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lddecker's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.0
dbuchheister's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
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? Yes
3.75
mushroomlibraries's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-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
3.0
chocobro's review
adventurous
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
3.75
quantumcrayons's review against another edition
adventurous
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
gussurireads's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
A unique sci-fi take on the Japanese occupation of Korea in the 20th century, with a promising setting and magic system. The originality of the concepts presented are however tainted by flat characters (especially the protagonist, Jebi, an artist that is utterly uninterested in the world around them for some weird, unexplained reason) and the lack of any character development, interesting relationships or exciting plot in general.
More than a bad book, which it isn't on a technical level, "Phoenix Extravagant" is simply a disappointing book, especially when you consider its stunning cover (I did judge a book by its cover!).
More than a bad book, which it isn't on a technical level, "Phoenix Extravagant" is simply a disappointing book, especially when you consider its stunning cover (I did judge a book by its cover!).
Minor: Grief, Confinement, and Torture
titalindaslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Listen, an artsy, nonbinary monk, a warrior woman, and a pacifist robot dragon team up??? I am IN! This is spectacular!
My one regret is reading this via audiobook as I did not vibe with the narrator as much. I’m going to seek out a physical copy to re-experience this.
My one regret is reading this via audiobook as I did not vibe with the narrator as much. I’m going to seek out a physical copy to re-experience this.
ddillon154's review against another edition
4.0
I was hesitant to commit to this one, as there has been a swelling of fantasy stories set in the tense history of Japanese colonialism. I wasn't sure how this book would stand out from all the others I've read, but oh was I wrong to worry.