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bookbelle5_17's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Review of Ruin of Kings
By: Jenn Lyons
There is a prophecy about Kihrin, but instead being a savior of this world, he might be the destroyer. The long-lost son of the noble house D’Mon, Kihrin is fighting his family legacy and his destiny.
The narrative framework of this unique with three characters narrating the story for the reading. It is recording of an event that happens in this world and the person recording providing footnotes that are funny and informative at the same time. He gives us facts that Kihrin or the other characters might not know. The book starts with Kihrin in prison claiming he’s bored, and his captor Talon shape-shifter type creature suggests he tell her the story of his life. He begins, but she stops him, not liking where he starts, and because she can see inside his head, she tells his story from the point she thinks he should have start. The story goes back and forth between the two different parts of Kihrin. It did take me some time to get into, but this framework provides a fun way to tell story once I got into the story. I adored these complex characters, but there was one that I absolutely hate, Darzin. The dragons were awesome and “the old man” was fun and scary at the same time. He was so abusive and controlling and he made a terrifying villain as he was also unpredictable. The world building was great, and the magic system has a bit mystery to it. Though, the reincarnation aspect made the family tree confusing and there is some incest. This is a great first book
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content, Violence, Domestic abuse, Misogyny, Murder, Slavery, Physical abuse, and Child abuse
Moderate: Incest and Panic attacks/disorders
silverbear's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
funny
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Gore, Physical abuse, and Slavery
Minor: Child death, Panic attacks/disorders, and Sexual assault
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