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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
The dialogue is some of the worst I’ve ever encountered. Characters constantly explain the basic lore of the world in every chapter, turning most conversations into awkward exposition dumps. This not only makes the dialogue feel unnatural but also makes the characters come across as outright dumb. While the setup is intriguing, the writing lacks the skill needed to bring it to life.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
This is a hard book to rate. I didn’t enjoy it at all but I also didn’t hate it. It was just kind of…there. I didn’t connect to any of the characters and many of them felt so bland and one-dimensional that I couldn’t tell you anything about them. The same goes for the story in general. Again, it was just…there. The pace picks up in the last 25% or so of the book but it doesn’t really make up for the other 75% which is a complete slog - albeit a fairly well written one.
medium-paced
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
adventurous
tense
medium-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
dark
emotional
medium-paced
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I enjoyed this book. I love when women are evil and scheming. One of the characters is kind of annoying and also incompetent. She's basically immortal, but she honestly doesn't feel immortal. You'd think after 80 years you'd get over a few insecurities. She's friends with the prince, but doesn't know any of the political ramifications of the treaty he keeps talking about? Get it together.
At times, it's a bit heavy handed. There was one battle scene and it was just okay. Most of the book is scheming and manipulation, which is fun. I saw someone call this Irish Last Kingdom, and that's a really bad description.
At times, it's a bit heavy handed. There was one battle scene and it was just okay. Most of the book is scheming and manipulation, which is fun. I saw someone call this Irish Last Kingdom, and that's a really bad description.
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced