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4.06 AVERAGE
4.06 AVERAGE
adventurous
dark
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
adventurous
emotional
funny
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Sure this is maybe reminiscent of some other YA fantasy, but it's also really well written and I was infinitely amused by semi conscious books, dusty librarians, redeemable demons, and grumpy sorcerers.
Synopsis- Elizabeth Scrivener’s world is simply black and white, all the great libraries are there to protect the kingdom against the magic that’s sealed in Grimoires and Grimoires from outside world while any kind of Sorcery is evil and the Sorcerer’s are feared for their lineage. When she gets caught up in a mysterious murder, she has no idea what malicious plans are being cooked behind her, she had to make unusual allies which questions her faith and the core essence of her life- there are choices to make, a world to save and a love to conquer!
Review- A greatest yet cruel gift from a book is making a reader believe that they are part of it and the world between the pages is very very real, it’s cruel because it ends abruptly and the reader is left in the mundane real world. This is one such book, the world is beautiful filled libraries, broody hero’s, demons and magic-if this doesn’t make you want to pick up the book keep reading.
This is a full meal book, it’s fast, action packed and rightly paced, the protagonist is a 17 year Orphan raised in Kingdom’s greatest library. She lives in a shell until she is cruelly pushed into reality where she had to unlearn everything and learn everything back properly. Nathaniel is a descendent of dark sorcery who is broody with a sad past yet a good heart, he is a classic “hero” from any fantasy world but what makes him special(apart from the bisexual representation)is his companion Silas, he brings a different dimension to the plot-line and keeps you more than intrigued.The relationship between these three MC’s is the most unique I have recently come across, it’s such a different take from what we are use to.
When a romance brews between Elizabeth and Nathaniel you might be getting nervous if this would be a distraction but the author wisely knows when to stop before it turns cliched. All through the book you are not given a chance to breath and so are the characters, it doesn’t drag for most of the part. The magic system if not unique it is certainly one of a kind where magic is not pictured as white and pure.
What I would have loved to see more is Silas, behind the mask of practiced seriousness you would be left wondering what actually is going inside that heart of his, his actions might be obvious proof yet It would have been wonderful to know more about his formal icy cool demeanor.Unlike usual fantasy plots, Nathaniel takes a back seat letting Elizabeth steer the wheel yet always being on her side, I really enjoyed his well balanced character development. I am little underwhelmed with the climax and that’s why 4 stars, however this book is a compelling read and a well done standalone that will left the reader more than contended!
You need to pick it up like yesterday!!
Review- A greatest yet cruel gift from a book is making a reader believe that they are part of it and the world between the pages is very very real, it’s cruel because it ends abruptly and the reader is left in the mundane real world. This is one such book, the world is beautiful filled libraries, broody hero’s, demons and magic-if this doesn’t make you want to pick up the book keep reading.
This is a full meal book, it’s fast, action packed and rightly paced, the protagonist is a 17 year Orphan raised in Kingdom’s greatest library. She lives in a shell until she is cruelly pushed into reality where she had to unlearn everything and learn everything back properly. Nathaniel is a descendent of dark sorcery who is broody with a sad past yet a good heart, he is a classic “hero” from any fantasy world but what makes him special(apart from the bisexual representation)is his companion Silas, he brings a different dimension to the plot-line and keeps you more than intrigued.The relationship between these three MC’s is the most unique I have recently come across, it’s such a different take from what we are use to.
When a romance brews between Elizabeth and Nathaniel you might be getting nervous if this would be a distraction but the author wisely knows when to stop before it turns cliched. All through the book you are not given a chance to breath and so are the characters, it doesn’t drag for most of the part. The magic system if not unique it is certainly one of a kind where magic is not pictured as white and pure.
What I would have loved to see more is Silas, behind the mask of practiced seriousness you would be left wondering what actually is going inside that heart of his, his actions might be obvious proof yet It would have been wonderful to know more about his formal icy cool demeanor.Unlike usual fantasy plots, Nathaniel takes a back seat letting Elizabeth steer the wheel yet always being on her side, I really enjoyed his well balanced character development. I am little underwhelmed with the climax and that’s why 4 stars, however this book is a compelling read and a well done standalone that will left the reader more than contended!
You need to pick it up like yesterday!!
adventurous
emotional
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:
N/A
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-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
spoilers for this book and fma:
Spoiler
nathaniel's dad trying to resurrect the dead mom and son? alchemy's one and only taboo -- human transmutation. the pentagram at the end made up of all the great libraries? literally the dwarf in the flask trying to become god
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
medium-paced
adventurous
lighthearted