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adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Writing: 4⭐️/5
Alright, the writing is above adequate. At times, it really pushes the characters and plot in a nice, even beautiful, way. I think there were a few moments where the writing fell a bit flat, but overall, I had few issues with the writing.
Characters: 4.5⭐️/5
**Spoilers Below**
Kind of split on this one. On one hand, the characters were incredibly rich and interesting. On the other, it fell a bit into the trope of near-teens being incredibly powerful quickly. Both main characters hold head positions in the kingdom and, at times, act incredibly childish in spite of such prestigious positions. However, the three main characters we follow were fairly well-fleshed and fascinating, making their little immaturities a small issue that I was ready to ignore/accept. I liked the relationship between the characters and how slowly it grew – though maybe that also carried on a bit too long. I did like the fact that the enemies portion of the enemies-to-lovers trope felt real and raw. I really believed that these two people would not love each other.
Plot: 4.5⭐️/5
I want to give the plot a better mark, but the beginning was a lot of convenience in order to get our characters into another country. It was nice to see everyone in their element originally, but, plot-wise, it felt a bit weird where the novel started. I liked the second half of the book a lot more. The stakes increased, the drama unfolded, and our slow-burn romance finally ignited. I will also say there were some twists and turns I wasn’t expecting, or didn’t really think would happen, and I loved not knowing anyone’s next move.
Who Should Read This Book?
- Fans of romance-fantasy novels
- Fans of ACOTAR, TOG, Fourth Wing
- Those looking for plot-first books that still provide a bit of spice 🌶️
Content Warnings?
- Sexual content, blood, violence, murder, death, death of parent, war, torture, kidnapping, grief, vomit
Post-Reading Rating: 5⭐️/5
I am ready to watch this girl burn the world.
Final Rating: 4.25⭐️/5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Grief, Sexual content, Kidnapping, Murder, Physical abuse, Torture, Toxic friendship, Violence, War, Sexism, Emotional abuse, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexual harassment, and Vomit
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