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jbird7's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
dream_11's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
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? It's complicated
4.75
asriram's review against another edition
5.0
This book was amazing. My heart was aching at the end of this book. Iβm eagerly awaiting the release of the next book.
Following up on The Jasmine Throne, Tasha Suri released yet another fantastic novel. While the first novel suffered from pacing issues, with a slow first act and a long-drawn out climax leading to an over saturated final act, The Oleander Sword continues the story of the amazing characters from the first novel: Malini, Priya, Bhumika, and Rao all get amazing character development, as they suffer more and more. The book started out in a way I anticipated, and by the end of the it, I was completely along for the ride. It was exciting to see their stories play out, and the tragedy and heartbreak of the novel was extremely compelling.
Following up on The Jasmine Throne, Tasha Suri released yet another fantastic novel. While the first novel suffered from pacing issues, with a slow first act and a long-drawn out climax leading to an over saturated final act, The Oleander Sword continues the story of the amazing characters from the first novel: Malini, Priya, Bhumika, and Rao all get amazing character development, as they suffer more and more. The book started out in a way I anticipated, and by the end of the it, I was completely along for the ride. It was exciting to see their stories play out, and the tragedy and heartbreak of the novel was extremely compelling.
breu's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.75
sjules1112's review against another edition
adventurous
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? Yes
5.0
thenymphsvoice's review against another edition
challenging
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
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? Yes
5.0
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sandra_broadwill's review against another edition
4.5
Honestly it took me about 20% of the way in to get hooked, but I think that's just because it's been a year since I read the first one. I couldn't remember who several of the characters were. But then I got super hooked and just wanted to binge the rest. This is a stunning second book in a Trilogy. The politics, the intrigue, the battles, the betrayals and sacrifices and ANGST. I was very there for it. My heart hurts for these characters, in the best way.
lizpelletier_5's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
micaelacccc's review against another edition
I'm so sorry I just can't. Everyday I pick up this book and start reading and I tell myself, just push through you'll get to the good stuff after all this unbelievably slow plot. I'm not really one for deep descriptions of war and politics, so I don't think this book was really for me even though I enjoyed the first one very much. I also think the characters are sorely lacking in this novel, as Priya & Malini don't feel the same as they did in The Jasmine Throne, and their relationship feels more forced than it did before. And all those needless POV's oh my gosh. I just can't bring myself to keep reading anymore when I end up skimming half the chapters anyways. Really disappointing, I don't think it's terrible but I just won't waste any more time on this book.
tomoshiekah's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0