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swampbooks's review
Think I’m gonna DNF this at 60% / Chapter 48. Maybe I’ll try finishing it in the future but tbh I just have no motivation to read this anymore.
The characters no longer interest me. Zélie used to be this badass heroine who fought for freedom and did what she could to correct her mistakes. Now she’s just rude and is a shitty friend to Amari, which is a big bummer bc they could’ve made such a power duo. Her actions and attitude flip flop continuously and I’m just not here for this high schooler mindset.
Amari wanted to be queen but spends her time getting walked all over by everyone else. That was basically her entire role.
Tzain just kinda faded away from existence. Last I checked he was still with them but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ guess he is no longer relevant so the author booted him.
None of these people should be in charge of anyone because they’re all too petty and immature, but especially not
Also the plot is just... somewhere else. Zélie wants to fight , Amari wants to talk to , and so most of the book is them bickering about it. Also I still don’t understand what the point of the war is anymore. It used to be that the non-magic normies were mad at the people who had magic, but now it seems like everyone has magic so what the fuck.
The characters no longer interest me. Zélie used to be this badass heroine who fought for freedom and did what she could to correct her mistakes. Now she’s just rude and is a shitty friend to Amari, which is a big bummer bc they could’ve made such a power duo. Her actions and attitude flip flop continuously and I’m just not here for this high schooler mindset.
Amari wanted to be queen but spends her time getting walked all over by everyone else. That was basically her entire role.
Tzain just kinda faded away from existence. Last I checked he was still with them but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ guess he is no longer relevant so the author booted him.
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Inan is a coward who also gets walked over even though he’s literally the king.Spoiler
this grown-ass man who has done nothing productive the entire time he’s been ruling.Also the plot is just... somewhere else. Zélie wants to fight
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Inanemmakay's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
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? It's complicated
5.0
arielleb148's review
1.0
me, seeing all the horrible reviews before i start: oh it can’t be that bad
me, giving up on it 88 pages in: oh no it’s really that bad huh
wasn’t sure how there could possibly be so many plot holes and so much bad writing in less than 100 pages but tomi found a way!!! this was so disappointing i’m so sad
no wonder i was able to buy this at half priced books i’d sell this book too
me, giving up on it 88 pages in: oh no it’s really that bad huh
wasn’t sure how there could possibly be so many plot holes and so much bad writing in less than 100 pages but tomi found a way!!! this was so disappointing i’m so sad
no wonder i was able to buy this at half priced books i’d sell this book too
sophrolijkbooks's review
4.0
Een goede sequel na Children of blood and bone. Boek 1 was 5 sterren voor mij, boek 2 4 sterren.
Ik vond het spannend en vol met actie. Er waren, helemaal vergeleken boek 1, wel erg veel personages en bijrollen waardoor ik af en toe in de war was.
Wat ik erg goed vond in dit boek is dat de personages zeer menselijk zijn weergegeven. Ze hebben emoties, uitbarstingen, verdriet op logische momenten. Soms begreep ik hun keuzes in de oorlog niet, vooral niet van Amari.
Ik ben erg benieuwd naar boek 3.
Ik vond het spannend en vol met actie. Er waren, helemaal vergeleken boek 1, wel erg veel personages en bijrollen waardoor ik af en toe in de war was.
Wat ik erg goed vond in dit boek is dat de personages zeer menselijk zijn weergegeven. Ze hebben emoties, uitbarstingen, verdriet op logische momenten. Soms begreep ik hun keuzes in de oorlog niet, vooral niet van Amari.
Ik ben erg benieuwd naar boek 3.
glarix7699's review
3.0
I thought the book was good and enjoyable.
The character development was a hit or miss, depending on who you were rooting for. I enjoyed Amari's development and I hope her actions will be reflected in the third book and we see a more mature princess. I thought she was a pretty bland character in the first book, so seeing her take risks and seeing those consequences for her poor actions made her have flavor. It showed she can also make terrible choices, which is a treat to see when she always does good.
Zelie was still a little lackluster imo. She always thought she was the one suffering when in reality, everyone is suffering. I get we're supposed to feel for her but I felt a little annoyed. She needs to realize that just because you're the chosen one, doesn't mean you get to act like everything revolves around you. Use your strengths and gifts to protect others, not mope around and cry every second.
Inan's development was definitely interesting. He changed and I think it was nice to see a good change within a character that we thought was completely evil. I guess it shows he has a heart. Should there have been more development? Sure, but overall it was okay.
The plot itself wasn't terrible but it wasn't new either. The worldbuilding was great and I love that we got to see more of their world, magic, and history with the people. The book revolved around a lot of fighting and a lot of "down with the monarchy!" vibes. Again, nothing new but it wasn't terrible.
I say if you enjoy a new magic system and a new world, then continue to read this series.
The character development was a hit or miss, depending on who you were rooting for. I enjoyed Amari's development and I hope her actions will be reflected in the third book and we see a more mature princess. I thought she was a pretty bland character in the first book, so seeing her take risks and seeing those consequences for her poor actions made her have flavor. It showed she can also make terrible choices, which is a treat to see when she always does good.
Zelie was still a little lackluster imo. She always thought she was the one suffering when in reality, everyone is suffering. I get we're supposed to feel for her but I felt a little annoyed. She needs to realize that just because you're the chosen one, doesn't mean you get to act like everything revolves around you. Use your strengths and gifts to protect others, not mope around and cry every second.
Inan's development was definitely interesting. He changed and I think it was nice to see a good change within a character that we thought was completely evil. I guess it shows he has a heart. Should there have been more development? Sure, but overall it was okay.
The plot itself wasn't terrible but it wasn't new either. The worldbuilding was great and I love that we got to see more of their world, magic, and history with the people. The book revolved around a lot of fighting and a lot of "down with the monarchy!" vibes. Again, nothing new but it wasn't terrible.
I say if you enjoy a new magic system and a new world, then continue to read this series.
deevie's review against another edition
adventurous
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
4.5
moyecome's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
mariugonza's review
5.0
I'm all for character development, and a great ending! Can't wait for the next book