor: Rape
What a good book! I was worried I wouldn't like it but the world building was gorgeous and the storytelling was clear and interesting. I'm so excited to read the next one! Fans of Throne of Glass, don't sleep on this!
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Most of the first hour and a half was info dumping and yet it was such generic and unoriginal world-building.
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This book doesn’t have much LGBTQ+ content, only a few brief mentions.
The plot doesn’t fully feel justified, I think there were more options that weren’t explored and decisions that were confusing.
But if you want a book about assassins, elves, fae, rebellion, spies, fighting, and slow-burn romance this book is for you.
The plot doesn’t fully feel justified, I think there were more options that weren’t explored and decisions that were confusing.
But if you want a book about assassins, elves, fae, rebellion, spies, fighting, and slow-burn romance this book is for you.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcoholism, Death, Racism, Violence, Colonisation
adventurous
mysterious
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:
Yes
medium-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
This was fine. It had a fairly intriguing premise, then a dip in the middle where i nearly dnfed and then a good enough ending. Heavily inspired by ToG and LOTR from the looks of things. I've ordered the second one, hoping it builds on what I enjoyed and leaves behind what I didn't.
look up trigger warnings before reading!!
look up trigger warnings before reading!!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Self harm
very trophy and i couldn’t find myself connecting to any of the characters. i didn’t have an awful time but it was just nothing i havent read before unfortunately. i might continue the series but it’s incredibly low on my priority list.