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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
I tried really hard to get through this book and it wasn’t necessarily bad, but I felt like 75% of the way through was too long for me to still not feel like I understood the “why” of the book, ie what all the plot points were leading to, and I realized reading this felt like a chore. I’m sure this is the right book for someone just not me!
adventurous
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I don’t know I got bored with it and it wasn’t really keeping my attention
adventurous
challenging
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
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:
No
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Absolutely enchanting. The writing is lush, the atmosphere is pure magic, and the world feels like a dream you don’t want to wake up from. It’s a slow burn, but every page is worth it. A love letter to wonder and imagination.
A year ago, I wouldn’t have dared to even touch this book, because of something written on its back: „romance“. This singular word would have frightened my pathetic, conceited ass away, convinced that such frivolities were beneath me. It would have, if it weren’t for the recommendation of a friend, whose opinion I value highly. And now, after having actually read this book, I can say to that friend: Thank you. Truly. It was your suggestion, and your suggestion alone that enriched my world. Because I adore everything about this novel. The writing, the characters, the ambience, even the plot structure (you know it’s good when you can get excited about the plot structure) blend together perfectly. In fact, it is so well written that it managed to get my current self (slightly less pathetic and conceited, hopefully no longer an ass) invested in a love story (even though it’s actually so much more than that) of all things, which has only happened once before, in my favorite book ever. And so, there is only one thing left to say, a sentiment that bears repeating: Thank you.
- Some good plot twists with the characters
- The ending just felt quite shallow
- Not a super original or interesting magic system. Not well defined either.
- It felt like most of the characters didn't stand out much in their own personalities
- The idea of a game is well portrayed
- The ending just felt quite shallow
- Not a super original or interesting magic system. Not well defined either.
- It felt like most of the characters didn't stand out much in their own personalities
- The idea of a game is well portrayed
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
I liked this book. The characters were interesting and the setting was fantastic and the plot was very well done.
This book’s biggest flaw was that I spent the whole time reading it comparing it to The Starless Sea. And it did not fare well in that comparison.
This book’s biggest flaw was that I spent the whole time reading it comparing it to The Starless Sea. And it did not fare well in that comparison.