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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
adventurous
challenging
lighthearted
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It’s fun to re-read a favorite book from my high school years.
There were so many aspects of this book I could see myself loving, a few that I appreciated but simply weren't to my own personal taste and some parts I had issue with.
Starting with the aspects that I really liked: Of course I enjoyed the dragons, world and sociopolitical system. I also liked the dynamic between Ramoth and Lessa. As an avid fantasy fan I can see how these stories have impacted the genre and it was great to see the origin of some topes etc.
The parts that are completely down to my own taste: I'm not a fan of time travel most of the time, something that is prevalent in this story. I also like my fantasy books to be meatier and longer with lots of worldbuilding and though the world in this was certainly interesting I would have liked to have spent more time in it before kicking off the action (again entirely subjective).
The parts that actually docked stars significantly for me was the relationship between F'Lar and Lessa. I have read plenty of problematic romances. I think my issue here was the romanticising of abusive behaviour and it not being addressed as problematic.
Overall, I can understand the appeal, it simply wasn't for me. If I saw the next book going for 1€ I would give it a go but it's not something I'm in a rush to continue.
Starting with the aspects that I really liked: Of course I enjoyed the dragons, world and sociopolitical system. I also liked the dynamic between Ramoth and Lessa. As an avid fantasy fan I can see how these stories have impacted the genre and it was great to see the origin of some topes etc.
The parts that are completely down to my own taste: I'm not a fan of time travel most of the time, something that is prevalent in this story. I also like my fantasy books to be meatier and longer with lots of worldbuilding and though the world in this was certainly interesting I would have liked to have spent more time in it before kicking off the action (again entirely subjective).
The parts that actually docked stars significantly for me was the relationship between F'Lar and Lessa. I have read plenty of problematic romances. I think my issue here was the romanticising of abusive behaviour and it not being addressed as problematic.
Overall, I can understand the appeal, it simply wasn't for me. If I saw the next book going for 1€ I would give it a go but it's not something I'm in a rush to continue.
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Content Warnings
Moderate: Rape
3 stars.
I have…..conflicting thoughts. Full RTC.
I have…..conflicting thoughts. Full RTC.
adventurous
challenging
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
No
Wasn’t a fan of the writing style. Couldn’t get engaged enough to care about the characters.
adventurous
inspiring
mysterious
tense
medium-paced