3.88 AVERAGE

slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven: Plot
Strong character development: No
Loveable characters: No
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

4.8 stars

This was a very character driven book. The mystery, spying, and overall tension was a roller coaster ride. Intriguing characters that were well fleshed out. A male lead who isn’t afraid to acknowledge his feelings and fears. A female lead who is scared but still finds the strength to stand up for what is right and an ending that leave you wanting more.
adventurous funny mysterious
adventurous challenging dark mysterious tense fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Complicated
Diverse cast of characters: Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The premise is interesting with some solid fantasy tropes holding it up. This does swap between 3rd and 1st person a bit randomly making the flow less than smooth. It does tend to get bogged down with inner monologues making this seem slower and longer than it really is. The story itself is engaging enough that I'm going to read the next book.
adventurous mysterious medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring mysterious relaxing medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven: A mix
Strong character development: Yes
Loveable characters: Yes
Diverse cast of characters: No
Flaws of characters a main focus: Complicated
slow-paced

The beginning was sooooooooo painfully slow. However, I'm really glad I kept with it. The last 50 pages were definitely better and set excitement for the 2nd book.

I loved this story.

Content: clean - mild violence