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ariel790's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-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
Coming of age story, focusing on Ruadora Damascus, princess of the High Mountain Court. Starts shortly after the events of the first book of its series, from her pov dealing with the aftermath of her choosing to wield the Imortal Blade. Darkness and loneliness has been her bread and butter her whole life, the sword only seems to amplify those feelings. She must now fight for herself while being pulled in many directions at once.
I feel this second story of the Five Crowns of Okrith was well improved over the first. Rua is much more developed and given more depth than even Remy was in her story. This, I felt, made her more interesting.
The story telling was smoother. Less repetitive. Lulled in some spots, but still very enjoyable.
I feel this second story of the Five Crowns of Okrith was well improved over the first. Rua is much more developed and given more depth than even Remy was in her story. This, I felt, made her more interesting.
The story telling was smoother. Less repetitive. Lulled in some spots, but still very enjoyable.
Content Warnings
Graphic: War, Blood, and Grief
Moderate: Death, Slavery, and Sexual content
Minor: Emotional abuse, Torture, Classism, Sexual harassment, Panic attacks/disorders, Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Injury/Injury detail
ka_ke's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
I’ll admit, I was a little disappointed when I realized this book was from Rua’s POV and not more about Remy/Hale and the rest of the original characters. I suppose this was because I found Rua to be intolerable for the first 55% of the book. I wish there had been more of a transition from miserable to confident and happy for her. That being said, I am looking forward to the third book!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Gore, Injury/Injury detail, Violence, Body horror, Drug abuse, Emotional abuse, Grief, Sexual content, Addiction, Gaslighting, and Misogyny
Minor: War, Torture, Murder, Kidnapping, Suicidal thoughts, and Classism
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