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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
I really enjoyed this story about Artemesia, a nun who ends up sharing space with a Revenant, one of the seven 5th order spirits, the most powerful of the spirits. I loved the banter between Artemesia and Rathanael and watching how their relationship with each other developed over the course of the book.
I loved the worldbuilding with the unique system of magic that was an odd blend of spirit and divine, although I think it could have used a bit more fleshing out. The rules did not always seem very clear and although I'm hoping things will become more clear in future books, I'm not sure if the author has fully committed to her system of magic. Still, this did not take away from my enjoyment of the book.
The main characters were quite interesting, especially Artemisia, Leander, Marguerite, and of course, Rathanael, and I suspect we'll learn even more about them in future books. Although there were some action/battle scenes in this book, the focus of the book was much more on storytelling and character development, which I prefer. It was also refreshing to read a YA book that didn't include a romantic angle. It definitely would not have worked in this story, as the relationship between Rathanael and Artemisia is much more important.
I am really looking forward to reading future books in this series, although I have no idea how long we'll have to wait!
I received an advance review copy from NetGalley for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
I loved the worldbuilding with the unique system of magic that was an odd blend of spirit and divine, although I think it could have used a bit more fleshing out. The rules did not always seem very clear and although I'm hoping things will become more clear in future books, I'm not sure if the author has fully committed to her system of magic. Still, this did not take away from my enjoyment of the book.
The main characters were quite interesting, especially Artemisia, Leander, Marguerite, and of course, Rathanael, and I suspect we'll learn even more about them in future books. Although there were some action/battle scenes in this book, the focus of the book was much more on storytelling and character development, which I prefer. It was also refreshing to read a YA book that didn't include a romantic angle. It definitely would not have worked in this story, as the relationship between Rathanael and Artemisia is much more important.
I am really looking forward to reading future books in this series, although I have no idea how long we'll have to wait!
I received an advance review copy from NetGalley for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.
This review is laaaaaate.
I was provided an e-arc of this book with the disclaimer that a lot of the repetition would be edited out of the final copy of the book. With that in mind, I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
This book was cool, point blank, period. Medieval gothic nuns, spirit possession, demonic plots, and a damaged and flawed female MC all wrapped in a dose of comedy. Vespertine has been compared to Venom, and it does not disappoint -however, it doesn’t have a romantic arc which I found absolutely refreshing. I love a good fantasy romance but it was nice to see a female MC working to save the world that didn’t have to battle for their partner.
The hierarchy of spirits is a bit complex and remembering how they are formed takes a bit of effort but I found that it added a lot to the story and I expect will be quite helpful as this series continues. I look forward to more from this world .
I was provided an e-arc of this book with the disclaimer that a lot of the repetition would be edited out of the final copy of the book. With that in mind, I give this book a 4 out of 5 stars.
This book was cool, point blank, period. Medieval gothic nuns, spirit possession, demonic plots, and a damaged and flawed female MC all wrapped in a dose of comedy. Vespertine has been compared to Venom, and it does not disappoint -however, it doesn’t have a romantic arc which I found absolutely refreshing. I love a good fantasy romance but it was nice to see a female MC working to save the world that didn’t have to battle for their partner.
The hierarchy of spirits is a bit complex and remembering how they are formed takes a bit of effort but I found that it added a lot to the story and I expect will be quite helpful as this series continues. I look forward to more from this world .
Fun YA fantasy set in a gloomy world where the dead do not rest. Artemisia is a nun who reluctantly binds a high-level undead, and they bicker their way to victory.
Happy Black History Month! Took a brief break from the list of books on my TBR written by Black authors for this libby book I’ve had on hold for a few months that finally became available:
Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot to say about it. It was alright. There were a lot of aspects of the story I thought were unique and intriguing, but I found myself less and less invested as time went on, and I really struggled to connect with any of the characters.
Unfortunately, I don’t have a lot to say about it. It was alright. There were a lot of aspects of the story I thought were unique and intriguing, but I found myself less and less invested as time went on, and I really struggled to connect with any of the characters.
adventurous
dark
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
dark
mysterious
tense
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:
N/A
The revenant saved the book for me. Unfortunately, i still feel so underwhelmed. I think there was a lot of info-dumping in the beginning and this could partly be my fault for not checking the synopsis before diving into it. Either way, i still feel like I don't really get the point here. It's just the main character running around and in hiding. Some of the things didn't really make sense to me, and while it seemed like the stake was pretty high, i personally think the execution made it feel so underwhelming. I can say that the only thing i love is how sassy the revenant was and how it talked haha. I think this is a duology and I don't think I'll pick up this sequel; this story really isn't for me.
-> 2.5
-> 2.5
adventurous
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Such cool world building, just a really enjoyable story.