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sohara's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
crystalstarrlight's review against another edition
4.0
Bullet Review:
A fun fantasy (more like alternate history) of a courtesan, Phedre, and the intricate political uprising plot she uncovers.
If you don't like some BDSM and rough play along with some gory/violent scenes, put the book down and walk away. Also it's long, sometimes really slow and very, VERY intricate. But it's a great fantasy story starring a wonderful female character.
I do plan to read more of this series, but I have other obligations and series to finish first. Plus, after listening to this for probably 2 months, I need a break.
A fun fantasy (more like alternate history) of a courtesan, Phedre, and the intricate political uprising plot she uncovers.
If you don't like some BDSM and rough play along with some gory/violent scenes, put the book down and walk away. Also it's long, sometimes really slow and very, VERY intricate. But it's a great fantasy story starring a wonderful female character.
I do plan to read more of this series, but I have other obligations and series to finish first. Plus, after listening to this for probably 2 months, I need a break.
vahala's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
lucardus's review against another edition
3.0
Das Buch hat mich nicht über die volle Länge halten können. Es gab irgendwann nicht mehr die Erwartung, dass Überraschendes passieren könnte oder ich komplexere Handlung zu erwarten hätte. Aus den sicherlich vorhandenen Möglichkeiten macht mir die Autorin zu wenig. Ich habe abgebrochen, nachdem ein "Problem" einfach durch Gesang gelöst, das nächste Kapitel eine ähnlich simple Lösung bereithielt. Das reicht mir dann insgesamt nicht, um meine Neugier und die Spannung aufrechtzuerhalten, zumal die Welt an sich nicht viel anders als Europa ist, nur die Namen sind verballhornt. Ich war zuletzt dann eher gelangweilt.
kayay's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
4.25
carlacbarroso's review against another edition
dark
emotional
sad
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
changes's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
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? Yes
4.75
jennkei's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes when I re-read books, especially when it's been a while (more than ten years in this case, I reckon), I worry that I'll realise the book is no longer as good as it was, that I no longer enjoy it.
I'm happy to say I still enjoyed it the second go-round! Also realised how long it actually is.
I'm happy to say I still enjoyed it the second go-round! Also realised how long it actually is.
blamemachine's review against another edition
very complex; will be coming back later
bookishbrittany's review against another edition
I will come back to this eventually, but I am just not in the mood for this atm