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smithrachaelynn's review
4.0
This book took me completely by surprise. I absolutely loved it. I can’t wait to keep reading this series.
jooooosi's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
lidotchka's review against another edition
4.0
★★★★☆ - I'm so glad to end 2021 with a good book!
When I read the back cover of this book, I wasn't that convinced about it. I thought it would be very similar to other YA books I read before (and loved like [b:The Winner's Curse|16069030|The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1)|Marie Rutkoski|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1377023523l/16069030._SX50_.jpg|21861552] for example). I thought this book would be just okay, that's why it took me a year before actually reading it.
However, as you can guess since this is a 4-star review, I absolutely loved it and was pleasantly surprised. Sure, the plot and story is quite generic and can sound a bit similar to other YA books BUT [b:Ash Princess|32505753|Ash Princess (Ash Princess Trilogy, #1)|Laura Sebastian|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1503181967l/32505753._SY75_.jpg|53100842] is also way more mature. Indeed, many subjects in this book aren't that often in YA books and I must say the story is quite violent.
I really enjoyed it and can't wait to start reading the second volume : [b:Lady Smoke|40702154|Lady Smoke (Ash Princess Trilogy, #2)|Laura Sebastian|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532535833l/40702154._SY75_.jpg|60796563] !
I highly recommend this book, it's really great and you will probably like it if you enjoyed books like [b:The Winner's Curse|16069030|The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1)|Marie Rutkoski|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1377023523l/16069030._SX50_.jpg|21861552] and generally like YA fiction.
When I read the back cover of this book, I wasn't that convinced about it. I thought it would be very similar to other YA books I read before (and loved like [b:The Winner's Curse|16069030|The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1)|Marie Rutkoski|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1377023523l/16069030._SX50_.jpg|21861552] for example). I thought this book would be just okay, that's why it took me a year before actually reading it.
However, as you can guess since this is a 4-star review, I absolutely loved it and was pleasantly surprised. Sure, the plot and story is quite generic and can sound a bit similar to other YA books BUT [b:Ash Princess|32505753|Ash Princess (Ash Princess Trilogy, #1)|Laura Sebastian|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1503181967l/32505753._SY75_.jpg|53100842] is also way more mature. Indeed, many subjects in this book aren't that often in YA books and I must say the story is quite violent.
I really enjoyed it and can't wait to start reading the second volume : [b:Lady Smoke|40702154|Lady Smoke (Ash Princess Trilogy, #2)|Laura Sebastian|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1532535833l/40702154._SY75_.jpg|60796563] !
I highly recommend this book, it's really great and you will probably like it if you enjoyed books like [b:The Winner's Curse|16069030|The Winner's Curse (The Winner's Trilogy, #1)|Marie Rutkoski|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1377023523l/16069030._SX50_.jpg|21861552] and generally like YA fiction.
oliofficialx's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Loved the dystopian vibe a got while reading the book and also loved the tiny bit of romance we got. One of my favourite characters has to be Cres, she is so mysterious and I can't predict how she's developing within the next books.
eeshie154's review against another edition
4.0
Dystopian Hunger Games meets fantasy YA. A compelling read, if only to see how the characters would turn out - but quite predictable in terms of “imprisoned important female figure has to choose between the boy of her childhood and the enemy’s son”
I’d recommend anyway!
I’d recommend anyway!
xabbiesx's review against another edition
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0