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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
adventurous
reflective
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
Review for the entire trilogy, without spoilers:
I’ve seen MANY bad reviews for this series but I find it very entertaining! Hence the high ratings. I haven’t read many books in the YA-fantasy-romance genre so perhaps it’s because I have less expectations.
I like the simplicity of the story, it doesn’t stray too far from the premise, and it explores the landscape of the fictional country it’s set in rather well. The conflicts & drama are well paced, except in the beginning of book 2. The third act of all the books are immensely satisfying. The magic system is okay, not groundbreaking but interesting enough.
The characters! They main protagonists & their friends feel alive. They are young & stubborn. May not be the most likeable characters but they have depth that is believable.
The antagonists are a bit more simplistic but it’s forgivable. Overall, it’s a very enjoyable trilogy!
I’ve seen MANY bad reviews for this series but I find it very entertaining! Hence the high ratings. I haven’t read many books in the YA-fantasy-romance genre so perhaps it’s because I have less expectations.
I like the simplicity of the story, it doesn’t stray too far from the premise, and it explores the landscape of the fictional country it’s set in rather well. The conflicts & drama are well paced, except in the beginning of book 2. The third act of all the books are immensely satisfying. The magic system is okay, not groundbreaking but interesting enough.
The characters! They main protagonists & their friends feel alive. They are young & stubborn. May not be the most likeable characters but they have depth that is believable.
The antagonists are a bit more simplistic but it’s forgivable. Overall, it’s a very enjoyable trilogy!
| Character | 6 – I sort of like a few characters
| Atmosphere | 6 – Nothing special, a few cool things
| Writing | 4 – I had to reread stuff repeatedly
| Plot | 6 – I liked about half of the plot points
| Intrigue | 7 – I want to read more from this author/series
| Logic | 6 – Mostly explained but a few holes
| Enjoyment | 6 – I didn’t hate reading it
adventurous
funny
mysterious
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:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
tense
medium-paced
For no apparent reason I was skeptical going into this. It took a bit to sweep me away, but by then I couldn't stop. I was carried by wave after wave of intrigue and surprise and will-it-or-won't-it and there were even a few twists that I didn't expect. 10/10 would recommend, and can't wait for Blood & Honey!!
All I have to say is, this book is amazing and I am in love.
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
mysterious
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:
No
Lit amo este libro chau
Very fun! Does over-dramatic romance as only YA fantasy can, and I was into it. Extremely light on world building and the actual plot around wtf is happening, but I guess it’s a series so maybe it’ll be explained in book 2! Not sure what conflict will be introduced in the next book romantically because it seems like their relationship is pretty zipped up nicely at the end of book 1. And the majority of the plot was their romance sooo. But we’ll see!
