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3.7 AVERAGE
3.7 AVERAGE
emotional
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I was over halfway through and I didn’t want to pick it up. I didn’t like the main character and how genteel she was. I tried to get myself to read a chapter and I was looking at how many pages it was before I even started, so I decided to dnf.
No action. No build up. Not even good political intrigue. I also find that I have no real attachment to the characters. I wasn’t rooting for any of them. I just wanted the book to end. I give it two stars because the world is interesting and creative.
somaiya daud’s writing was incredible. this book had so much potential but it just didn't give what it was supposed to give
adventurous
dark
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Great audiobook.
June 26, 2020 (audiobook read) — I had tried to read this book physically before because I was really interested in it. I got to I think 53% before I gave up. This time I was able to finish it, so I would suggest reading it as an audiobook instead of physically because you can make the story go faster (I listen to it at x2 speed).
Even though I finished it, I don’t feel like I missed anything by not finishing it before. I still didn’t really like this book. I will not be continuing this series!
November 14, 2018 (physical read) — DNF. I can’t. I’ve tried. This is one of the only books I’m giving up on. It’s boring and loosing my interest I am trying to read it and am falling asleep because it’s so boring! I thought it sounded really cool but it’s just dull! I will be returning it to the store tonight as I don’t want to own this book anymore.
I’ve made it to page 188 which is 53% of the book and I just can’t. Nothing is happening in this book. I was kind of thinking it would like the Lunar chronicles but it’s not it’s just horrible! No thank you!
Even though I finished it, I don’t feel like I missed anything by not finishing it before. I still didn’t really like this book. I will not be continuing this series!
November 14, 2018 (physical read) — DNF. I can’t. I’ve tried. This is one of the only books I’m giving up on. It’s boring and loosing my interest I am trying to read it and am falling asleep because it’s so boring! I thought it sounded really cool but it’s just dull! I will be returning it to the store tonight as I don’t want to own this book anymore.
I’ve made it to page 188 which is 53% of the book and I just can’t. Nothing is happening in this book. I was kind of thinking it would like the Lunar chronicles but it’s not it’s just horrible! No thank you!
This was a pretty good book. There isn't a whole lot of action except in the beginning, and some parts did feel like they dragged a little bit, but I thoroughly enjoyed this. I will say that 80% in, it became a little too easy to set down and pick up something else instead, hence why it took me so long to finish this. I kept expecting for Amani and to become friends and I could smell it coming from a mile away, but even so, there were times when I thought it wouldn't happen (even though it did! and then...it kinda fell apart because you-know-THAT-happened), and I just love how the author portrays their relationship. Maram was more than just your typical villain, she has actual depth to her character and while I don't approve of how she handles certain things, I can still understand why she handles them in such a harsh manner. Now, this is definitely a slow book. As I said, there isn't really much action. It's mostly centered around Amani and her struggles in adapting to her new role after being kidnapped from her home. Regardless, it makes for an interesting read!
Spoiler
Maram
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
tense
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
I absolutely flew through Mirage! I loved Amani and Princess Maram so much and found their rivalry and eventual bond to be beautiful. I think the concept of this story was so fascinating because while Amani and Princess Maram were basically identical, the title of "Mirage" meant that ultimately what was most similar about them was completely arbitrary and based on something that was a mirage of the truth. I am so excited to read book two in this duology—Somaiya Daud is a fantastic writer and her passion for the world, culture, and history of the places her world is based upon shines through.
3.75 ⭐️s
3.75 ⭐️s