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3.47 AVERAGE
3.47 AVERAGE
challenging
dark
emotional
hopeful
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
To Cage a God by Elizabeth May is a wonderful romantasy read.
From the get go the characters and plot are compelling and fun. The world is one that is easy to believe and live in, even if the reader hasn’t been privy to worlds inspired by Slavic lore before, there is also a strong dystopia that should be easy for readers to navigate.
The characters are complex with their own unique motivations and desires. May does a wonderful job of taking several different “main” characters and giving them life.
I found myself quoting the book to friends several times, my Storygraph updates are filled with little notes about the book.
As somebody that primarily reads f/f romance the m/f romance in this novel was JUICY. May does a wonderful job of fully engrossing you in the relationships of her characters. So I do recommend this novel for folks who, like me, tend to prefer queer romance. I feel both romance subplots got about equal attention and the resolutions were satisfying.
To Cage a God is the first book of I’m unsure how many. The second book is currently on hiatus with the author stating this one can be read as a standalone. While I do agree there is still a lot of plot, world and relationship to experience. I hope she returns to this series sooner rather than later.
From the get go the characters and plot are compelling and fun. The world is one that is easy to believe and live in, even if the reader hasn’t been privy to worlds inspired by Slavic lore before, there is also a strong dystopia that should be easy for readers to navigate.
The characters are complex with their own unique motivations and desires. May does a wonderful job of taking several different “main” characters and giving them life.
I found myself quoting the book to friends several times, my Storygraph updates are filled with little notes about the book.
As somebody that primarily reads f/f romance the m/f romance in this novel was JUICY. May does a wonderful job of fully engrossing you in the relationships of her characters. So I do recommend this novel for folks who, like me, tend to prefer queer romance. I feel both romance subplots got about equal attention and the resolutions were satisfying.
To Cage a God is the first book of I’m unsure how many. The second book is currently on hiatus with the author stating this one can be read as a standalone. While I do agree there is still a lot of plot, world and relationship to experience. I hope she returns to this series sooner rather than later.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Genocide, Colonisation, Classism
Moderate: Fire/Fire injury, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child abuse
adventurous
dark
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
adventurous
dark
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
adventurous
fast-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:
No
This book is about chronic pain and prejudice, love and found family and hatred and a really horrible villain. I wanted to love it, but something in it didn’t quite resonate with me.
Thank you to Daphne Press and NetGalley for allowing me to review this ARC! To Cage a God was one of my most anticipated releases for the early half of 2024, and I read this in three sessions.
The first 20% felt… slow. I really struggled to focus and to connect with the characters. The next 30% I finally started getting into it. Vitaly and Vasilisa really started to save it for me, the most engaging characters in the entire book. Then today I read the last 50% in one sitting, absolutely obsessed with it.
I really enjoyed the magic system, the Zmey, and though this clearly needs a sequel, it also stands on its own quite well.
The first 20% felt… slow. I really struggled to focus and to connect with the characters. The next 30% I finally started getting into it. Vitaly and Vasilisa really started to save it for me, the most engaging characters in the entire book. Then today I read the last 50% in one sitting, absolutely obsessed with it.
I really enjoyed the magic system, the Zmey, and though this clearly needs a sequel, it also stands on its own quite well.
Kwam niet in het verhaal, snapte de wereld ook niet goed, voor mijn gevoel te weinig uitleg zelfs in die eerste paar pagina’s
Another fun read from my Illumicrate monthly book box! I really liked the world/magic, and just wish it had been better developed.
adventurous
dark
funny
fast-paced