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3.95 AVERAGE
3.95 AVERAGE
I absolutely loved this book and the story. It was nice having a fantasy book that wasn’t heavy in world building and didn’t have to concentrate really hard in that aspect. I loved having a fantasy book that was centred around animals and the conservation around endangered animals. I found Aila extremely relatable with her social anxiety and love of animals. The Phoenix Keeper covered a variety of topics and I honestly loved it all round. I have the illumicrate exclusive edition which is stunning but I listened to it on audio and the audiobook is really good. I will definitely be reading this book again. I loved it so much.
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Would have given 4 stars but Alia was so unlikable and whiny for 75% of the book. The trope of scientist is bad with crowds etc. is just so overdone too
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:
Yes
Lovely book. It was cozy and beautiful. As a socially anxious sapphic who also has an extreme love for animals, I absolutely love Aila. I also had a definite off-feeling about that one character for a while, so I'm not surprised what the character ended up doing.
I liked the romance too, though it could've been better. I loved the animals and their personalities. Overall a good book.
I liked the romance too, though it could've been better. I loved the animals and their personalities. Overall a good book.
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
relaxing
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:
Complicated
It’s like a warm hug from a friend with a few chuckles full of love while embraced. Love this book so much
4.5 stars - only minus .5 star since it was a little slow/long in the middle but otherwise this was such a cute cozy wholesome story !
This reall hit me at the exact right time. It's not a fantasy of epic proportions but it does have some interesting world building even if 99% of it takes place inside of a zoo. Still, the creatures are all really cool and you get some natural history to go with it and it all feels very real.
The characters were really good too. I liked Aila, our MC a lot. She's awkward and socially anxious but also passionate and kind. She does have flaws which aren't downplayed and she apologizes and tries to be better.
The relationship was very cute, a very realistic "enemies" to lovers. The flip felt very natural and not implausible or forced in any way.
Lastly, there was a very nice Chekovs Gun in there and it was very satisfying when it was used in the end lol.
Anyway, this was a really nice cozy fantasy. It's a stand alone so its perfect if you just want something low stress, low effort for in between or to get out of a reading slump.
The characters were really good too. I liked Aila, our MC a lot. She's awkward and socially anxious but also passionate and kind. She does have flaws which aren't downplayed and she apologizes and tries to be better.
The relationship was very cute, a very realistic "enemies" to lovers. The flip felt very natural and not implausible or forced in any way.
Lastly, there was a very nice Chekovs Gun in there and it was very satisfying when it was used in the end lol.
Anyway, this was a really nice cozy fantasy. It's a stand alone so its perfect if you just want something low stress, low effort for in between or to get out of a reading slump.