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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
tense
medium-paced
Good story about having hope when things seem dismal but several parts felt pretty slow and too many “surprise twists” at the end that made the plot less intriguing.
adventurous
challenging
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:
Complicated
I'm shaken??? As many have said before me, the ending goes CRAZY. That being said, I found it a little out of nowhere. This is the epitome of a young adult fantasy, and I mean that in the best way possible. If you are looking for something that itches the strong female lead overcoming unbeatable odds, this is for you.
challenging
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
I don't usually like YA novels. Either the characters are too immature for my liking, or I feel like the writing is simplified for a younger audience. This book suffers from neither of those aspects. In fact, I often forgot that Kiva was only 17. However, it does seem to echo parts of other stories with the trials, the prison, and the isolation of Kiva from others.
Even though I suspected many of the twists from the beginning, it still was an enjoyable adventure for it all to unfold. Towards the end I wasn't sure how this would become a 3 book series until the reveal of Kiva's mother, but now I am eager to move on to the next book. I am wondering if Kiva and Jaren will find a way to overcome all their secrets without damaging their budding relationship too much. The setting of the prison was described so well that I'm excited to explore the rest of the world and learn more about politics.
Even though I suspected many of the twists from the beginning, it still was an enjoyable adventure for it all to unfold. Towards the end I wasn't sure how this would become a 3 book series until the reveal of Kiva's mother, but now I am eager to move on to the next book. I am wondering if Kiva and Jaren will find a way to overcome all their secrets without damaging their budding relationship too much. The setting of the prison was described so well that I'm excited to explore the rest of the world and learn more about politics.
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I ended up really really liking it. Started off feeling so-so about it but the last 150 pages or so were very good. I kinda saw the twist coming, but I thought the reveal was very well done. I LOVED the characters so much. I can’t wait to see what happens next. I REALLY LIKE JAREN AND KIVA BUT IM NOT READY FOR THE EMOTIONAL TURMOIL THAT WILL TAKE ROOT IF/WHEN THEY BECOME ENEMIES
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
sad
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I feel like it's been so long since I was fully invested in a good fantasy series and finally the time is here again. The writing was good, the characters were amazing, the plot from intriguing to f-ing insane. I loved it.
EDIT:
I LIED. stop at this book. The second just brings the series down in the most awful way.
EDIT:
I LIED. stop at this book. The second just brings the series down in the most awful way.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual assault