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4.08 AVERAGE
4.08 AVERAGE
it was slowburn. it was romantic. it was beautifully written. but nina… one kiss??? really??? crying in lesbian
adventurous
dark
emotional
sad
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:
Complicated
Really enjoyed the pace of the story and felt immersed in the world that Varela created.
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
funny
informative
mysterious
tense
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
I expected so much more. The world is rich and complex, and the premise has so much potential but I can’t say if I’ll be reaching for the sequel.
The characters are often two dimensional (even for a YA novel), and the amount of reiteration and straight up repetition was very frustrating to read (for me, at least.) My biggest complaints are literally just character names. How are there clearly complex cultural systems leading to regional naming traditions and then you have Storme? And Lar? And Crier? I am confusion.
Tl;dr - if you can aggressively suspend disbelief in the face of Crier (GASP) crying, and Ayla’s internal monologues, and you’re craving a truly teenage romance… then read away!
The characters are often two dimensional (even for a YA novel), and the amount of reiteration and straight up repetition was very frustrating to read (for me, at least.) My biggest complaints are literally just character names. How are there clearly complex cultural systems leading to regional naming traditions and then you have Storme? And Lar? And Crier? I am confusion.
Tl;dr - if you can aggressively suspend disbelief in the face of Crier (GASP) crying, and Ayla’s internal monologues, and you’re craving a truly teenage romance… then read away!
For me personally, I wanted something more mature, but at the end of the day, this is YA
YOOOO THIS HAS TO BE ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS IVE READ THIS YEAR IF NOT JN MY WHOLE LIFE I CANNOT WAIT FOR IRON HEART TO ARRIVE SKALSVSKSHDKD ENEMIES TO LOVERS SAPPHICS WE LOVE YOU
adventurous
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
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