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the_story_girl389's review against another edition
4.0
Beautiful writing as ever! Roshani Chokshi is amazing. Her voice is just so flowy and velvety and omg I love it!!! It was giving me serious Aru Shah vibes even though I know this one was first...
Personally, I thought the romance was a tad bit overdone, and I'm usually all for it! Maybe it's just because I'm not too big on the whole love-at-first-sight thing. Or the passionate love. idk, I guess I just like it a little quieter or subtler if that makes any sense.
It did take me a little to get into the story, if that makes sense, but there were definitely some really good scenes in there. (my personal faves were the ones with food lol)
Personally, I thought the romance was a tad bit overdone, and I'm usually all for it! Maybe it's just because I'm not too big on the whole love-at-first-sight thing. Or the passionate love. idk, I guess I just like it a little quieter or subtler if that makes any sense.
It did take me a little to get into the story, if that makes sense, but there were definitely some really good scenes in there. (my personal faves were the ones with food lol)
desertlover's review against another edition
3.0
I liked certain aspects of this book, but it fell short of my expectations. The language was so flowery and wordy, it completely diminished the storyline. I enjoyed the middle, but the last quarter completely lost me. Overall, it was decent, but didn't make an memorable impression.
miabluu's review against another edition
5.0
This is one of the most beautiful and enchanting books I've ever read. Usually I care more about characters than the world building, a world can be original and fantastic but if the characters are flat for me, then I won't enjoy it.
Even though this book doesn't put much thought to the development of the characters, they still don't feel flat for me, they are more like intricate and mysterious and too complex to be explained fully. (This doesn't mean that I wouldn't have liked a bit more of information about the characters tho.)
On the other hand, the world and the writing were so captivating that I found myself completely consumed by the wonders of the Night Bazaar and the Naraka realm. I was so involved in this world that I found myself still awake at 1:00am because I just couldn't stop reading (and this doesn't happen frequently I'm usually asleep by 10:30pm lol) and not wanting to stop either.
This is definitely one of my favorite books that I've read this year and I'm going to be picking up the next one soon.
Even though this book doesn't put much thought to the development of the characters, they still don't feel flat for me, they are more like intricate and mysterious and too complex to be explained fully. (This doesn't mean that I wouldn't have liked a bit more of information about the characters tho.)
On the other hand, the world and the writing were so captivating that I found myself completely consumed by the wonders of the Night Bazaar and the Naraka realm. I was so involved in this world that I found myself still awake at 1:00am because I just couldn't stop reading (and this doesn't happen frequently I'm usually asleep by 10:30pm lol) and not wanting to stop either.
This is definitely one of my favorite books that I've read this year and I'm going to be picking up the next one soon.
carefulfearanddeaddevotion's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
If there is one thing I haate it's a dumb main character and Maya is SO fucking stupid and rash , in all of her lives . She did not have one single thought for herself, and made every decision on impulse and based on something someone she absolutely shouldn't trust (HELLO??? Mother Dhina hates you and has been nothing but evil to you your whole life whyyy would you choose to heed her "keep some secrets for yourself" advice, ESPECIALLY in regards to a weird ass door you found in a palace that you've been warned is basically out to get you???) (HELLO?????? "i need you to lead me" ???? how did it take her so long to connect the fucking dots? (and only after the dots were already connected for her, mind you. so really, she never connected shit) you were just the victim of an attempted murder by a shadow woman that said these exact words to you, why would you believe anything that comes out of the mouth of the person who just said this to you and is clearly trying to manipulate you??). She really must have not loved Amar if she believed Nritti over him in TWO lifetimes.
Anyway, pretty writing (though OVERLY flowery at times) so 3 stars.
Anyway, pretty writing (though OVERLY flowery at times) so 3 stars.
soele's review against another edition
3.0
My main criticism is, that it was too short. I would have liked to dive deeper into some aspects of the story and I sometimes missed a more detailed development of the relationships (and some (female) friends for her).
However, it was an entertaining and fast read and I really enjoyed it. :)
However, it was an entertaining and fast read and I really enjoyed it. :)
bright_night's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-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? Yes
4.0
lesserjoke's review against another edition
3.0
The Star-Touched Queen is about a young princess who gets saved from death through a marriage to a mysterious stranger, followed by her quest to save him from a force of evil once his secrets finally come out. It’s really a lovely fantasy story, richly steeped in the mythology of India. A lot of the fantasy genre is Eurocentric in nature, so it’s always refreshing to read a book like this, where nagas and rakshas take center stage.
salma_175's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.5
ameliabeimler's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25