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4.1 AVERAGE
4.1 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
The revenant and Artemisia’s sassy banter made me laugh multiple times throughout the book. I did not expect that I’d love this story and the characters as much as I did. Also, I randomly have a crush on Rathanael? But also Leander? Like what? Every character in this book played a part somehow and I loved that. The plot was truly propelled by these characters choices and feelings, and I LOVE that in books.
Also, one of my favorite details in fantasy is the world building, and I’d say the author did a great job at it. I really felt like I could walk down the streets of Bonsaint and know where I’m going, and have torn feelings about the Lady and the clerics.
Most underrated character: badass Mother Delours.
Also, one of my favorite details in fantasy is the world building, and I’d say the author did a great job at it. I really felt like I could walk down the streets of Bonsaint and know where I’m going, and have torn feelings about the Lady and the clerics.
Most underrated character: badass Mother Delours.
adventurous
challenging
dark
inspiring
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I have never read a fantasy book that was inspired by religion, it was different but fun. I also think I have developed a new like in books when it comes to other worldly entities and talking inside our FMC. I also think it would be a great start to a series with the way it ended leaving room for more story to be told. My only issue was that at least for me the chapters were all a little too long so took me a bit to get through this book with my attention span.
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Vespertine is a very religious story, not in a way that it encourages readers to believe a certain belief of a religion, but the characters and settings themselves are very religious. The main characters are a nun and a revenant, and the settings are mostly in a cathedral or in a village with strong superstitious beliefs based on the saints.
The things I really liked about this story are the main characters, Artemisia and the revenant. Artemisia is a very relatable character for me. Her social anxiety and aloofness resonated with me, since I have that kind of personality. However, Margaret Rogerson, the author, provided her a counter personality for her weakness, and that is she never minded what other people would say to her. She had a focus. Meanwhile, the revenant is sassy and wise. I like its banter and rants with Artemisia about the nature of humans. Despite its sassiness, it cared for Artemisia’s being—when her body is tired, hungry, thirsty, etc.—it was there to remind her to take care of herself. “Have you ever considered that your body carries you?” It asked Artemisia, and that’s a very significant and memorable. It is also relatable with its irony (a good thing) and multidimensional personality. The bond between Artemisia and the revenant started a little bit hard, then smoothed out as the time went by. Their trust for each other developed over time, and that’s what I really like about them.
The spirits and other revenants are also fascinating and they add to the experience of living the setting through reading. There’s a lot of details that I wasn’t able to catch up. I am not certain if it was a really a me-problem.
Overall, reading Vespertine is such a good experience. I may re-read it to clear my mind and understand it on a deeper level. SOON.
Ps. I'm glad I pushed through this story when I was on the verge of giving up on it. The characters are not the reason for it. They're even relatable. But the goal of the character or of the story itself is barely present. It's like I'm just wandering in the woods without any map or direction. I just went with the flow.
The things I really liked about this story are the main characters, Artemisia and the revenant. Artemisia is a very relatable character for me. Her social anxiety and aloofness resonated with me, since I have that kind of personality. However, Margaret Rogerson, the author, provided her a counter personality for her weakness, and that is she never minded what other people would say to her. She had a focus. Meanwhile, the revenant is sassy and wise. I like its banter and rants with Artemisia about the nature of humans. Despite its sassiness, it cared for Artemisia’s being—when her body is tired, hungry, thirsty, etc.—it was there to remind her to take care of herself. “Have you ever considered that your body carries you?” It asked Artemisia, and that’s a very significant and memorable. It is also relatable with its irony (a good thing) and multidimensional personality. The bond between Artemisia and the revenant started a little bit hard, then smoothed out as the time went by. Their trust for each other developed over time, and that’s what I really like about them.
The spirits and other revenants are also fascinating and they add to the experience of living the setting through reading. There’s a lot of details that I wasn’t able to catch up. I am not certain if it was a really a me-problem.
Overall, reading Vespertine is such a good experience. I may re-read it to clear my mind and understand it on a deeper level. SOON.
Ps. I'm glad I pushed through this story when I was on the verge of giving up on it. The characters are not the reason for it. They're even relatable. But the goal of the character or of the story itself is barely present. It's like I'm just wandering in the woods without any map or direction. I just went with the flow.
I found this book because I literally Googled fantasies with no romance: I am a hardcore fantasy read girly & have had a hard time finding a solid fantasy book that doesn’t heavily rely on a romance plot. This did NOT disappoint - and finding that the author confirmed on Tumblr that she thinks of Artemisia as aro-ace was just the cherry on top for me - I LOVE. Literally no romance, telling you right now & that is no spoiler.
This is a darker fantasy with phenomenal world-building and a fabulously snarky undertone throughout the book. Something that surprised me was how well the supporting characters were developed - I obviously loved Artemisia but I equally loved all of the others just as much. As an agnostic I was hesitant that this book revolving around nuns would make this book borderline religious - happy to confirm that was not at all the case.
Such a unique read, haven’t read anything quite like it. Very different from Sorcery of Thorns, but if you loved the writing of SOT you will equally love this book - Rogerson just can’t disappoint!
This is a darker fantasy with phenomenal world-building and a fabulously snarky undertone throughout the book. Something that surprised me was how well the supporting characters were developed - I obviously loved Artemisia but I equally loved all of the others just as much. As an agnostic I was hesitant that this book revolving around nuns would make this book borderline religious - happy to confirm that was not at all the case.
Such a unique read, haven’t read anything quite like it. Very different from Sorcery of Thorns, but if you loved the writing of SOT you will equally love this book - Rogerson just can’t disappoint!
adventurous
dark
funny
medium-paced
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes