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3.94 AVERAGE
3.94 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
What a great book! The concept intrigued me (as I am writing something not entirely dissimilar to Shadow). I loved all of the characters. Each had a dynamic, unique personality.
While I did love the book (and how it ended was fantastic!), I did get a little annoyed by the depth of Keera's drinking problem. While I understood that it was a pivotal part of her character, it felt overdone and sometimes interrupted with the flow of the story for me. But really, that was the only complaint.
And Riven... I'm excited to see how he plays out in the next book. I adored him!
This is a must-read for fans of fantasy with elves, half-elves, and intrigue.
While I did love the book (and how it ended was fantastic!), I did get a little annoyed by the depth of Keera's drinking problem. While I understood that it was a pivotal part of her character, it felt overdone and sometimes interrupted with the flow of the story for me. But really, that was the only complaint.
And Riven... I'm excited to see how he plays out in the next book. I adored him!
This is a must-read for fans of fantasy with elves, half-elves, and intrigue.
this was a book i saw recommended by someone i trust for books on youtube and she did not disappoint! it was definitely like a "booktok" type of book. Still, it was genuinely so good and had some really good representation/coverage of difficult topics like alcoholism, self-harm, etc. overall, quite a good book. Still, there was a twist i thought would happen with the identity of certain characters and when i finished i was a bit disappointed and confused on why it didn't happen and then i found out there are like 3 more books so i'm hoping i'm right and that it will be revealed in the later books!
Maybe a 3.5? Hate a cliffhanger(ish) ending, torn on reading the next book
challenging
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
adventurous
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
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
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
I picked up this book because it was labeled LGBTQ+. I liked that the main character is queer, and is not hypersexual. It makes sense with her trauma that she’s not ready to dive into full sex and I found it really refreshing. I also love how the author uses “male” and “female” and addresses the icky way it has been used in other series. I am finding out I am not the biggest fan of the “best assassin” trope, but I think this is the best one I’ve read so far. Keera is competent at her job, only hindered by alcohol or the people around her. I’m interested in the mystery of the series and I am looking forward to the next book.
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No