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jorunehah's review
3.0
So. It was not good.
I picked this book up when it was just translated in my country. It had a lot of advertising and the cover (different one than this) was amazing.
After I bought it, I heard that it was bad. And some time ago, when I first opened it, I had to agree, that it is not good.
The translation in lithuanian was pretty bad, the writing was pretty bad, the good guys were (pretty much) perfectly bland, the love stories were predictable. The book overall was hella long and had just sooo many characters and the action started pretty late.
However, it was not all that bad.
The story has some kind of planning and low-key not-too-engaging plot twists of it's own kind. I liked the concept of Mirar and the idea that the Gods are not actually all that good, though it lacked evidence.
Overall, I'm not dying to read the sequel, but it was a nice chill reading of a big fantasy book. I might read another book from the series if my 'to read' will be empty.
I picked this book up when it was just translated in my country. It had a lot of advertising and the cover (different one than this) was amazing.
After I bought it, I heard that it was bad. And some time ago, when I first opened it, I had to agree, that it is not good.
The translation in lithuanian was pretty bad, the writing was pretty bad, the good guys were (pretty much) perfectly bland, the love stories were predictable. The book overall was hella long and had just sooo many characters and the action started pretty late.
However, it was not all that bad.
The story has some kind of planning and low-key not-too-engaging plot twists of it's own kind. I liked the concept of Mirar and the idea that the Gods are not actually all that good, though it lacked evidence.
Overall, I'm not dying to read the sequel, but it was a nice chill reading of a big fantasy book. I might read another book from the series if my 'to read' will be empty.
yetibagetti's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
kimbapnboba's review
2.0
I just found the pace of this book too slow. It just seemed like too many things going on.
lutra_lutra's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
fast-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? It's complicated
4.0
ktloureads's review
adventurous
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
abylaren's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.5
carlacbarroso's review against another edition
4.0
Rating: 3,5
It has an interesting setting and the world building is well done, but there are too many POV and storylines, some of them a bit boring. There's not that much action or tension, and when there's some it seems to be really quickly resolved. A lot of questions are raised but few answered, but I guess this is just the start of a bigger story. But yeah, world building and characters make it a nice read.
It has an interesting setting and the world building is well done, but there are too many POV and storylines, some of them a bit boring. There's not that much action or tension, and when there's some it seems to be really quickly resolved. A lot of questions are raised but few answered, but I guess this is just the start of a bigger story. But yeah, world building and characters make it a nice read.
vickal's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
4.0
nicolleelizabeth's review against another edition
5.0
I found this trilogy by Trudi Canavan after immersing myself in The Black Magician trilogy.
This is drastically different to the one mentioned above and personally seems to be aimed at an older audience. The depth of the characters and the world you are in is immense. The settings are rich with details and the characters are deep and interesting.
The world is big and you get to see alot of it through the three books.
The use of magic is interesting and even more interesting are the characters who use it.
It is truly beautifully written; it is rich in description and because of it plants you right in the story with the characters (of which there are many).
I can't recommend this series, and author, enough.
This is drastically different to the one mentioned above and personally seems to be aimed at an older audience. The depth of the characters and the world you are in is immense. The settings are rich with details and the characters are deep and interesting.
The world is big and you get to see alot of it through the three books.
The use of magic is interesting and even more interesting are the characters who use it.
It is truly beautifully written; it is rich in description and because of it plants you right in the story with the characters (of which there are many).
I can't recommend this series, and author, enough.
ckjaer88's review against another edition
2.0
Finally finished this. I'm not saying its bad or anything, but it just didn't have me on the edge of my seat.
There is a lot of political maneuvering and cult-like mindsets to really have the story flowing smoothly. It felt kind of stuck sometimes. That said; the world is interesting - though a bit unnuanced.
In the beginning I really liked the character Leiard, but by the end of tis book he seemed so weak and insecure, easy to manipulate by the voice in his head. And don't even get me started on Auraya.
Having Tryss as the Siyee POV seemed like a complete waist of pages. I get why she put it in, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
A lot of the plot points were predictable and therefor didn't get my blood pumping. Frankly I was bored through most of the book. I don't believe in the romance between Leiard and Auraya. The only thing to brighten up the whole thing was Emerahl and Mirar. generally solid writing can't make up for lack of flow.
Not sure I'll be grabbing book 2 any time soon.
There is a lot of political maneuvering and cult-like mindsets to really have the story flowing smoothly. It felt kind of stuck sometimes. That said; the world is interesting - though a bit unnuanced.
In the beginning I really liked the character Leiard, but by the end of tis book he seemed so weak and insecure, easy to manipulate by the voice in his head. And don't even get me started on Auraya.
Having Tryss as the Siyee POV seemed like a complete waist of pages. I get why she put it in, but that doesn't mean I have to like it.
A lot of the plot points were predictable and therefor didn't get my blood pumping. Frankly I was bored through most of the book. I don't believe in the romance between Leiard and Auraya. The only thing to brighten up the whole thing was Emerahl and Mirar. generally solid writing can't make up for lack of flow.
Not sure I'll be grabbing book 2 any time soon.