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4.14 AVERAGE
4.14 AVERAGE
adventurous
sad
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:
Complicated
4/5
I really liked this book more as a stand alone than a prequel/villain origin story to Six Crimson Cranes. Channi was pretty much the only character that I cared about. Every one else was either a one trick pony or a villain. I read this after the first book but not the second book so maybe so of the references I just didn't get.
I really liked this book more as a stand alone than a prequel/villain origin story to Six Crimson Cranes. Channi was pretty much the only character that I cared about. Every one else was either a one trick pony or a villain. I read this after the first book but not the second book so maybe so of the references I just didn't get.
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
N/A
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
emotional
mysterious
fast-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
I feel like I could see how the plot would unfold. Which I think I’m fine with. But I just didn’t care.
adventurous
dark
fast-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
I didn't enjoy this book as much as I thought I would but it certainly had its ups and downs. While the protagonist, Channi, was fierce and bold she seemed less mature than a 19-year-old and her narrative got really slow and dull towards the end. I also didn't like Hokzuh's character or addition in this story. At times I also got bored with hearing about Vanna's beauty, the repetition of some things and the connection and storytelling in this book just didn't feel enough and very simplistic. I felt disconnected to the plot, considering I already knew what was going to happen in the end but I loved the sisterly bond that Vanna and Channi had. They both cared for each other very deeply despite Channi having a good reason to resent her sister. Overall 2.75 stars because I wouldn't exactly recommend this to fans of the Six Crimson Cranes (I loved that book) because this was a bit of a letdown.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for allowing me to read this ARC in exchange for an honest review!
adventurous
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Death, Emotional abuse, Physical abuse, Self harm, Violence, Blood, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Injury/Injury detail
Moderate: Body horror, Child abuse, Confinement, Slavery, Alcohol
Minor: Adult/minor relationship, Infidelity, Misogyny, Vomit, Classism
This book was beautiful and amazingly written. Every word enchanted me to turn the page and read more.