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patchworkbunny's review against another edition
4.0
In the Malaysian village of Janda Baik, two girls awake with no memories of who they were, just their names; Muna and Sakti. Sakti possesses magic but Muna does, yet the witch Mak Genggang takes them both in. When they become desperate to learn the truth, the girls go against their mentor's wishes and are sent off to England to make amends at the Sorceress Royale's academy for female magicians.
It's been a long wait since we last saw Prunella and Zacharias I loved the different direction The Last Queen took, whilst still revisiting beloved characters from the first book. I instantly warmed to Muna, her love for her sister and her willingness to march into danger to save her.
The English magiciennes are still battling with the prejudice of the patriarchy. Among the upper class, ladies doing magic is pure scandal. Harriet plays a bigger part in this story, resigned to marriage in order to help her family, she can go on one last adventure. When the Queen of Fairy accuses England of stealing a powerful artefact, someone needs to venture into the Fairy Court to sort things out.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable sequel and Zen Cho's storytelling has only got better. I did work it all out well before the characters but it was still a delight. I hope there won't be too long until the next one!
It's been a long wait since we last saw Prunella and Zacharias I loved the different direction The Last Queen took, whilst still revisiting beloved characters from the first book. I instantly warmed to Muna, her love for her sister and her willingness to march into danger to save her.
The English magiciennes are still battling with the prejudice of the patriarchy. Among the upper class, ladies doing magic is pure scandal. Harriet plays a bigger part in this story, resigned to marriage in order to help her family, she can go on one last adventure. When the Queen of Fairy accuses England of stealing a powerful artefact, someone needs to venture into the Fairy Court to sort things out.
This was a thoroughly enjoyable sequel and Zen Cho's storytelling has only got better. I did work it all out well before the characters but it was still a delight. I hope there won't be too long until the next one!
kristinecanwrite's review against another edition
5.0
A sweet, fun book the focuses on character and explores more of the fantasy elements of the world. This one, for me, was even better than the first one.
book_gremlin42's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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? No
4.5
nmorin's review against another edition
4.0
Not as good as the first one for me, and wish that the had been more developed, that kind of came out of left field for me honestly, but still charming and fun! Love a sisterhood story.
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romanceriotsquirrrl's review against another edition
3.0
While the characters were interesting and the pov fresh, the plot telegraphed itself pretty clearly.
birdstar's review against another edition
4.0
I am now reading everything I can get my hands on by Zen Cho. I love the way she tells a story. I googled to see if there would be a third book in this series but sadly there will not be any others. Instead I am off to lose myself in her short stories. I cannot wait to see what will write next.
tsap's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
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? N/A
5.0
dude_watchin_with_the_brontes's review against another edition
5.0
Once again, Zen Cho writes an enchanting epic fantasy for those of us who have so longed for one, but could not find a place for ourselves in Gondor or Camelot.