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3.63 AVERAGE
3.63 AVERAGE
*The publisher provided a copy of this book to me via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review*
This book was my first read and first DNF of the year. Which is strange considering that I gave it 3 stars. So, here's the story. The magic system is excellent, the characters are like-able, the world is incredible. Unfortunately at 42% of the way through the book almost nothing had happened. There was so little intrigue that I just couldn't care less about the rest of the book. It was completely unfortunate. And there is SO MUCH POTENTIAL. My review isn't the only one to read this way, so my hope is that there was enough time for the author to do a significant re-write that would correct for these issues. At many points I can imagine the book taking off and really going somewhere - it just didn't need to sit in this slow dull place. Please, Rin Chupeco, do a re-write because that's a book I want to finish.
This book was my first read and first DNF of the year. Which is strange considering that I gave it 3 stars. So, here's the story. The magic system is excellent, the characters are like-able, the world is incredible. Unfortunately at 42% of the way through the book almost nothing had happened. There was so little intrigue that I just couldn't care less about the rest of the book. It was completely unfortunate. And there is SO MUCH POTENTIAL. My review isn't the only one to read this way, so my hope is that there was enough time for the author to do a significant re-write that would correct for these issues. At many points I can imagine the book taking off and really going somewhere - it just didn't need to sit in this slow dull place. Please, Rin Chupeco, do a re-write because that's a book I want to finish.
Not in the mood for YA fantasy and the writing feels a touch immature.
Listened to the audiobook of this and besides not liking the narrator (whispering to make the listening experience better only works when the listener can actually hear and doesn’t need to constantly adjust the volume), but I’m not just reviewing the audiobook.
I didn’t know it was possible to explain everything in so much detail but still leaving me confused and having no idea what’s going on
I didn’t know it was possible to explain everything in so much detail but still leaving me confused and having no idea what’s going on
Underwhelming and slow paced. Enjoyed it because I personally didn't mind it and the ending made it worth it
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
A very enjoyable read thats dark and ominous, if predictable at times.
I was intrigued by the plot but the world building lost me, and I found myself rereading sentences that didn't make sense. It's an interesting story but dry in the telling and I found myself rushing to finish it just to move on.
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
I enjoyed the writing in the book and the premise for the story. However I found it hard to get very invested in the story or the characters. It felt like this first book was mostly set up for the world and characters and what will happen in the future.
I didn't enjoy the style of the future reflections after every chapter. I think the information in those chapters was good, but something about the style of the writing turned me off. I found those chapters so annoying until the end of the book. Only then did they reveal important information to the story.
The ending is woah! Intense!!! The best part of the book that has me interested in reading more.
I didn't enjoy the style of the future reflections after every chapter. I think the information in those chapters was good, but something about the style of the writing turned me off. I found those chapters so annoying until the end of the book. Only then did they reveal important information to the story.
The ending is woah! Intense!!! The best part of the book that has me interested in reading more.
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Got this for free. But couldn't focus on the story. SO stopping after 5chapters
adventurous
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated